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Choosing your hairdressing furniture is a crucial step before opening a hairdressing salon. Indeed, it is the furniture that sets the tone and helps to create the right atmosphere.
Among the many essential items, the shampoo basin holds a special place. A prominent feature, it is one of the very first things your customers will see upon entering, and it is usually where a service begins: with a shampoo, treatments and/or colouring.
As the leading online supplier of hairdressing furniture, Mysalondecoiffure offers some advice here to help you choose the right one, and explains how to find an “affordable shampoo basin”…
What are the characteristics of a good shampoo basin?
A good shampoo basin is, above all, an ergonomic one, ensuring maximum comfort for both clients and hairdressers.
To achieve this, opt for a padded seat that is firm enough, ideally with a reclining backrest to allow for a reclined position, and fitted with an electric footrest.
Particular attention should also be paid to the basin: ideally, it should be height-adjustable – which is very useful if you wish to purchase a basin accessible to people with reduced mobility – but a rotating or tilting basin is also perfectly adequate. This way, clients won’t suffer from neck pain, and you’ll be able to work without splashing water onto their backs.
Finally, an ergonomic hairdressing basin should not obstruct the walkway. Of course, this will depend mainly on the floor space you have available and the layout of the premises. But in any case, this is an essential criterion that mustn’t be overlooked if you want to provide a pleasant environment for your clients and good working conditions for your team.
Which model should you choose for your hair salon?
Having a good professional shampoo basin is all well and good, but having one that’s suited to your salon is better – not to say essential.
But now that we know what makes a good product (comfort, ergonomics), how do you determine which model is right for your hairdressing salon from the multitude of options offered by wholesalers such as Mysalondecoiffure?
First of all, you’ll need to set a precise budget, then take the following factors into account: the layout of your premises, the type of clientele you’re targeting, and finally the style and décor of your salon.
Having a specific budget for your shampoo basins will enable you to draw up a shortlist of products and narrow down your options. At this stage, you’ll be able to assess whether it’s feasible to opt for a shampoo basin with a massage function or other high-tech features (Bluetooth, emotional colour lighting, etc.).
The dimensions will then help you narrow down your selection even further. If you have limited space, you’ll need to work out exactly how much room you can allocate to the basins without cluttering the space. On this point, we recommend reading our article on fitting out a small hairdressing salon.
Finally, take into account the style you wish to give your salon and the colours of your interior décor, if this has already been completed. The style should match the standard of your establishment and the expectations of your clientele.
When it comes to colours, match the colour of your wash unit to that of your chairs, for example, or choose a different shade that still complements the rest of the furniture.
An affordable and customisable wash unit
It is essential to carefully compare the options available to you, and therefore the offers from different wholesalers.
By placing your trust in a specialist such as Mysalondecoiffure, you’ll have a choice of over 40 models of cost-effective shampoo basins (up to 50% cheaper) with customisable finishes (a choice of 6 to 12 colours).
High-quality, durable and stylish products that will serve you well for years to come.
And remember: the ideal hairdressing furniture is the kind that best reflects your brand image and helps you stand out from the crowd!
On that note, we wish you all the best with your salon fit-out!