$7.7bn
$XXX.Xm
112k
27,311
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The Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry continues to navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing challenges because of the operational setbacks experienced in recent years, a shift in consumer behaviour and economic pressures. Also, do-it-yourself and self-care hair and beauty products have surged, dampening demand for in-salon treatments. However, rising image consciousness and population growth have limited the tumbling demand for beauty treatment services.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 7.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $7.7bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 |
---|---|---|
LCA Franchising Pty Limited | 154.5 | |
Hairhouse Warehouse | 77.2 | |
Just Cuts | 77.2 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Haircutting and styling, Hair removal and Non-clinical massage. Haircutting and styling is the largest segment of the Hairdressing and Beauty Services in Australia.
Haircutting and styling services are thriving alongside booming male grooming and high-profit treatments
Industry providers primarily offer hairdressing or beauty services, like manicures, pedicures, facials, skin treatments, injectables, tanning, make-up application, hair removal and non-medical hair restoration techniques.
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ANZSIC 9511 - Hairdressing and Beauty Services in Australia
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The market size of the Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry in Australia is $7.7bn in 2024.
There are 27,311 businesses in the Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 7.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Hairdressing and Beauty Services market in Australia are LCA Franchising Pty Limited, Hairhouse Warehouse and Just Cuts
Haircutting and styling and Hair removal are part of the Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry.
The company holding the most market share in Australia is LCA Franchising Pty Limited.
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Hairdressing and Beauty Services industry in Australia.