The Real ROI of Adding Hair Replacement Systems to Your Salon
December 15, 2025
Introduction
Every salon owner eventually asks: “What’s the return on investment?” Adding a new
service line requires upfront investment in training, resources, staff time, and marketing.
With NCH non-surgical hair replacement systems, the ROI is clear, predictable, and
exceptionally strong.
The Investment Breakdown (Updated in USD)
NCH Certification Training — USD $4,000
Two-day hands-on training, starter kit, technical documentation, and educator support.
Consultation Setup — USD $335 to $1,350
Simple, effective consultation area: lighting, privacy, seating.
Marketing Launch — USD $500 to $1,500
Photography, social media content, website updates, printed client materials.
TOTAL INITIAL INVESTMENT: USD $4835to $6850
The Revenue Reality (Recalculated in USD)
Initial System Sale
Client pays: USD $5,360 to $6,700
Wholesale cost: USD $3,350 to $3,700
Profit: USD $1,660 to $3,350
Maintenance Visits (13 per year)
Charge per visit: USD $255 to $335
Annual maintenance revenue: USD $3,315 to $4,355
Product cost: USD $200 to $335
Profit: USD $3,000 to $4,000
Repair Event (~12 Months)
Repair charge: USD $905
Wholesale cost: USD $500–$650
Profit per repair: USD $255 to $405
Year One Profit Summary
TOTAL: USD $4,660 to $7,350
Three-Year Client Value (Updated)
YEAR ONE PROFIT: USD $4,660 to $7,350
YEAR TWO PROFIT: USD $8,600 to $11,100
YEAR THREE PROFIT: USD $8,600 to $11,100
TOTAL 3-YEAR VALUE: USD $21,860 to $29,550
Scaling the Practice
At 10 active clients:
• Monthly maintenance profit: USD $2,550
• Annual maintenance profit: USD $30,600
• System sales (new + replacements): USD $15,000 to $30,000
TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUE: USD $45,600 to $60,600
Time Investment vs Return
Maintenance sessions: 45–90 minutes
Profit per hour: USD $215 to $315 — significantly higher than most salon services.
Break-Even Analysis
Conservative: USD $6,700 training cost → break-even after 2 clients.
Realistic: USD $8,300 training cost → break-even with 1 client.
Five-Year Lifetime Value
5-year client value: USD $23,000 to $38,440.
20 long-term clients = USD $460,000 to $768,800.











