Choosing Your Salon Furniture

Choosing the furniture for your salon is an important part of creating and maintaining your salons image. Now that you have completed the branding of your salon and understand what the image of your salon is, you have the creative freedom to bring your salons image to life! 

Types of Salon Furniture

Chairs

You can't have a functioning salon without salon chairs. Your chairs should be comfortable, properly functioning, and reflective of your salons image. If you are opening a high-end, luxury barber shop for men, choose a barber chair that is masculine in style and high quality. If you are opening a chic, modern beauty salon, choose a styling chair that has sleek lines and a fashionable personality. Listed are the various types of salon chairs to choose from for your new salon business.

  • Barber Chairs

    Barber chairs are used in barber shops, are larger in size, more masculine in style and have the ability to recline for salon services such as shaving.

  • Dryer Chairs

    Dryer chairs are salon chairs with a hooded dryer attached for setting clients hair color treatments and perms.

  • Styling Chairs

    Styling chairs come in a wide variety of shapes and designs and are the most common salon chair. They are used to comfortably seat customers getting their hair cut and they work on hydraulics so the stylist may adjust the height of the chair accordingly.

  • Shampoo Chairs

    shampoo chair is simple in design and can recline so clients can easily position themselves against the shampoo bowl during washes.

  • Reception Seating

    Reception seating is simple in design and should be comfortable for your clients to sit in while waiting to start their appointment.

  • Stools

    Stools are used in any type of salon and are used by the salon professional. Typically salon stools are wheeled so it is easier to maneuver around the client, and are adjustable in height. 

Salon Stations

A salon station is a necessity for every beauty professional working in a salon. They help keep the salon organized, and each has their individual purposes. Salon stations can really make an impact in your salons overall image, so be sure that the stations you choose in each area complement each other and your salons atmosphere well.

  • Wet Stations

    Found in all types of salons, wet stations, or shampoo stations, are used for washing clients hair and come complete with shampoo bowls.

  • Single Stations

    Single styling stations are great for in-home salons or smaller salon spaces where the styling stations are placed against the walls.

  • Back-to-Back Stations

    Back-to-back styling stations are great for large salon spaces where there are multiple stylists working on the floor at the same time. These stations are double sided so they can be used from either side at the same time by different stylists. 

Drying/Processing Area

A salon station is a necessity for every beauty professional working in a salon. They help keep the salon organized, and each has their individual purposes. Salon stations can really make an impact in your salons overall image, so be sure that the stations you choose in each area complement each other and your salons atmosphere well.

  • Dryers

    Dryers are used to dry or process clients hair who have received chemical or color treatments. You can choose from a stationary dryer and chair combination or a portable dryer on wheels. 

     

Salon Stations

A salon station is a necessity for every beauty professional working in a salon. They help keep the salon organized, and each has their individual purposes. Salon stations can really make an impact in your salons overall image, so be sure that the stations you choose in each area complement each other and your salons atmosphere well.

  • Wet Stations

    Found in all types of salons, wet stations, or shampoo stations, are used for washing clients hair and come complete with shampoo bowls.

  • Single Stations

    Single styling stations are great for in-home salons or smaller salon spaces where the styling stations are placed against the walls.

  • Back-to-Back Stations

    Back-to-back styling stations are great for large salon spaces where there are multiple stylists working on the floor at the same time. These stations are double sided so they can be used from either side at the same time by different stylists. 

Reception

The reception area is another crucial part of any salon. This is the first area that clients will see when coming into the salon, therefore it is responsible for giving the first impression of your salon. The reception area should be inviting, professional, and most importantly, a reflection of your salons branding and image.

  • Reception Desk

    The reception desk is a common element in all salons. This is where the transactions happen for client services as well as booking appointments for clients. The reception desk should reflect your salons overall style.

  • Seating

    Reception seating in a salon is used to seat clients while they wait for upcoming appointments. Salon reception seating should be comfortable and simple in design.

  • Magazine Stands

    Magazine stands are a great addition to any reception area. They keep magazines on display for clients to read, and help keep the tables tidy.

  • Product Shelving

    Salon product shelving houses the various products that are available for clients to purchase. They should be sleek and simple in design as to not take away from the products themselves.

Manicure/Pedicure Stations

You can't have a functioning salon without salon chairs. Your chairs should be comfortable, properly functioning, and reflective of your salons image. If you are opening a high-end, luxury barber shop for men, choose a barber chair that is masculine in style and high quality. If you are opening a chic, modern beauty salon, choose a styling chair that has sleek lines and a fashionable personality. Listed are the various types of salon chairs to choose from for your new salon business.

  • Manicure Tables

    Manicure tables come in a range of styles and finishes and are used as the station where clients receive their manicures. Choose a manicure table that suits your salon but is also easy to sanitize.

  • Pedicure Carts

    A pedicure cart is used by the nail technician to store and carry all of the tools required for a pedicure. Pedicure carts are wheeled over to the pedicure chairs where clients will receive their pedis.

  • Manicure Table Lamps

    Manicure table lamps sit on the manicure tables and are used by the nail technician to easily see the clients nails.

  • Nail Polish Rack

    A nail polish rack is necessary for any mani/pedi station in a salon. These nail polish racks display the various nail polishes that clients may choose from.

  • Stools

    Pedicure stools and manicure stools are used by the nail technician to easily access the client in order to provide them with their nail treatment.

  • Pedicure Chairs

    Pedicure chairs are what your clients are looking forwards to when coming in for a pedicure. These chairs are large and comfortable, and are available with massaging functions. Choose a massaging pedicure chair to help your clients feel more relaxed. 

Spa Furniture

If you are opening a day spa, the type of furniture you choose can make a big difference in the level of relaxation and comfort for your clients. High quality spa furniture can turn your day spa into a luxurious oasis of relaxation!

  • Massage Tables

    A massage table is the pice de résistance of any day spa. The quality of a massage table can change the entire massage experience for some clients. Be sure to choose comfortable, relaxing, quality massage tables for your salon.

  • Massage Chair

    Massage chairs are great for day spa clients to use while waiting between spa sessions. While massage tables are used for clients needing a masseuse, massage chairs do the work of a masseuse for you. Again, quality is key for these pieces of furniture.

  • Facial Beds

    A facial bed is used to lay clients in when they are receiving facial treatments. Rather than lying flat like a massage table, facial beds are like supreme reclining chairs that keep clients comfortable through their entire treatment

  • Waxing Beds

    Waxing beds are used to lay clients in who are receiving various waxing techniques. Nobody enjoys the sensation of being waxed in any area of the body, so try to choose a bed that brings the most comfort to your client. Due to the nature of some of these techniques, it is important to choose a waxing bed that is easy to keep clean so that every session is as sanitary as possible.