Hair Sylist Insurance

Hair stylist and hairdresser insurance protects professionals in the hair care industry from financial loss caused by unexpected accidents, property damage, or liability claims made by clients or third parties. With the right hair stylist liability insurance, you can safeguard both your reputation and your income.

Insured Hair Stylist cutting a clients confident in their liability protection

Coverage for services that are often difficult to insure

Quick proposal turnaround to keep your business moving

Personalized coverage for every beauty business

Affordable rates that keep quality coverage within reach

Covered Hair Stylist Services

From coloring and chemical treatments to cutting and styling, hair stylist insurance offer protection for the wide range of services you provide to clients.

Hair Stylist Insurance Overview

From coloring and chemical treatments to cutting and styling, hair stylist insurance offer protection for the wide range of services you provide to clients.

One lawsuit or claim can disrupt work, drain finances, and harm reputations. BeautyGuard offers liability insurance for hair stylists to protect against client and third-party claims related to services, operations, or conduct. This can include:  

  • Bodily injury or damage to another’s property 
  • Errors, mistakes, or omissions in professional services 
  • Lawsuits related to libel or slander 
  • Allegations of abuse, assault, or battery 

Some risks require an extra layer of protection. BeautyGuard offers additional coverages to address exposures that fall outside standard liability insurance: 

  • Tools & Products: Property coverage for essential business equipment, furniture, treatment tools, and retail inventory. 
  • Communicable Disease: Legal defense if a client alleges they contracted an illness due to your negligence.  
  • Assault & Battery: Legal defense and indemnification for covered physical altercations.  

Hair Stylist Claim Examples

Every stylist is different, but these real claim scenarios (excluding legal defense costs) demonstrate the types of incidents that may be covered under hairdresser insurance. 

Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions outlined in the policy. Claim outcomes may vary based on specific circumstances and do not guarantee future coverage. You may be held liable for harm caused to a client. Always take proper precautions and follow safe practices at all times.

FAQ

At a minimum, insurance for hair stylists needs to have professional liability insurance (for mistakes, errors, or client injuries related to services) and general liability insurance (for third-party bodily injury and property damage). Many also choose to carry business personal property coverage for tools, chairs, and other equipment.  

Self-employed (1099) hair stylists typically need professional liability, general liability, and possibly property coverage for tools and supplies. Mobile stylists should ensure their policy covers off-site work as well.  

Hair stylist liability insurance can include coverage for claims of client injuries, chemical burns, allergic reactions, property damage, and legal defense costs, including incidents where a client’s belongings were damaged during service. 

Costs vary based on location, services provided, and coverage limits. Most hair stylists pay $300 to $600 per year for coverage. 

Possibly. Some salon owners include chair renters on their policy, but this isn’t guaranteed. Even if you rent a chair, you can still be held liable for your own services. Many salon owners require proof of insurance before allowing stylists to rent space.  

BeautyGuard, of course! The best policy provides broad coverage for the services you offer, includes both professional and general liability insurance for hair stylists, covers mobile/off-site work, and offers limits high enough to protect your business in the event of a lawsuit. 

Secure your success with hair stylist insurance.

BeautyGuard delivers comprehensive insurance for hair stylists so you can style with confidence.