Salon Furniture
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Archive for September, 2010
Salon design inspiration: The Painted Nail in California
Sep 3rd
Whilst hair salons and nail bars have numerous things in common, the atmosphere is often very different.
Hair salons tend to focus solely on hair, so the onus is on practicality and comfort in waiting areas, salon chairs and backwash units. Nail bars, on the other hand, are more about beauty, with many offering glamorous, colourful spaces for clients to indulge in a wide range of treatments.
One example of cool, kooky and ultra-glamorous nail salon decor is The Painted Nail in California, which has a very distinctive individual style. The salon is run by Katie Cazorla, who designed The Painted Nail based on a space where she herself would want to hang out in. Cazorla says that she thought to herself:
“Why can’t there be a place you trust and love but can also afford?”
The salon is a funky, shabby-chic space boasting a very ‘out-there’ style. It has many appealing features, including:
• Huge, comfortable white salon chairs
• Vintage-style chandeliers
• Vibrant purple walls
• White-washed wooden floors
All of this, and The Painted Nail also has a boutique and party space next door. Salon owners, take note – this inspirational salon shows how you can offer clients the ultimate salon experience.
Portable salon furniture: trendy or impractical?
Sep 2nd
Furniture is an important part of any salon or spa, but it can be difficult to get right. Salon owners will often come across a choice between fixed salon furniture and their more mobile counterparts. This means wheels, but does this look tacky and cheap or is it fun and flexible?
Whether you opt for portable salon furniture or not depends on what look you are trying to achieve with your salon and most importantly, your target clientele. So, who should you be targeting with mobile salon furniture?
Students
Mobile salon chairs, stools, manicure and pedicure equipment can be quite suitable for salons aimed at students and young people. This is not because mobile furniture pieces look cheap, but because they can help create a free, laid-back feeling in your salon. Furniture can be moved around at a moment’s notice to accommodate the busyness of the salon, the needs of the customers and the comfort of your stylists.
Busy professionals
This flexibility in moving salon furniture around is also suitable for salons targeting young professionals and busy city workers. It allows you to offer a fast, efficient, no-fuss service that this kind of clientele will love.
How to target the affluent business market with salon decor
Sep 1st
Location is key to the success of any salon, as long as you are able to identify your target clientele and tailor your salon to their needs.
One very successful area for salon and spa owners these days is the business market, as there is lots of money to be spent and word spreads quickly if your salon is up to standard. Once one high-profile executive makes a return visit to your salon, the bookings will start to flood in.
However, you cannot hope to attract affluent businessmen and women if your décor is outdated, shabby and unable to meet your clientele’s exacting standards.
So how do you turn your salon from homely to chic and cutting-edge? Here are a few pointers:
• Minimalist design. Think straight lines, a neutral colour scheme and high-gloss counter tops. Invest in comfortable and functional leather salon chairs and add a splash of colour to make your salon stand out from the rest.
• Think professionalism. Every aspect of your salon has to scream professionalism, showing that your salon is capable of delivering efficient, high-quality service to exacting clients used to getting exactly what they want.
• Attention to detail. The little details like fresh flowers, and up-to-date reading material can make all the difference during your client’s visit.
• Cleanliness. Always ensure your salon is spotless; dirt, dust and disrepair are incredibly off-putting to clients.
