Hairdressing counter: How to choose one? All our tips

When thinking about furnishing your salon, people often tend to focus first on choosing hairdressing chairs, styling stations and shampoo basins. However, there is another piece of furniture whose choice is essential: the hairdressing salon counter.

An essential point of reference for customers upon arrival, it also allows you to take payments, book appointments, or even update loyalty cards or your accounts. It is therefore a real asset for communicating with your customers or even your team… Provided, of course, that you choose a suitable model that is both practical and stylish.

My Salon de Coiffure, specialists in professional hairdressing furniture, offers advice to help you make the right choice…

Tip no. 1: Opt for an ergonomic hairdressing reception desk

A reception desk for a hairdressing salon should make your life easier: it will house your till, but also often the leaflets you give to your customers, and even the haircare products from your retail area.

It is therefore important that it has a shelf wide enough to accommodate your till (or a lockable drawer for your takings), as well as storage spaces to keep everything looking tidy. After all, this piece of furniture will reflect your salon’s image just as much as the rest of your furnishings!

Generally speaking, pay close attention to ergonomics: measure the area where you wish to install your hairdressing unit to ensure that the model you choose will fit harmoniously into your premises without cluttering the space. On that note, bear in mind that an uncluttered space will always appear larger.

A specialist wholesaler such as MySalondeCoiffure will always offer models in a range of shapes and sizes to suit all floor areas and layouts, so take the time to compare the different options!

Tip no. 2: Choose a stylish model in the right design

Beyond the practical considerations, there is, of course, the question of which style to choose for your hairdressing counter.

Many professionals opt for a simple, understated design that blends into the décor without really standing out. It’s certainly possible to go down this route, provided the unit is clearly visible and, above all, easily recognisable to your customers as they step through the door.

But you could just as easily opt for a more stylish reception counter, which will enhance your space just as much as key features such as your hairdressing chairs and styling stations.

In either case, the important thing is to choose a model whose style matches that of the rest of your furniture and the atmosphere you’ve created for your salon’s décor: baroque, slightly retro, industrial, chic…

Be sure to choose a furniture colour that complements your décor. Ideally, your hairdressing salon should not have more than three main colours for the walls and furniture.

For a reception desk, we recommend choosing a shade that echoes the colour of another element in your salon: this could be a design that matches the changing rooms or styling stations, or your chairs and washing basins.

Tip No. 3: Stick to your budget!

Finally, always opt for a high-quality hairdressing counter that will last you a long time.

Compare the available options and their respective benefits (warranty, special offers, services, etc.) until you find what you need, rather than rushing into a cheap model that only partially meets your requirements.

My Salon de Coiffure offers dozens of models of high-end hairdressing reception furniture, 100% Made in Italy and covered by a 3-year guarantee, with numerous special offers, entry-level models for under €400 and free delivery in France with no minimum spend. Please feel free to browse our online shop.