Beauty Salon Supplies
by Deborah
Starting a beauty salon and stocking the best beauty salon supplies can be a very exciting endeavor. However, it’s not without its challenges. From finding a place to set up shop and hiring qualified employees to buying beauty salon equipment and choosing your décor, there are a host of decisions that have to be made before you can welcome your first customer. There is also a great deal of expense that goes into setting up a successful, well run beauty salon. With financial backing, the right skill set and a well organized plan, you can have a great business up and running in a relatively short period of time.
Beauty Salon Supplies: The Essentials for a Successful Salon
Essential beauty salon supplies are a must before you can even consider opening your doors. Essential salon supplies include everything from hair dryers and other hair salon equipment to hair products to top of the line skin care.
Hair Products
- Professional Dyes
- Shampoos
- Hair Conditioners
- Highlight Foils
- Volumizers
Skin Care Products
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Scrubs
- Facial Masks
- Aromatherapy products
In addition to supplies to offer for sale, you’ll need to be sure you have the right kind of equipment as well whether you decide to buy used beauty salon equipment or new.
Beauty Salon Equipment
- Mirrors
- Scissors
- Towels
- Mats
- Trolleys & Carts
- Dryers
- Salon Styling Chairs
- Salon Styling Stations
- Shampoo Units
There are many discount beauty supply houses that cater to your needs. Most of them will require you to show them your beautician’s license before they will sell to you. In many cases, if you buy in bulk you will get a much better price than buying single items.
Will there be an Esthetician in your Salon?
If you plan on offering esthetician services you will want to think about which esthetician equipment to invest in. Here are some of the items you may wish to consider:
- Microdermabrasion machines
- Magnifier tabletop lamps
- Reclining chairs
You may want to consider high-end used esthetician equipment if you’re on a budget. These items are a great deal less expensive and in most cases are in excellent condition. In many cases other spas periodically upgraded their equipment and have therefore sell their older supplies and equipment. Other esthetician supplies can be purchased in bulk at a discount, such as steamers, gels and conditioning facial treatment products.
Salon Furniture and Decor
The very first thing a customer will see when they enter your business is your reception area. Your salon reception desk should be spacious enough for your customers to be able to conduct business and have ample room for transactions like payment and scheduling new appointments. You can find a good selection of salon reception desks from retail fixture stores – occasionally you can find a good deal on used reception desks as well.
When you choose waiting area furniture and decorative items, try to tie everything together with a common theme. The type of salon furniture should also be in line with the prices you will be charging. For example, a customer will not expect to sit in a plastic stackable chair as they wait for their $65 haircut. But keep in mind you can save money by buying used salon furniture that is in good condition and fits the overall look of your beauty salon.
Take Action!
Make a list of all the beauty salon supplies you are going to need in order to open your business. Plan ahead, comparison shop for the best prices and keep your customers in mind when you make your selections. Consider your budget remember that whatever you cannot afford now you can later on as your business grows.
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