Creating or taking over a hair salon is an exciting project, but it requires a significant investment, especially in terms of equipment. From furniture, workstations, washbasins, to professional accessories, it is essential to anticipate your budget in order to start your activity under the best conditions.
Discover the main expense items to plan for equipping your hair salon.
Why carefully plan your equipment budget?
The layout of a salon is not limited to the aesthetic aspect. The furniture and professional equipment play an essential role in customer comfort, team efficiency and the image of your establishment.
A well-equipped salon allows you to:
- Provide a quality customer experience.
- Optimise the work of hairdressers.
- Comply with safety and ergonomic standards.
- Enhance the salon's brand image.
Essential equipment for a hairdressing salon
Hairdressing Chairs
The armchair is one of the central elements of the salon. It must be comfortable, sturdy and easy to adjust.
Count from €300 excl. VAT per chair, with prices that may vary depending on materials, features and design. Regular discounts are also offered on certain references.
Hair Styling Stations
The hairdressing station structures the workspace. It can include a simple mirror, an LED mirror, a wall-mounted dressing table, or a station with built-in storage.
Count from 150 € excl. VAT, while wall-mounted hairdressers or more complete stations may represent a higher budget.
Shampoo basins
Customer comfort during shampooing is an essential criterion. Modern basins offer better ergonomics and better cervical support.
Plan for between €600 and €3,000 per wash basin depending on the options. (relax, massage, double...)
For a classic salon, you generally need to allow for at least 1 to 2 shampoo bowls.
Reception area
The reception is the first impression left on your customers. An elegant counter and a comfortable waiting area strengthen your professional image.
The budget generally varies between 300 € and 3 000 € depending on the desired layout.
Product exhibition
A wall shelf, a storage unit or a display column allows you to showcase shampoos, treatments, styling products or professional ranges offered for sale.
Some display shelves start at around 150 € excl. VAT.
Carts, stools and accessories
Colour trolleys, stools, footrests, hairdryers, capes, towels and accessories complete the salon layout.
Trolleys start at around 81 € HT, stools around 60 € HT.
What budget should be planned according to the type of salon?
Small salon or start with controlled budget
For a salon with 1 to 2 stations, by choosing affordable professional furniture, it is possible to start with an equipment budget from a few thousand euros.
This budget may include:
- 1 to 2 hairdressing chairs ;
- 1 shampoo basin ;
- 1 to 2 mirrors or hairdressing stations ;
- a reception desk ;
- some storage;
- a product exhibition space ;
- essential accessories.
Medium-sized salon
For a salon with 3 to 5 stations, the budget naturally increases, as you need to plan for more chairs, styling stations, storage and sometimes several shampoo bowls.
The advantage is that it is possible to gradually compose your salon according to your priorities: start with the essential equipment, then complete with comfort, decoration, or display elements.
Premium salon or complete renovation
For a high-end salon, the choice will often fall on more design chairs, relaxing or massaging basins, LED stations, more refined reception furniture and custom storage.
In this case, the equipment becomes a real differentiation tool and directly contributes to the customer experience.
How to optimise your equipment budget?
To properly control your investment, it is advisable to prioritise the most frequently used items daily: chairs, shampoo bowls, styling stations and storage.
The product display must not be neglected, as it can generate complementary sales and quickly make part of the space profitable.
It is also possible to mix economical furniture and more premium pieces in order to create a harmonious salon without exceeding your budget.
The budget to equip a hair salon depends on the number of stations, the desired comfort level and the style sought. Thanks to a wide and accessible offer, Malys Équipements allows professionals to compose their salon according to their needs: chairs, shampoo bowls, hairdressers, reception desks, storage, display shelves and accessories.
Whether you are opening your first salon or want to modernise your space, choosing your equipment well is essential to creating a functional, pleasant and profitable place.
Need help equipping your hair salon? Malys Équipements supports you in choosing the professional furniture suited to your project and your budget.
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