Running a beauty salon takes real skill on both sides of the chair. The technical work is visible — cuts, color, texture, care. But for salon owners in Hastings, the financial work is just as demanding, and the numbers are less forgiving than most people expect. Knowing how to manage costs, diversify revenue, and read your cash position clearly is what separates a sustainable salon from one that stays perpetually squeezed.When a Full Schedule Isn't the Same as a Profitable One Most salon owners start