Frequently asked questions

DESSANGE is a globally renowned French luxury salon brand founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Dessange. Celebrated for French elegance, innovation and expertise, the brand offers a complete beauty destination across hair, beauty, makeup and retail — with 350+ luxury salons across 35 countries.

• Internationally renowned luxury salon franchise
• Proven and scalable business model
• Exclusive French techniques and signature services
• End-to-end franchise support from setup to growth
• Creator of the iconic Balayage technique
• Official hairstylist of the Cannes Film Festival since 1958

• Haircut & Styling
• Hair Color & Balayage
• Hair Spa & Treatments
• Bridal & Occasion Styling
• Facials & Skincare
• Makeup Services
• Waxing & Threading
• Manicure, Pedicure, Gel & Nail Art
• Premium retail — haircare, styling and skincare

The franchise fee is ₹50 Lakhs (one-time).

Total investment for a FOFO unit salon starts from ₹2 Crore onwards, depending on the city, location, salon size, interior specifications and fit-out requirements. This includes the ₹50 Lakhs franchise fee. Architect fee is approximately ₹200 per sq ft.

No. Business owners and entrepreneurs from various industries can invest. Recruitment standards, staff training, service protocols and quality benchmarks are developed and supported by DESSANGE Salon.

Typically 2,000–2,500 sq. ft., depending on the salon format and city.

Premium high-street locations, luxury malls and affluent residential or commercial districts — with strong growth opportunities in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.

• Pre-opening: location, design, Maletti furniture, recruitment & SOPs
• Launch: marketing, PR, influencer engagement, membership setup
• Special opening participation by Loïc, international face of DESSANGE
• Post-launch: monthly operations visits and quarterly training
• International training and product partnership support

Full details are on the Franchise Support page.

Yes. International DESSANGE trainers and educators conduct pre-opening training so teams are fully prepared at launch. Continuous skill enhancement, exposure to global beauty trends, and quarterly training programs maintain excellence across all locations.

Yes. Partners receive launch planning, local marketing and pre-launch buzz creation, PR, influencer and community engagement, plus ongoing campaign support and trend updates.

Yes. Franchisees benefit from 35+ years association with L'Oréal Professionnel and Kérastase, and 14+ years partnership with Thalgo — plus product sourcing, training and retail development support through approved brand partners.

Typically 2–3 months, depending on site readiness, approvals and interior fit-out.

Yes. Beyond the FOFO Unit Franchise, partners may explore City Master Franchise (city-specific rights from ₹4 Crore onwards) and State Master Franchise (state-specific rights from ₹6 Crore onwards).

• Strong business acumen
• Financial capability
• Passion for luxury customer service
• Commitment to brand standards
• Long-term growth mindset

• 72 years of beauty and hairstyling excellence
• Creator of the iconic Balayage technique
• Official Cannes Film Festival hairstylist since 1958
• Exclusive French techniques and signature services
• Complete beauty destination — hair, beauty, makeup and retail
• End-to-end franchise support from setup to growth

Yes. FOFO partners receive a protected operating radius. City Master and State Master franchises include exclusive city-specific or state-specific development rights, subject to the franchise agreement.

Estimated breakeven is typically 16–18 months, depending on location, investment, operating efficiency and market demand. A detailed financial projection is shared during the franchise evaluation process.

1. Initial enquiry
2. Qualification discussion
3. Business presentation
4. Site evaluation
5. Commercial discussion
6. Franchise agreement
7. Salon development
8. Training
9. Grand opening

DESSANGE has 350+ luxury salons across 35 countries, serving premium clientele worldwide with thousands of beauty professionals trained annually.

Entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and existing salon owners who are passionate about building and operating a premium luxury beauty business while maintaining the highest standards of customer experience.