Salon Insurance

Specialist policies for beauty, hair, nail salons, spas & more.

  • Public liability for salon businesses
  • Salon cover from £6.45 a month.*
  • Flexible monthly payment plans at 0% APR
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What does salon insurance cover?

Salon insurance helps protect hair, beauty and nail businesses against the most common risks of running a salon.

It includes public liability, professional treatment and product liability cover, protecting you if a client or member of the public is injured, their property is damaged, or a treatment or product you provide leads to a claim.

You can also extend your cover to protect your staff, premises, equipment, stock and income, with optional extras such as employers’ liability, property damage and business interruption insurance. Additional protection is available for money, theft and assault-related incidents.

Together, these covers help safeguard your salon from unexpected claims and financial disruption, so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Make sure you have the correct insurance for your activities, and be sure to check if any exclusions are relevant to what you have planned in the policy documentation.

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Public & Products Liability

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Equipment & Stock

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Employers' Liability

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Property Damage

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Why do salon owners need insurance?

Running a salon isn’t just about delivering great services, it’s about protecting your clients, your team, your premises and your livelihood. Whether you run a hair salon, beauty salon or nail bar, unexpected incidents can happen, even when you take every care.

Specialist salon insurance gives you confidence and re-assurance, helping protect your business if something goes wrong during day-to-day operations. From client claims to property damage or disruption to your income, the right cover helps keep your salon financially secure.

These are some typical scenarios when hair salon insurance is essential.

When a treatment or product leads to a claim.

Even when treatments are carried out professionally, things don’t always go as planned. A client could have an allergic reaction, experience irritation, or claim a treatment or product caused injury or damage.

Public liability, professional treatment and product liability cover helps protect your salon if a client makes a claim following a treatment or from products you sell or supply. It can cover legal costs and compensation, helping ensure one incident doesn’t seriously impact your business.

When an accident happens in your salon.

Busy salons mean constant movement — clients, staff, equipment and treatments all happening at once. A client could slip, trip, or damage personal property while visiting your premises.

Public liability insurance protects your salon if a client or member of the public is injured or their property is damaged as a result of your business activities, giving you reassurance that you’re protected against costly claims.

Damage to the salon premises

Events like fire, flooding, or vandalism can damage your salon and disrupt your ability to trade. Insurance can help you recover the cost of repairs and support loss of income during the downtime, helping you get back up and running as quickly as possible.

Protecting your staff in case of workplace incidents

If you employ salon staff in any capacity, you’re legally responsible for their safety at work. An injury or illness linked to employer negligence could result in a costly claim.

Employers’ liability insurance helps protect your salon if an employee makes a claim, while additional cover for money, theft, assault and employee dishonesty can provide extra financial protection when you need it most.

Our experts explain why...

“Our salon insurance policies are designed to protect your business financially if a client is injured or their property is damaged during your day-to-day operations.

We support salon owners and managers running hair, beauty, nail and wellness services, whether you operate from a single premises, manage a team, or work from a shared space.

Our cover has been shaped to protect not just against liability claims, but also your salon equipment and assets — helping you recover quickly and keep your business running if something goes wrong.”

Chris Trotman, Protectivity Underwriting Manager

Making claims clear and simple

We work with our claims handling partners to make the process of making a claim as easy as possible.

Claims data as of 01.12.2025

£5.6million

paid in claims

£188081

largest claim paid

How much does salon insurance cost?

At Protectivity Salon Insurance starts from £8.06 a month.*

The cost of insurance for salons and beauty businesses, whether hair, nail, spa, or general beauty,depends on the type of cover you choose and the size of your business.

Factors such as employing staff, operating from a premises, the treatments you offer, and the value of your equipment or stock can all affect the price. The level of public liability cover and any optional extras, like employers’ liability or business interruption, will also influence the final premium.

Each policy can be tailored to suit your specific setup, so you only pay for the cover that’s relevant to your business.

Prices from

£6.45* a month

Explainer quote

Policy cost

£6.45* a month

Policy type

Salon Insurance

Turnover

Up to £250,000

Public Liability

£2,000,000

Product Liability

£2,000,000

This example is based on a real quote from our website on 05/01/2026. If your circumstances and cover needs differ, your quote may be more or less expensive than the above example. The quote you receive will reflect the information you share about your event. The quoted price may vary from those displayed here.

Who needs Salon Insurance?

Salon insurance is suitable for anyone running or working within a professional salon environment, where clients visit for hair, beauty or wellness treatments.

It’s ideal for salon owners, self-employed professionals, and chair renters who are responsible for their own clients, treatments or equipment. Whether you operate from a single premises, a shared space, or offer occasional off-site services, salon insurance helps protect you against potential claims.

This type of cover is designed for professionals offering services such as:

Hairdressers and barbers, including cutting, colouring, styling and chemical treatments

Nail technicians, providing manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylic and nail art services

Beauty therapists, offering facials, waxing, lashes, brows and skincare treatments

Massage therapists, delivering relaxation, sports or therapeutic massage

Spas and wellness businesses, providing a range of beauty and body treatments in a dedicated spa setting

Have a question?

For further information on your policy, renewals, making a claim and contacting us, you’ll find an extensive list of FAQs on our Help & Support page.

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Why choose Protectivity for your salon insurance policy?

Let the reviews of over 3,500 customers explain why you should choose us.¹

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This page content has been created for general information and should not be taken as advice.

*Prices quoted refer to a quote raised from our website on 05/01/2026. Prices will differ depending on requirements. Make sure you have the correct level of cover for what you need. For the most accurate pricing, please get a quote. For full details on what is covered, refer to our policy documentation with your quote.

^10% introductory discount applies to the first-year policy premium only and is not available to current Salons customers. Protectivity reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer without notice. Available to UK residents only.

** Based on Protectivity sales data from 2007 to present

¹Based on live Feefo data