What paint should you choose for your hairdressing salon?

The choice of colours helps to create an atmosphere, reflect your personality and the image you wish to project, but also affects people’s mood. According to various studies, some colours are calming, whilst others have a stimulating effect. The colour scheme of your hair salon, as well as the décor and furnishings, should therefore be carefully considered in advance. Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice.

Choosing colours for your hair salon

The basic rule here is not to use too many colours. Two or three colours are enough to create a personalised atmosphere without giving a cluttered impression – which is hardly appropriate in a salon dedicated to harmony and beauty! The colour scheme of your hairdressing salon must also serve certain purposes: if the premises are small and dark, for example, white and light shades will provide the essential brightness and make the space appear larger. Conversely, large spaces will feel more intimate with darker shades.

The language of colours

When choosing paints and finishes for your hair salon, it’s worth bearing in mind the influence colours have on mood and energy.

For instance, shades of red, orange, yellow and fuchsia are stimulating and are well-suited to spaces designed for activity, or to highlight more subdued colours. Pink evokes altruism and sensitivity. Cool colours, on the other hand, are soothing and encourage relaxation, making them well-suited to hair salons. White and beige, which are fairly neutral, are synonymous with simplicity. These shades brighten up the room and are widely used in workspaces. Finally, black and grey exude an air of seriousness and professionalism. Whilst they symbolise elegance, they should be used sparingly so as not to make the room feel too dark.

The influence of colours on the choice of furniture for your hairdressing salon

As we’ve said, the choice of colours for your hairdressing salon has a direct influence on the atmosphere it creates. But it also determines the type of furniture you choose: whether vintage, Scandinavian, modern chic or classic, not all styles go with every colour. Fortunately, My Salon de Coiffure offers a wide range of chairs, styling stations and various pieces of furniture to help you find the perfect balance between your salon’s colour scheme and the design of its fittings.

Finally, here are a few decorating ideas for your hair salon:

• chic and trendy style: combine neutral tones (white, beige, brown, black) for the walls, wooden flooring, refined furniture and touches of colour (gold, silver, burgundy) in the décor;
• modern and playful style: opt for bright colours for your furniture and décor, whilst keeping the ceiling and walls in understated shades (white, ivory) and perhaps using black (which will highlight the bright colours) for the styling stations;
• Hygge (or Scandinavian) style: this trend combines natural materials (particularly wood), clean lines, light colours for the walls and ceiling, and pastel shades for the furniture and décor.