The Essential Beauty Salon Equipment List

Every proud salon owner knows that to keep business up, you need the right equipment and that the equipment in your salon reflects the quality of treatments and services you provide. It is, therefore, crucial in developing a solid reputation for your beauty salon.

To help you through this process, we’ve compiled a beauty salon equipment list detailing all you need to run a successful and profitable beauty salon.

7 Pieces of Beauty Salon Equipment for Every Salon

1. Lamps: The perfect salon setup starts with the right beauty salon LED lamps. When working up close with your clients, an LED magnifying lamp is essential, and you can purchase salon lamps on stands with wheels or clamps with movable arms to make it easier to position them exactly where needed.

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LED lights are also the best choice for sustainable lighting since they are effective and efficient, in addition to having a longer lifespan, which reduces carbon emissions. Since LED lights may continue functioning up to six times longer than traditional types of lights, fewer replacements are needed, and this can be a cost saver for salons. 

2. Sterilisers: After each treatment, it is crucial to make sure that all hygienic duties, such as sterilising tools, are completed. Using a steriliser or sterilisation cabinet ensures that all traces of bacteria, fungus and viruses are eliminated. 

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3. Towel warmers: There are multiple benefits to using a towel warmer with UV light sterilisation. Warm towels assist in promoting relaxation and often aid beauty therapists by providing a calming and reviving sensation. Hot towel cabinets will ensure your towels will also be thoroughly cleaned thanks to UV light, which has been shown to destroy 99.99% of viruses. 

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Make sure to offer a heated towel to your client’s experience for anything from massages and facials to nails and hair treatments. It conveys that you enjoy going above and beyond to make their treatment as enjoyable as possible.

4. Beauty salon storage containers: Many salons feature shelving where you can store products, and it’s a lovely way to showcase your inventory — but they offer beauty salons a lot more than that. 

As well as keeping salon essentials on hand when providing treatments, salon containers also offer storage to hold the rest of your supplies, such as wax, tanning spray and massage oils. Lockable containers for products are a sensible idea, especially if you intend to allow freelance beauty professionals to rent space in your salon. 

5. Facial Treatment Machines: Facial treatments are a vital part of any beauty salon’s services. While there are many options to choose from, here are a few facial treatment machines you might want to consider:

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• Facial steamer — Given that it accomplishes various essential functions, a face steamer is possibly regarded as one of the most useful facial machines for any salon. Primarily used to boost moisture and open skin pores to effectively clean the skin, it also promotes blood flow to the face and other areas of the body. 

• Facial skin scrubber — Treatments using an electronic facial skin scrubbing machine are growing in demand among customers desiring deep cleansing. Furthermore, it prepares the skin to enable the complete absorption of skincare products for maximum results.

• Microdermabrasion machine — Microdermabrasion can exfoliate the skin, minimise visible signs of ageing and even out skin tone. Additionally, it stimulates collagen production, improving texture, reducing the appearance of fine wrinkles, age spots and small acne scars, as well as revealing all-round healthier skin. Because numerous treatments are advised for this treatment, this device will soon pay for itself.

6. Wax Heaters: Hot waxing is an extremely sought-after treatment, and wax heaters are a critical part of a great result. Hot waxing helps to open up the pores, making it more suitable for sensitive areas and because it results in less breakage and ingrown hairs. Hot wax is not as irritating, so it is ideal for people with sensitive skin. Having a high-quality wax heater will have your clients coming back again and again.

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7. Spray tan machines: Sunbeds are fast becoming an unpopular choice for people who like to have a tan. With the increased risk of skin cancer and skin damage, the simplest and safest method possible to achieve a tan is with a professional salon spray tan. 

Spray tan machines can quickly generate a steady stream of clients, and selling tanning products in addition to providing spray tans can serve as an additional source of revenue. 

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Beauty Salon Final Touches 

Colour: Any brand identity depends substantially on colour; therefore, choosing a colour scheme that ties in with your logo and will appeal to customers is essential. Colours can evoke different moods, and studies into colour psychology have shown it can impact how people feel. Consider the atmosphere you want to create, and then choose the colours for your salon. 

Colour has a big impact and could even impact the customer base you attract.

If you want a warm, friendly feel, you could choose orange and pink, which stand for joy and optimism; in contrast, you could opt for deep purple shades, which are associated with luxury and elegance. 

Mirrors and art: Although customers may see your reception desk initially, they tend to focus on mirrors. Using frames with unusual shapes will give your beauty salon some personality. Art is another way to make your salon unique and memorable without spending a huge amount of money. Another option to add some fun to your salon walls is to frame printed wallpaper.

Plants: As well as purifying the air by releasing oxygen and soaking up carbon dioxide, another notable effect of indoor plants is on wellbeing. According to scientific studies, these include an increase in positive feelings, which was followed by a lowering in sensory discomfort. 

Exceptional beauty salon equipment should not just make your salon appear fantastic; it can also enhance the way your clients look and feel. In a competitive industry, the equipment in a salon and the interior design can give you the edge you need to attract new clients and keep them coming back. 

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SalonServe is dedicated to helping salon owners and independent beauty and nail professionals expand their businesses by offering a large selection of professional salon goods. Call us at any time between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, if you need any assistance with our product ranges. If you have any questions, the SalonServe customer support team is here to assist. 

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