Built for Salons and Spas
Beauty & Personal Care HR Solutions
State cosmetology license verification, booth rental compliance, and client-facing staff management for salons, spas, and beauty service providers in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Beauty & Personal Care HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1State cosmetology board license verification for stylists, estheticians, and nail techs
- 2Booth rental vs. employee classification for commissioned salon professionals
- 3Client non-solicitation agreements protecting book and appointment relationships
- 4Background checks for client-service and client-contact beauty professionals
- 5High turnover among stylists and estheticians in competitive beauty markets
- 6Complex commission and tip structures and FLSA compliance
- 7OSHA chemical safety compliance for salon and spa environments
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- State cosmetology board license verification and renewal tracking programs
- Booth rental vs. employee classification compliance analysis
- Client non-solicitation agreements for stylists and beauty professionals
- Background checks for all client-facing salon and spa employees
- Retention and compensation programs for licensed beauty professionals
- Commission, tip, and booth rental FLSA compliance review
- Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
By the numbers
Why beauty & personal care HR needs a specialist
48%
Of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are self-employed (80% of barbers)
50 states
Require barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists to be licensed
$17.25
Median hourly pay for barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in May 2025
What we do
HR Services for Beauty & Personal Care Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceCosmetology License TrackingState cosmetology board license verification and renewal tracking for all licensed beauty professionals.Learn more →
HR ConsultingBooth Rental ClassificationEmployee vs. booth-renter classification analysis for salon professionals.Learn more →
ComplianceClient Non-Solicitation AgreementsClient and appointment book non-solicitation agreements for stylists, estheticians, and nail technicians.Learn more →
ComplianceBackground ScreeningBackground checks for all client-facing salon and spa employees.Learn more →
ComplianceEmployee HandbookSalon and spa handbooks covering client conduct, chemical safety, OSHA obligations, and professional standards.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for salons and spas against state cosmetology board, OSHA, and state employment law standards.Learn more →
What members say
“Catapult is a great resource. Anytime I’ve had questions or need clarity, the Catapult team has responded quickly, detailed, and with great customer service. Catapult has been an important resource for me as a growing HR professional and support for my companies leadership growth!”
HR Built for Beauty & Personal Care, Licensed, Protected, and Compliant
Our practitioners understand cosmetology licensing, booth rental compliance, and the client-protection challenges unique to salons and spas in the US.