2. TYPES OF SALON
⢠There are all kinds of beauty salons out there that offer varying services and experiences. When looking
fortheperfectsalonforyou,itâshelpfultoknowaboutthemanykindsofsalons.Hereis acomprehensive
listofthedifferenttypesofbeautysalonsandwhattheydo.
1. Hair Salon
Themostcommontypeofbeautysalonisthehairsalon.Theyofferservicessuchascutting,coloring,andstyling.Whether
youneedatrimoracompletehairmakeover,youâllwanttogetintouchwithatrustedhairstylistatyourfavoritehairsalon.
Manysalonsalsoofferblowoutservices,perms,braiding,chemicaltreatments,weaveinstallations,andmuchmore.
2. Hair Braiding Salon
Yes,itfallsundertheumbrellaofhairsalons,butthistypeofbeautysalonspecializesinhairbraidingandinstallinghair
extensions. Also,whiletherearesomehairsalonsthathaveabraideronstafforthathaveabraideroncall,ahairbraiding
salonisallbraiders,allthetime.Theyoffervarioustypesofprotectivestyling,suchasboxbraids,ropetwists,Marleytwists,flat
twists,locs,andmanymore.
3. Nail Salon
Anotherpopulartypeofbeautysalonisthenailsalon.Thiskindofsalonprovidesmanicuresandpedicurestoclients.Nail
technicianspaintandtakecareoffingernailsandtoenails;also,theyapplyfakenails.Theoptionsoffakenailservicesrange
fromacrylicstogelstodipstoevenpress-ons.Youcangettheperfectmani/pediforanyoccasionatanailsalon.
4. TYPES OF SALON SERVICES
⢠Services have increased throughout the years, such that most beauty salons have become a one-stop
buy all kinds of beauty care.
⢠The main services provided in hair salons are hair styling and coloring. Good hair styles can
considerably boost an individualâs whole appearance. Therefore, most salons have hair stylists
specifically for this function. In the very same way, coloring services are provided based on their
viability to particular individuals.
⢠Salon treatment The other types of services provided in beauty parlors are cosmetics services. A lot of
hair salons have make-up artists, whose job is to apply make-up to their clients. Other kinds of hair
salon services are nail care and day spa treatment services. Concerning nail care, people can get
manicures and pedicures . At the same time, the majority of beauty parlors have included spa
treatment ,body massage and waxing. Other facilities offered by hair salon health spas are swimming
pools and steam baths, which are all focused on enhancing oneâs salon experience.
5. Salon Furniture
Consider your salonâs layout, design. Furniture pieces are usually the biggest and the most expensive pieces of
equipment. They need to fit well and be comfortable.
⢠Reception desk
⢠Reception chairs
⢠Salon chairs
⢠Hair styling stations
⢠Backwash units (shampoo stations)
⢠Carts and trolleys
⢠Salon retail stands
⢠Lighting
⢠Magazine rack
EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED
6. Hair Salon Tools and Supplies
Talk to your stylists, which tools and accessories they consider essential. Keep your budget in mind but remember that
reliable equipment is often expensive for a reason. Consider buying just what you really need from the very beginning
and purchasing some things later as your hair salon business grows.
⢠Shears and scissors
⢠Rattail Combs
⢠Wide-Toothed Combs
⢠Round Brushes
⢠Vented Brushes
⢠Paddle Brushes
⢠Hair cutting capes
⢠Salon towels
⢠Hand mirrors
⢠Hair water spray bottles
⢠Hair clips
⢠Aprons
⢠Hair cutting capes
⢠Salon latex gloves
⢠Towels
8. SPACES REQUIRED
⢠Interior spaces arrangement is fundamental when planning a hair salon and will require that certain regulations and
standards are met, especially regarding plant installation systems (hydraulic and electrical). In fact, a correct planning
shouldguaranteecustomerâscomfortandwellnessaswellasfacilitatingworkactivities.
⢠Ahairsaloncanbedividedinto3mainareas:
⢠1.entranceâreception/cashdesk/waitingarea
⢠2.workareaâhairwash/haircut-styling
⢠3.servicesâwc/salonstorage
ďą Entrance
Spaceshouldbeorganizedinordertoaccommodatethereceptionarea,thecashdeskandthewaitingroom.Thecashdeskareashouldalso
be conceived and organized for displaying and selling hair products with proper shelves. this is usually accomplished by placing a shelf
dedicatedtodisplayingtheproductsbehindit.Waitingroomisaveryimportantspacethatcreatestheimageofthewholehairsalon.
ďą Work area
o Hairwash
Whendesigningthisarea,itisnecessarytotakeintoconsiderationatleast2specificpiecesoffurnitureknownasâbackwashingâand,incase,a
platformoraraisedpart,whichfacilitatesstaffwork.Furnishingsshouldbecompletedwithshelvingforstoringvariousproducts,suchas
shampoos,lotions,toolsandtowels.Lightingisalsoveryimportanttofacilitatetheworkofthestaff:anidealsolutionisaspotlightsystem.
9. o Cut/hair styling station
Thisareaisthecoreofthesalon,wherethehairdressershowsoffhisskillsandtheclientcheckstheresultsinthemirror.Thatiswhywhen
designingthisarea,specialattentionshouldbepaidtotheelectricalinstallationsystem.Directlightingshouldbeavoidedandyoushouldrather
optforadiffusedlighting,whichdoesnotcreateunpleasantshadows.Thisareashouldbeprovidedwithatleast3/4stylingchairsandasmany
mirrorsandfurniture:
⢠wall-mountedfurniture(recommendedforsmallerenvironments)
⢠islandunits(forverylargeenvironmentsandmorerefinedandsophisticatedcustomers)
ďą Services
Itisanareathatmustbecompulsoryprovidedinapublicplace.Sizesdependonthenumberofpeoplewhocanbepresentatthesametimein
thesalonandbynationalregulatoryrequirements.Itshouldbeaccessiblefromtheinsideandawashingfacilityshouldalsobeprovided.