A Handy Equipment Checklist for the Salon Startup
Everyone’s desire is to look and feel attractive. This ongoing need is what drives the constant growth and success of the hair and beauty industry. Tapping into this hugely popular market is also what makes starting a hair salon, barber shop, and health spa so appealing for budding business owners who have a passion for hair styling and beauty.
Provided by yours truly at Salontransform.com, my comprehensive checklist is designed to make the process of starting your own salon move along quickly and efficiently. This checklist can be used to help you begin operating as a business effectively and can also be used as part of your beauty salon business plan for determining your necessary outgoing funds during the fund application procedure.
Starting any business from scratch can be a painstaking process and it’s important to get every detail correct so as to get a head start on the path to success. Working in the hair and beauty industry means that for your business to stand out from the crowd you need to be unique against your local competitors. Remember; your salon is a reflection of your creativity, vision and style. If your salon doesn’t immediately demonstrate that you are on the cutting edge of style and fashion trends how will you get customers to try your services?
With that in mind, every aspect and detail of your salon décor from the front of the building, down to the necessary beauty salon equipment should reflect the quality and vision of your overall business. Getting the right finishing touches with the equipment you will be using on your clients every day shows an attention to detail that will strengthen and support your image. Consistent reinforcement of your business’ capabilities will only reflect positively on your salon’s bottom line.
Your Beauty Salon Equipment Checklist
Brushes and Combs
Ensure you have the right selection of hairdressing brushes and combs in your beauty salon.
- Square/Round Brushes
- Two Vent Brushes
- Paddle Brush
- Two Smoothing Brushes
- Thermal Brush
- Wide-Tooth Brushes
- Teasing Comb
- Wide-Tooth Comb
- Rattail Comb
- Two-Tail Comb
- Tail-End Comb
- Regular Comb
- Pitchfork Comb
- Rake Comb
Scissors and Electronic Grooming Equipment
Outfit your salon with the necessary hair clippers, blades and hair scissors. You can also ask your hairstylists for suggestions on their personal preferences for these. Here is a basic sample list to get started:
- Trimming Scissors
- Barber Scissors
- Hair Clippers/Trimmers
- Hair Steamers/Hair Processors
- Hood Dryers
Hair Styling Tools
Keep up with the latest trends and fashions in for your customers with the latest hair styling tools. Check hair styling magazines to discover the latest styling tools being used in the industry. Start with this sample list:
- Hair Straightener
- Ridged Curling Iron
- Standard Curling Iron
- Big Barrel Curlers
- Curling Comb Hair Dryer
- Blow Dryers
- Diffusers
- Hair Curlers
- Hot Rollers
- Multi Hair Styling Kits
Each hair styling station should be equipped with a mirror, tool holders, electrical outlet and storage drawers or a cart/trolley.
Other Supplies
Other salon supplies that you will need include:
- Hair Clips
- Colour Mixing Bowls
- Aprons
- Water Sprayers
- Applicator Brushes
- Paper Towels
- Foil
- Handheld Mirrors
- Rubber Gloves
- Plastic Gloves
- Shampoo Bowls
Professional Hair Care Products
The following list is worth buying multiple variations of to work for different hair types:
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Hair Straightening and Perming Solutions
- Styling Gels
- Serums
- Mousse
- Hair Colours
- Hair Dyes
- Hair Extensions
Buying the correct salon equipment is vital to the smooth operation of your new business and satisfying your customer’s needs. When making your purchases, it is worth keeping in mind the number of customers that you want to be able to attend at a time and the number of salon personnel that you are planning to hire. Sit and work this out before placing your order for the beauty equipment and supplies.
For more information on how to outfit your salon with the necessary furniture,
check out our beauty salon furniture page. It covers everything you need to know.
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