Boss Hair Group

Name

Boss Hair Group

Legal name

BOSS HAIR GROUP INC.

Website

https://bosshairgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boss Hair Group is a single-location Chicago hair salon providing cuts, color, extensions, texture treatments, and hair replacement services, supplemented by retail of professional haircare brands, targeted at individual consumers seeking premium, eco-friendly, cruelty-free styling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Hair Salon Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Women's Hair Salons (HSALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Haircutting & Styling Services (HSALAAAD), Professional Hair Color (CRABALAA), Professional Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatments) (CRABALAB), Men’s Haircare (Beard, 2-in-1, Styling) (CRABABAI)

Keywords

• Hair salon services
• Hair color treatments
• Hair extensions salon
• Keratin smoothing treatments
• Professional haircare retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Salon Services: Core revenue from hair services including cuts, color/highlights, hair extensions, texture treatments, and hair replacement. Pricing varies by stylist with experience-based tiers. Service deposits required for keratin, extensions, and hair replacement services.
2. Retail Product Sales: Sale of professional hair care products including R+CO, R+CO BLEU, K18, Olaplex, Keune, Nutrafol, Great Lengths, Hairskeen, and Cezanne products. Products are sold through in-salon purchases and online shop links to product manufacturers.
3. Service Deposits: Non-refundable 50% deposits collected at booking for Classic Keratin Smoothing Treatments, Hair Extensions, and Hair Replacement Services to reserve appointment time.
4. Eco/CSS Fee: $5 automatic eco/CSS fee added to each service ticket to support recycling over 95% of salon waste and PPE materials for safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BOSS Hair Group is a Chicago-based eco-friendly, sustainable, and cruelty-free hair salon offering premium cut, color, hair extension, texture treatment, and hair replacement services delivered by a handpicked team of stylists and colorists. The salon also retails professional haircare product lines including R+Co, R+Co BLEU, K18, Olaplex, Keune, Great Lengths, Cezanne, Nutrafol, and Hairskeen, and charges a $5 Eco/CSS fee per ticket to fund recycling of over 95% of salon waste.

Product overview

Boss Hair Group is a Chicago-based eco-friendly, sustainable, and cruelty-free hair salon offering a comprehensive suite of hair services combined with a curated selection of professional haircare products. The service portfolio includes cut and style services, color and highlighting treatments, hair extensions (using Great Lengths, tape-ins, hand-tied and hybrid wefts), texture and smoothing treatments (Keratin, Body Wave), and hair replacement systems (Hairskeen). The salon carries and retails professional product lines including R+CO, R+CO BLEU, K18, Keune, R+Color by R+Co, Olaplex, Cezanne, Great Lengths, Nutrafol, and Hairskeen. Services are delivered by a team of specialized stylists and colorists, with pricing varying by stylist experience level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cut and Style Services Haircut and styling services including standard haircuts ($100+), curly haircuts ($140+), blow outs ($65+), upstyles ($150+), and special event styling; all include full shampoo, condition, blowdry, and finish. Targeted at individual consumers in the Chicago market.
• Color and Highlights Services Hair coloring services including base color, partial and full foil highlights, partial and full balayage, dual color, double process Boss Blonde, gloss treatments, grey blending, and corrective color. Targeted at individual consumers in Chicago seeking premium color work.
• Hair Extensions Services Extension services including Great Lengths fusion strand-by-strand installation, Aqua/Hot Heads/Babe hand-tied and hybrid wefts, and tape-in extensions; offered by certified extension specialists with consultations and 50% non-refundable deposits. Targeted at clients seeking length, volume, or fullness.
• Texture and Treatments Services Smoothing and texturizing treatments including Permanent Boss Body Wave, Express and Classic Keratin Smoothing Treatments, moisture and repair treatments, and scalp analysis with Anna. Targeted at individual clients seeking smoother, healthier hair.
• Hair Replacement Services Male hair replacement installation and re-install services using Hairskeen branded hair replacement systems (mesh, lace, or hybrid) in various colors and textures; installation approximately 3 hours, re-install approximately 2 hours, with 50% non-refundable deposit and consultation required. Targeted at men experiencing hair loss.

