If you are new to the industry or are starting afresh with a brand new salon or spa, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to designing the look of the space. For most owners kitting out a new salon, the first thing to do is order salon equipment and furniture.

Before picking up a paintbrush or heading online to buy salon furniture, you need to sit down and make a list of everything you will need and how much it will all cost. As you are buying according to what services you plan to offer, different types of salons will need different equipment.

Dedicated nail bars and salons need more specialist equipment than hair salons offering manicures and pedicures on the side. In order to show your salon’s specialist credentials and that you are a leader in your particular market, you will need to consider adding the following items to your nail salon’s ‘must-buy’ list:

• Manicure stations
• Pedicure chairs
• Nail dryers
• Air filter/extractor

Equipment for other services

If you plan to add other treatments to your repertoire, you will need other types of salon furniture. For example:

• Tanning beds
• Facial beauty beds
• Massage chairs