Hair salon business name ideas

Salon names range from the founder’s first name to elaborate puns, and both extremes have a cost: one is hard to protect, the other is usually already taken. Hairdressing is one class; a product line, which many salons add, is another.

Trademark classes for a hair salon business

Trademark protection is class-specific, so these are the classes to screen a name against. Most businesses span more than one.

44Medical, beauty and agriculture servicesMedical and veterinary services, beauty and hygienic care, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.3Cosmetics and cleaning preparationsNon-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, plus everyday cleaning and laundry products.35Advertising, business and retail servicesAdvertising and marketing, business management and administration, and retail and wholesale services. The service class most brands overlook.

What works

If you use your own name, add a distinctive second element so the brand can outlive a change of ownership.
Puns on “hair”, “cut” and “mane” are heavily used — search the register before falling for one.
Think about how the name looks on a product label if own-brand shampoo or styling products are in the plan.

Common mistakes

Choosing a name that is a registered mark for a hair-product brand; Class 3 is crowded and those owners enforce.
A name so similar to a salon nearby that reviews and bookings go to the wrong business.

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Frequently asked questions

What trademark class is a hair salon?

Hairdressing and barbering services are Class 44. Shampoos, styling products and cosmetics you sell are Class 3, and retail of them is Class 35.

Can I name my salon after myself?

Yes, and it is common, but a personal name is hard to protect and hard to sell with the business. Adding a distinctive element gives you both.

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General guidance to help you screen a name, not legal advice. Confirm trademark clearance with a qualified attorney before you commit to a name.