Quantifiable outcome

• 309 gallons of water saved per day through ECOHEADS technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green Circle SalonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOSS Hair Group is a member of Green Circle Salons, the beauty industry's sustainability pathway since 2009. GCS enables recycling and repurposing of 95% of salon waste including hair, foils, colour-tubes, papers, plastic, glass, and diverts hair chemicals from drains. GCS coaches salons on LED lighting, renewable energy, organic products, and water-saving fixtures. GCS commits 5% of pre-tax profits to social and environmental programs.
• ECOHEADScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ECOHEADS showerheads featuring sub-micron plate technology that increases water pressure while reducing flow. Includes 2-step filtration ensuring contaminant-free water, negative ion generation for softened water, and consistent temperature. BOSS reports saving over 100 gallons per shampoo bowl daily with 3 basins totaling 309 gallons saved per day.
• R+COminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVegan and paraben-free haircare brand. R+Co is a collective of top editorial and salon stylists. Products feature unique ingredients, color-safe formulas, heat and UV protection, without parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, or petrolatum. Packaging transitioning to 55% PCR material. Award-winning line. BOSS earns affiliate commission through Refersion.
• R+CO BLEUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable luxury haircare with proprietary Blue Molecule Complex for strength and shine. Highest-performance non-toxic ingredients. Uses PCR (post-consumer resources) packaging. Vegan, cruelty-free, color-safe, UV and heat protection. BOSS earns affiliate commission through Refersion.
• K18minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMolecular hair repair treatment with patented K18PEPTIDE technology. 2-part in-salon treatment clinically reversing damage in 4 minutes. Works at innermost layer of hair reconnecting polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds. Vegan, color-safe, cruelty-free.
• KeuneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional hair color brand. Tinta Color features coconut-derived cream protecting scalp, silk protein for repair and nourishment, UV protection via Solamer, and LP 300 color stabilizer for long-lasting results.
• OlaplexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHair repair system with patented active ingredient working molecularly to seek out broken bonds. Three-step process: No. 1 Bond Multiplier (rebuilds), No. 2 Bond Perfector (restores), No. 3 Hair Perfector (at-home protection).
• CezanneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltimate smoothing keratin treatment named after Paul Cezanne. 100% formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment creating frizz-free canvas without toxic chemicals. No breathing or eyesight difficulties from noxious vapors.
• Great LengthsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium human hair extensions from 100% ethically sourced temple hair from India. Hair donated willingly by villagers as devotion; revenue funds schools, health clinics, and community services. Available only through Certified Salon Network. Great Lengths Fusion strand-by-strand installation is BOSS's most popular extension service.
• NutrafolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDrug-free, surgery-free hair growth supplements for men and women. Medical-grade, bio-optimized botanical ingredients clinically tested. Three formulas: Core for Women, Core for Men, Core for Women's Balance. Physician formulated, 100% drug-free.
• HairskeenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNatural-looking hair replacement system for men. Available in mesh, lace, or hybrid in various colors and textures. Created to allow men to experiment with styles and looks. Installation takes about 3 hours, lasts 3-5 weeks, or 3-6 months with proper care. Re-install appointments include system cleaning and haircut.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mario Tricoci: Chicago-area chain of premium hair salons and day spas. Direct peer: serves the same affluent Chicago metro market with a similar mix of cut, color, and specialty services at premium price points, providing a benchmark for brand positioning and stylist-tier pricing.
• Warren Tricomi: NYC-based luxury hair salon with celebrity clientele and premium service pricing. Direct peer: founder-led premium positioning, strong stylist-brand culture, and high-touch service mix closely parallel the BOSS Hair Group model.
• Frederic Fekkai: Luxury NYC-based hair salon offering premium cut, color, and treatment services. Direct peer: comparable premium pricing, celebrity stylist heritage, and editorial brand building in a major metro market.
• Lemon Tree Hair Salon: Multi-location premium hair salon with a similar cut/color/treatments service mix and stylist specialization. Direct peer: comparable boutique-style premium pricing and tiered stylist expertise in a major US market.

Broad incumbents

• Aveda Salons: Estée Lauder-owned professional haircare brand with a global network of affiliated concept salons. Comparable as a broad incumbent: combines premium product retail with full-service salon experience, eco-conscious positioning, and stylist credentialing - all of which overlap with BOSS's structure.
• Bumble and bumble Salon: Estée Lauder-owned professional hair brand with flagship salons in NYC and beyond. Comparable as a broad incumbent: editorial-style premium positioning, celebrity stylist culture, and combined retail-plus-service revenue model mirror BOSS's structure.
• Sassoon Salon: Legendary professional hair brand founded by Vidal Sassoon, now operating salons internationally. Comparable as a broad incumbent: defines premium salon credentials, method-based cutting culture, and training pedigree - BOSS team members trained at Sassoon Academy inherit the same credibility framework.

Emerging players

• Madison Reed: D2C premium hair color brand expanding into physical retail and digital color services. Emerging player with partial overlap: competes with BOSS on the color category and uses a similar premium-quality positioning, though its core channel is online rather than in-salon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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