What colours should you choose for your hair salon? Our expert advice!

Beyond simply paying attention to the layout, the choice of colours in a hairdressing salon (walls, furniture) is a key factor in creating the right atmosphere.

Depending on the image you wish to convey for your salon, you can therefore make a wide variety of choices in this regard.

Here are a few tips to help you make a clearer decision…

General advice on using colour

When decorating a hairdressing salon, you should choose a limited number of colours to avoid creating a cluttered impression. Two or three colours is ideal, for example. Avoid using more than four so as not to make your interior feel unnecessarily overwhelming.

Next, when making your choice, you need to be aware of the effect that different colours can have. For example, a light shade (white, beige or pastel) will reflect light better and thus tend to make the space appear larger, whilst dark colours, which absorb light, will create an intimate atmosphere by making the space feel smaller.

If you have a small room, you should therefore opt for light shades, and darker shades for a large room that you’d like to make feel a little cosier.

And what about warm colours? They’ll inject movement and energy, which is why it’s important to use them in moderation. After all, clients need to be able to relax throughout their appointment.

For a sophisticated or trendy hairdressing salon

The décor of a hairdressing salon varies depending on the target clientele. If you offer high-end services or are located in a chic or trendy neighbourhood, opting for a sophisticated or trendy atmosphere is ideal.

So how does this translate in terms of colour?

Neutral tones (white, beige, brown, black) – which convey simplicity and elegance – should be favoured for both the walls and the furniture. Refinement, beyond colour, will come from the quality of the hairdressing furniture, which, whilst maintaining clean lines, can be a little more original in design where appropriate.

To add small touches of colour, you could incorporate a touch of gold or silver in the lighting or mirror frames, for example…

Also consider natural wood for the floorboards or beams.

For a lively décor

If you want to put your customers in a good mood and create a modern, playful atmosphere, bright colours are the way to go for your hair salon’s décor.

These should mainly be used on the furniture (hairdressing chairs, waiting chairs and possibly shampoo basins) and small decorative items, without going overboard.

For the walls and ceiling, keep it simple! Opt for light shades to create a sense of calm. For the styling stations, you can go for darker shades such as black or dark brown. This will really make the colours stand out!

And what about the hygge trend?

Originating in the Nordic countries, the hygge trend has been gaining momentum in France for around two years. The word refers to the Scandinavian way of life, but also translates into a particular design style: light, natural colours and clean lines.

If you’d like to draw inspiration from this cosy trend and create a soothing atmosphere in your hair salon, you could opt for light colours for the walls and ceiling (white, beige, but also light grey, light blue or light green), and light or pastel shades for your furniture and decorative items.

Don’t forget to choose some wooden furniture pieces to emphasise the natural, even Scandinavian, feel: a waiting chair with wooden legs, for example, or the reception desk… Always with clean, simple lines!

We hope these few décor ideas for your hair salon have inspired you!