As of December 1, 2024, Texas has 17,036 hair salons, marking a 4.08% increase from 2023. Of these, 12,142 salons (71.27%) are independently owned, while 4,894 (28.73%) are part of larger brands. The cities with the highest number of hair salons are Houston with 4,311, Dallas with 2,062, and Austin with 1,367. The average age of hair salons in Texas is 5 years and 8 months.