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Salon Insurance

Tailored for the Independent Salon Pro


Elite Beauty Society offers the #1 liability insurance for independent stylists and small business owners. Whether you're the salon suite owner or a hairstylist renting a booth or chair, you will need some type of beauty salon insurance. As a hairstylist, you can be sued due to injuries the products you use cause, or something as simple and unpredictable as a client slipping and falling in your salon.

Immediate Coverage

Once you've completed our 5- minute online application, you will receive instant proof of insurance.

#1 Trusted Insurance

We have insured 200,000+ beauty professionals and helped grow their careers. 

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Mobile Coverage

Wherever you work, our coverage will follow you. At a home? In a salon? Don't worry, you're protected across all 50 states.

Member Benefits

Being a member of Elite Beauty Society means you will have access to $750+ worth of discounts. Here's a sneak peek.

What is the Cost of Salon Insurance?

Elite Beauty Society offers one year of coverage for $179 for professionals. Even better, our two-year option allows members the ability to lock in a $149 per year rate at just $299. We also offer the same solid insurance program just for beauty students for only $49 a year. Read more about the cost of salon insurance.

Two Year

Lock in a rate of $150 per year by purchasing our two year policy, with all the same benefits.

$

299

/year

One Year

Protect your career for a single year. Get comprehensive coverage at the most affordable rate.

$

179

/year

Student

Protect yourself in school & after. Buy a policy just before graduation for a full year of discounted coverage.

$

49

/year

Salon Insurance Highlights and Coverage

As a salon owner or renter, you are a licensed professional that offers services to make clients look and feel their best. Even the most skilled professionals giving clients their utmost attention and care, can find themselves facing a claim for accidents that may have happened at the salon or during a service.

Salon Insurance for Booth Renters

As a booth, suite, or chair renter, you are functioning as your own small business within another company. As a result, you can be held liable for professional mistakes, bodily injuries, and property damage – just like any small-business owner.

Because you're not an employee of the salon or company you rent from, its insurance will not cover you. In some cases, a salon owner may require you to purchase hairdresser liability insurance in order to even rent a booth. Even if they don't, it's still a good way to protect yourself, your career, and your assets.

Salon Insurance Coverage Details

Professional & General Liability

$2 Million per occurrence |
$3 Million per year

Personal Injury and Advertising Injury

$2 Million

Identity Theft Protection

$25,000

Elite Beauty Society Member Perks

50% off your first two months of GlossGenius Gold

#1 Scheduling and Booking Software for Beauty Professionals

Discounted Health Insurance Marketplace

Receive discounted rates to ACA Health Insurance with Dental/ Vision Plans

Lifestyle & Travel Discounts

Save on Hotels, Rental Cars, And Business Supplies

10% Off a Yearly Subscription to BTC University

Access 600+ Hours in Continued Education

And, So Much More!

Elite Beauty Society is continually adding more member perks to better serve our community

Everything You Need Bundled into One $169 Policy

We designed a policy that makes things easy. Get insured 100% online in less than 2 minutes and receive immediate coverage and proof of insurance.

Not quite ready for coverage? You can still sign up today and set your policy to start any day up to 90 days from when you purchase.

Bonus Benefits

  • Free Custom Website
  • Industry Product & Tool Discounts
  • Portable coverage that follows you anywhere you practice

EBS Plan Details

Professional & General Liability

$2 Million per occurrence
$3 Million per year

Product Liability Coverage

$2 Million

Rental Property Damage Protection

$100,000

Identity Theft Protection

$25,000

Stolen Equipment Protection

$1,000

What Customers Are Saying

Elite Beauty Society is proud to have 5- star, excellent-rated customer reviews. We are dedicated to bettering our insurance and membership to meet the needs of every cosmetologist.


Check out what some of our customers are saying:

Thankfully never had to use it, but Elite Beauty is quick, easy, and affordable. I would recommend it to other beauty professionals.

amy

EBS Customer

Everything I was looking for was covered by Elite Beauty Society. I liked the fact that it offers coverage for services I hope to add in the future. The site was fairly simple to navigate. I recommend if you're looking for straightforward, easy-to-understand information.

Tonia

EBS Customer

Nationwide Hairstylist Liability Insurance Coverage

At Elite Beauty Society, we offer hairstylist liability insurance across all 50 states. Whether you're based in bustling California or rural Maine, you can trust that our coverage meets your state's requirements and protects you from unforeseen claims. With EBS, you get peace of mind knowing that no matter where you practice, your business and professional reputation are protected with liability insurance coverage for hairstylists. Select your state below to find the best coverage options for you.

What Services Do We Cover?

EBS offers coverage for more than 500+ beauty and wellness services.

  • Hair Extensions
  • Instruction
  • Permanent Hairstyle
  • Wig Stylist
  • Thermal Styling
  • Esthetician Services
  • Hair Coloring
  • Men's Grooming
  • Shampooing/ Conditioning
  • Eyelash Extensions
  • Hair Braiding
  • Children Services
  • Micro-needling
  • Facial Waxing

Why You Need To Protect Your Career In The Salon

Whether you are renting a salon suite or salon booth/ chair, work in your own salon, or as a freelancer, purchasing a salon insurance policy supports and protects your career wherever you go. Liability Insurance provides peace of mind and assurance no matter where your career takes you. A little insurance knowledge can empower you to make the right decision for researching and purchasing a professional and general liability insurance policy. Below is a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about a salon insurance policy.

Salon Insurance FAQs

Does a sole proprietor need salon liability insurance?

Definitely. As a sole proprietor, your business’s success or failure is largely up to you. Sole proprietors know they have to wear many hats in a given day - both providing the service and running their business in a way that takes care of their needs. While it’s not fun to think about, liability exists in many different forms for a sole proprietor.

