Revenue in Saudi Arabia’s beauty and personal care market was expected to reach around US$5.69 billion by the end of 2023 (source). That’s no small figure: many salons need to work hard to make strong profits in this field, while also delivering exceptional services using a comfortable beauty salon chair for each service.
Choosing a beauty salon chair is extremely important and depends on many factors that help you buy the best ones, because chairs affect clients’ comfort and relaxation during the service, as well as how easily staff carry out their tasks and how quickly they complete a client’s hairstyle, makeup or massage.
If you’re wondering which styles and models of beauty salon chair you need to meet clients’ wishes and deliver services to an excellent standard, read the lines below — they’ll help you get to know the main types, with tips for getting the best prices.
The most important types of modern salon chair to have in your salon
There are many types of beauty salon chair you should have in your salon to serve clients perfectly. Here are the most important:
1. Hair washing chair
Remember that the hair washing chair is one of the most important modern or classic salon chairs to think about getting when you start fitting out your salon. It usually reclines backward and ends in a large basin for rinsing shampoo out of the hair, with a neck rest and an adjustable base to keep the client comfortable.
Use the hair washing chair to rinse shampoo from the client’s hair before cutting it or after coloring it, and control its positions well so you finish the job quickly.
2. Hair styling chair
You’ll need to buy a hair styling chair as one of the classic or modern salon chairs your salon must have. Make sure it’s comfortable, elegant and swivels, so your stylist can turn it to whatever angle and position they need to finish the client’s hairstyle professionally.
Buy a hair styling beauty chair with a padded, sturdy seat and back for the client’s comfort during styling, and make sure the height is adjustable, so the hairdresser can reach easily and complete the style beautifully.
3. Beauty services chair
Buy a beauty services chair fitted with a mirror and a dedicated storage area for the beauty tools you need quickly when applying makeup and carrying out skin treatments and facial massage before applying foundation and eyeshadow.
Make sure the beauty services chair is an excellent-quality beauty salon chair with high-end specifications, and spacious too, so the client is really comfortable during the service.
4. Pedicure and manicure chair
Choose modern or classic salon chairs for pedicures and manicures, to keep clients comfortable and relaxed while their nails are cleaned, trimmed, polished and colored. Remember that the chair should be roomy at the bottom so the client can stretch out her feet and the staff member can work easily.
When choosing from the list of luxury beauty salon chairs, make sure the sides of the pedicure and manicure chair are wide and upholstered in easy-to-clean leather, so the client can rest her hands in the right place, staff can complete the pedicure without strain, and the chair is easy to clean and sterilize afterward.
5. Massage chair
Make sure you buy a large massage chair if you offer body care services for Saudi women in your salon. It should include cushions to support the client’s comfort during the massage, and be adjustable so you can set it to different positions.
Remember that you can choose a modern electric beauty salon chair with advanced technology that lets you adjust its positions using controls and sensors, putting the client in the right position for the massage.
6. Multi-purpose chair
Buy a multi-purpose chair while fitting out your classic or modern salon chairs. Make sure it’s large and includes folding basins and storage areas, so you can use it for styling and washing hair, applying makeup and massaging clients when needed.
You’ll need this chair if your salon gets very busy and you need to speed up services for clients. But with Naeem’s system, you’re unlikely to face that situation, because it lets clients book appointments at available times, with no need to wait and no risk of your salon getting crowded.
Tips for getting the best prices on women’s salon chairs
Be smart and precise when choosing a new beauty salon chair, so you get the best offers and specifications. Here are some tips:
- Focus on quality
Don’t neglect the quality and specifications of the chair you choose. Look into how the chair is made, its upholstery, its frame and the materials used, and check every detail, so you choose a beauty salon chair that gives clients a high level of comfort.
And don’t forget to choose chairs in colors that match your salon’s decor and the clients you’re targeting, that express the salon’s identity and remind visitors of its logo. Choose them in a variety of sizes to suit the space you’ve set aside for each service, so they aren’t so big that they get in your staff’s way.
- Check safety standards
Make sure the design of your modern or classic salon chairs meets safety standards — meaning the materials can withstand daily use, carry heavy weights and resist fire, the materials used aren’t harmful to clients’ health, and the design is safe with non-slip legs.
- Look for trustworthy suppliers
Use the internet to find several trustworthy suppliers of classic or modern salon chairs, and check each supplier’s reviews before ordering any type of beauty salon chair from them.
Build strong relationships with the owners of neighboring salons in your area, ask them which suppliers they use, benefit from their experience in the field, and pay attention to their recommendations, so you get the best equipment at the lowest prices.
- Request samples from more than one supplier
Make a list of suppliers, contact them one by one, and request samples of modern or classic salon chairs according to your salon’s needs — the different chair models and the services you offer — and inspect them carefully in the salon.
- Get a list of offers and prices
Ask each supplier for a price list of their different women’s salon chairs and the offers they provide, study every detail, and choose the best value for your budget with the highest-quality, most durable chairs.
- Get a warranty for the chairs
Ask the supplier to provide a signed warranty setting out the terms and obligations they or the manufacturer offer for a new beauty salon chair, so you can be sure of its quality and protect yourself from extra costs if a defect appears.
Remember that the warranty should include the following:
- The period during which the supplier provides regular maintenance for the chair if problems appear.
- The maintenance terms for the modern or classic salon chairs, and guidance on keeping them safe.
- Remedy terms, covering how problems with the chairs are handled — by replacement or repair — and whether you’ll need to pay shipping or service costs.
- Communication and notification policies, including how long you have to inform the supplier of defects and how to request maintenance.
- Return and exchange terms, which you should make sure are available if the chair is hard to repair, including a refund or an exchange for another chair.
- A list of special conditions, including the damage and defects the supplier won’t cover, so you’re aware of them, and what you’re allowed to do in terms of modifying the product or having it repaired by a third party.
Finally
Part of your job is choosing the right set of modern or classic salon chairs. That means knowing all the services you want to offer in your salon well enough to choose a beauty salon chair style and model that, first, suits them; second, keeps clients comfortable; and third, helps your staff deliver the service and complete its steps easily, without great effort.
Create a detailed list of the chairs you want to buy for your salon in a simple, easy electronic system, so you can choose the most suitable ones for your salon’s services. And make sure you get the best offers and prices on women’s salon chairs from different suppliers, so you can choose what fits the budget you’ve set for this purpose without adding to your costs — ensuring you achieve high revenue.
Make Naeem’s system your choice for storing your beauty salon chair suppliers’ details and costs.
