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When purchasing your salon equipment plan on doing this at least 3 months before you expect to open. Whenever possible visit a showroom to be sure the furniture is what you expect it to be, both in quality and design. Purchasing from a full service dealer will ensure their on going commitment to your business and be there when you need service. Make sure they are close by and reputable. Investigate other costs, delivery, installation etc. Often full service distributors offer design services, inquire about work they have done. Buying better quality equipment brings in quality employees, clients and quality return from your investment.
Plan on giving yourself an additional month to plan properly.
When planning your salon layout take each area under consideration as to the function to the service, staff and client.
The front desk reception area is the main area to coordinate the day to day function of the salon. The desk needs to function as appointment, cash out, client greeting, gift wrapping and information “booth”.
Interior cabinetry, drawers, shelving for computer, printer, keyboards (laptop is more compact and better way to go) Phone system, credit card machines etc.
Retail area is important and in larger salons it can be in one area and smaller spaces it can be combined and integrated with stying area stations. Visible open wall space can be shelved and merchandised very easily.
Styling stations can be a minimum 54″ in length to 66″ depending on the station cabinetry design. basic 36″- 48″ station can be centered at 54″ each. Stations that integrate reach behind out of view cabinetry need more space between each wall unit for easier access.
Back to back stations in many cases use more floor space when used in narrower spaces.
Color stations can be situated tighter (48″ centers) for application and processing area seperate from styling area.
Roll about portable hair dryers on wheels make it easier to bring dryers to the client minimizing the need for many dryer lounges on the floor.
Shampoo area backwash units have been used whenever the additional space is available but you need to look into optional cabinetry for clean and soiled towels, shampoo bottles etc.
Conventional shampoo systems require less floor space. and doubling up over head towel cabinets or larger ones gives you more storage. When having multiple shampoo chairs using two different types of shampoo chairs gives more comfort options to your clients.
Hydraulic all purpose chairs that recline and pump up and spring back shampoo chairs in matching chair tops is a smart choice.
Color mixing areas gives you a specific area to do just that. Keeps you from running back and forth to a dispensary and should be located close to the color/styling areas.
A dispensary should include lunch, additional storage and laundry suitable for the salon and it’s needs.
Nail and pedicure areas have certain minimum space requirements from manufacturer to how many units will be used.
Body treatment rooms can vary depending on actually function or for multi purpose use.
Proper planning from the start will give your salon the proper space needed for each service and use. Working with a salon design professional will make the process that much easier and take most of the guess work out of it.
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