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<p>Franchise investors looking not only for an opportunity to make a profit but also to help people look and feel their best can find a place in hair care.&nbsp;</p><p>Hair care franchises are considered “recession-resistant” since people will always need trims no matter the economic climate. Plus many franchises require little to no prior salon experience. Franchisees can spend more time growing their business and building their clientele base.&nbsp;</p><p>Here are 10 of our favorite hair care franchises for 2021.</p><h4><a href="https://nikitahair.com/franchise-opportunities?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Nikita Hair</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $184,500-$274,300</li><li>Units: 151</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/nikitahair"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.greatclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Great Clips</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $147,000-$282,000</li><li>Units: 4,473</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.regiscorp.com/franchise/franchise-opportunities.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Supercuts</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $151,000-$321,000</li><li>Units: 2814</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.sportclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182#~S8k3d43" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Sport Clips</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $234,000-$388,000</li><li>Units: 1879</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.regiscorp.com/salon-brands.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Smartstyle</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $149,000-$305,000</li><li>Units: 1961</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.regiscorp.com/franchise/franchise-opportunities.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Cost Cutters Family Hair Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $149,000-$317,000</li><li>Units: 676</li></ul><h4><a href="http://www.kidscuts.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Cookie Cutters Haircuts For Kids</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $132,000-$340,000</li><li>Units: 110</li></ul><h4><a href="https://vbarbershopfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>V's Barbershop Franchise LLC</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $193,000-$423,000</li><li>Units: 47</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.regiscorp.com/franchise/franchise-opportunities.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Roosters Men's Grooming Centers</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $203,000-$342,000</li><li>Units: 90</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.sharkeysfranchisingcompany.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Sharkey's Cuts for Kids</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $163,000-$223,000</li><li>Units: 76</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-hair-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $98,000-$230,000</li><li>Units: 66</li></ul>

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