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How to create a welcoming reception area for your salon
Jul 9th
As vital as the rest of your salon furniture is, the reception area is the first point of contact for visitors so it needs to give the right impression.
The reception space doesn’t have to be grand or overdone; it just needs to be comfortable and stylishly decorated so that whether booking or waiting for an appointment, visitors will always feel welcome.
Here are some ideas for creating the perfect reception area:
• Reception desk – This is the essential feature, the focal point of the reception area. Choose one with a glamorous, statement style on the customer-facing surface (illuminating front panels are a great choice), not forgetting practical features like drawers and workspace on the other side.
• Seating – You need to find waiting benches that are comfortable and stylish, and buy the right number of them to suit the size of your salon. A sense of spaciousness is important, so avoid cluttering up the reception area with unnecessary seating.
• Extra touches – Don’t forget little extras like the latest magazines arranged on an elegant coffee table, fresh flowers, a neat and eye-catching product display; all of these things add to the customer experience.
Does your salon need a makeover?
Jul 9th
Unless you have the time to visit a load of other salons for a comparison, it can be difficult to tell whether your salon’s style is up to date or not. However, some salons and spas are desperately crying out for a makeover; you just need to be able to spot the signs.
You know your salon needs a makeover if:
1. There’s no room on the reception desk. Your business may have progressed, but your salon furniture hasn’t grown with it and can no longer keep up. Invest in a larger contemporary reception desk up to the task at hand.
2. The equipment doesn’t work properly. Replacing the salon furniture and equipment isn’t just for aesthetic reasons; it affects the day-to-day running of your business.
3. Your salon’s mirrors no longer flatter your customers. If your mirrors have gone dusty, streaky and make your customers look ghostly, it may be time to get new mirrors with some glamorous modern lighting.
4. The colours are dull. If the colour scheme in your salon is not as bright and inspiring as it used to be, reinvigorate the space with crisp whites, sleek, glossy blacks or splashes of cutting-edge colour.
