How to equip a hairdresser

Properly established work of a hairdresser requires the constant availability of a number of special items and equipment. Before opening a hairdresser, you need to make a list of all the necessary things and make a purchase according to this list.

Instruction manual

1

Barber should be well lit. From the right light depends on the quality of staff and the final appearance of the client. In this situation, natural light is most suitable. But it is not always available in sufficient quantities. The ideal option is a few lamps with bright but diffused light. In the conditions of such lighting, the employee will be able to correctly determine the shade of the client’s hair and choose the right paint.

2

The temperature regime of the hairdresser should correspond to 20-22 degrees. In hot weather, the room needs additional cooling. A ventilation or air conditioning system can handle this task. In addition to cooling, it will help to clean the air of the hairdresser from gaseous residues of cosmetics. In winter, install additional heaters in the room if the central heating system fails.

3

The workplace of each hairdresser is usually equipped with an armchair and dressing table. On sale you can find a large number of models of chairs. In most cases, they are united by the presence of a soft seat, back and armrests. Also available with footrest. The chair should rotate, rise and fall. The most practical sheathing material is waterproof. The standard table will be equipped with convenient drawers for storing tools. On the wall above the table you need to hang a large mirror.

4

Provide hairdressers with the necessary tools. They will need scissors for cutting and thinning, combs, curling irons, hair straighteners, hair dryers with nozzles, clamps, curlers. Buy professional hair products. Provide each hairdresser with a set of gloves. Get containers for perm and dyeing.

5

For washing the client’s head, sinks are provided at the hairdresser. To protect customers and employees' clothes from getting wet and dirty, buy disposable and reusable towels, peignoirs and napkins.

6

To ensure cleanliness in the hairdresser, you will need tools for cleaning the room.

7

Since no one is safe from unforeseen situations, each hairdresser should have a first-aid kit for first aid.