Salon bookkeeping services
Bookkeeping for Salons & Beauty Businesses
Overview
What makes salon books different
A salon's day can include dozens of small transactions across services and retail, with tips added to card payments and commissions calculated on both. Some salons employ stylists; others rent chairs or suites, which changes how income and expenses should be recorded.
Good bookkeeping separates these streams cleanly, so tips are not mistaken for revenue, commissions are recorded correctly, and the true cost of supplies and back-bar product is visible.
What we record
Salon records we keep organized
Service sales
Hair, color, nail, lash, and other services recorded consistently to show where revenue comes from.
Product sales
Retail sales separated from services, with sales tax tracked as a liability.
Tips
Card tips recorded separately from revenue and reconciled with amounts paid to staff.
Commissions
Commission expenses recorded from payroll or POS reports so service margins are accurate.
Booth & suite rent
Rental income from independent stylists recorded separately from service revenue, where applicable.
Merchant fees
Processor deposits reconciled to sales, with fees and refunds recorded clearly.
Supplies
Back-bar product and salon supplies categorized separately from retail inventory.
Operating costs
Rent, utilities, software, and other costs organized for clear monthly reporting.
Common challenges
Where the books usually get complicated
Tips inflating revenue
When card tips are deposited with sales and not separated, revenue looks higher than it is.
Commission structures
Commissions on services and retail need to be recorded correctly to understand profitability.
Mixed team models
Employees, commission stylists, and booth renters each affect the books differently.
Supply costs hiding in retail
When back-bar product and retail inventory share one category, margins are hard to read.
How bookkeeping helps
What organized books change
Separated revenue streams
Services, retail, and rental income tracked in their own accounts.
Tip and commission tracking
Tips and commissions reconciled against payroll and POS reports every month.
Reconciled deposits
Processor payouts matched to sales so fees and refunds are visible.
Readable monthly statements
A Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet that reflect how your salon operates.
Getting started
A clear process, from first conversation to monthly financials.
- 01
Request a Consultation
Tell us about your business, your current bookkeeping system, and the support you're looking for.
- 02
Discovery & Financial Review
We'll discuss your accounting workflow, current challenges, and what your business needs from a bookkeeping partner.
- 03
Customized Proposal & Onboarding
You'll receive a proposal outlining the recommended services and pricing. Once accepted, we'll arrange secure access to the necessary financial records and accounting systems.
- 04
Monthly Bookkeeping & Reporting
We'll complete your agreed bookkeeping services, reconcile accounts, and provide monthly financial reporting according to your service agreement.
Relevant services
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- QuickBooks Online BookkeepingSetup, organization, and ongoing QBO maintenance.Learn more →
- Bookkeeping CleanupBring overdue or disorganized books up to date.Learn more →
- All ServicesSee every service Dial offers.Learn more →
FAQ
Salons & Beauty bookkeeping questions
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