A salon client that asserts that your specific regimen caused them harm could cost you thousands. Without salon liability insurance or hairstylist insurance, these costs would be left to you to figure out how to cover. For just $179 per year, salon liability insurance is a cost-effective way for a sole proprietor to transfer the risk of paying for a liability claim from themselves to their insurance provider.

Should hairdressers get salon insurance?

Hairdressing may seem like a fairly low-risk occupation. After all, nearly all of your focus is on a client’s hair rather than some of the more intense hands-on beauty applications like microblading. 

However, liability still exists and claims against hairdressers are numerous. A beauty model may entrust you to fix their hair pre-shoot and then seek restitution afterward when they deem the styling you did was the cause of them not getting the contract.

A bride may have an allergic reaction to a product you use and hold you wholly responsible for the costs they incur for medical treatment, not to mention for ruining their big day.

Liability is the legal responsibility for paying for something you are responsible for. Even if, when sued, the courts find the claim was frivolous, legal defense alone can prove incredibly costly. The best protection for the many liabilities that exist in beauty and wellness is comprehensive salon insurance from a solid insurance company.

Does beauty salon insurance come with any benefits?

Absolutely. Our beauty salon insurance offers a combination of great coverage, additional protective programs, and a full suite of member benefits - all designed to increase the value of our policy to beauty salon professionals. 

Additional member benefits include a free customizable website, travel/lifestyle discounts, access to discounted health insurance, savings on industry services, like GlossGenius and so much more. 

Why does a salon need insurance?

At Elite Beauty Society, we have helped our members through many different insurance claims that have occurred during their careers and some even after members have ceased providing their services but still had claims arise (made possible through occurrence form coverage).

Salons need insurance because the cost of any one claim could prove significant enough to put the salon out of business. At $179 per year, salon insurance provides incredible protection for the “what-ifs” all at one, low price.

What is the best salon insurance?

A solid salon insurance plan provides good coverage for professional and general liability, as well as, product liability claims. These three coverage areas account for by far the most amount of claims that a beauty professional can face during their career.

The best salon insurance will combine holistic insurance coverage with a great member benefits plan, fantastic customer service, knowledgeable agents, a stress-free claims process, at an affordable rate.

Why is TrustPilot important for salon insurance?

TrustPilot is a review platform we choose to use so that potential members get to see the real us - not phony reviews that are everywhere on the internet. TrustPilot is a neutral third-party and only gets verified customer reviews so you can get a true picture of the services we provide. As rated by real members of our salon insurance program, we are incredibly proud to maintain a TrustPilot rating of “Excellent” with 4.8/5 stars.

What insurance limits should a salon owner get?

Insurance limits should be set with great care. Too low and you run the risk of not having enough of a benefit in the event of a claim. Too high and you will be paying for something that has little chance of ever being needed.


We set our limits after years in the business of beauty. Our general and professional liability coverage comes with limits of $3 million as each member’s individual annual aggregate and $2 million for each claim. We also include $2 million for product liability incidents. We have found these limits to be well-suited for the industry.

Does a booth renter at a salon need insurance?

Absolutely. Booth renters are usually not named as additional insureds on a salon’s insurance policy and many salons will require you to have insurance before they will allow you to rent space with them.

Even if the salon does not require that you carry your own insurance, or does name you as an additional insured, the absolute best protection for you personally is to carry your own individual salon insurance.

Our salon insurance policy is made especially for the professionals in the industry and combines great coverage with fantastic benefits - all at an affordable rate.

Do small business owners need salon insurance?

Small businesses contribute nearly half of our nation's annual gross domestic product. Even still, many do not have the financial wherewithal to be able to withstand the full cost of a liability claim being leveled against them.

A simple slip and fall case that occurs at their place of business could cost a small business owner a fortune in legal fees, payments for medical costs, additional damages, etc.

Salon insurance provides small business owners with an incredibly cost-effective risk management plan, helping to divert liability for claims covered by their policy to their insurance provider. Learn more about how salon insurance benefits small business owners such as a hairstylist with our insurance guide

Will my salon insurance follow me if I move states?

Yes, our beauty salon insurance policy affords members full-portability. This means no matter where you choose to provide services within the 50 U.S. states, you will enjoy the full coverage of your policy.

It’s important to note, we can only provide coverage for services that your state board grants you the ability to do - anything outside of that would not be covered so always be sure your work is done in accordance with the local requirements of your state board. 

What is an example of a salon insurance claim?

A liability claim can come in many different forms, often in very unexpected ways. Let’s take a look at some examples of claims falling under the different provisions of our salon insurance policy:

  • General liability: a client is injured and holds you responsible when they trip and fall on their way to your booth space.
  • Professional liability: a client sues you when they allege you provided the incorrect hair treatment which caused them some form of financial loss.
  • Product liability: a client demands payments for the medical bills they have incurred when they had a bad allergic reaction to a product you used during their session.
  • Identity protection: an example of coverage would be when a member’s identity is stolen; for this event they are afforded up to $25,000 worth of identity recovery services.

 

Is an independent stylist covered under a salon’s liability insurance?

Independent stylists will often be required by the salon they are working in/for to have their own insurance policy. Landlords too may require an independent stylist to maintain liability insurance before they will rent a space for them to operate.

Having your own salon liability insurance protects an independent stylist from many different angles. Even if you have some degree of protection under a salon owner’s policy, the probable shortfalls in the event of a claim would be your financial burden to bear. With claims that can run in the thousands, just one unfortunate event could mean financial ruin for an independent stylist who does not have salon liability insurance.

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