Custom salon equipment - a how-to guide

OK, so you had a business plan and considering the today’s economic situation, you came to a conclusion that starting a beauty salon or a hair salon business would be the best thing to do.

The next steps would probably be the budget planning, office rental, buying the salon equipment and interior design.

So what happens if none of the furniture you could find for your business does not fit your needs for functionality or design?

Guessed it right - you need custom made salon equipment. Whether it is a spa, nail, barber or beauty salon  - you will always need one thing in common for any type of business mentioned - salon furniture and equipment.

Here are some tips you might find handy when shopping for custom salon equipment:

1. Ask the seller if they can provide you with custom colors of the existing items in their shop.
   It is not an uncommon thing for sellers to display only one color of the furniture they’re selling, but also to forget to mention that they offer custom colors too. So always have this in mind if you find something that you like, but in the right color as you imagined.
2. Inquire about the shipping time
   It is not uncommon if the seller has to make a custom order from the manufacturer of furniture. That way, you’ll have to wait for the custom equipment for you salon business to be manufactured first, then shipped to the seller and then shipped to your address. Remember to ask if they have the merchandise in stock and to have the delivery time estimated.
3. Beware of extra charges
   Ask the seller if providing you with custom color salon equipment might mean that it will cost more. In most cases, that should not be the case and be careful and always beware of the “salon equipment seller wannabes” who just want to rip you off and get most out of your pocket.
4. Inquiry about the warranty on custom products.
   Sometimes, because the products are different from the default product line manufactured, the warranty on such items might also be different and you should always ask about things like warranty. Warranty on your spa, hair, nail, beauty or barber salon equipment and furniture is something you always want to have, because you might never know if it might come in handy.

There you go - some tips on buying custom made salon equipment. We hope that this post was informative and helpful and might come in handy someday.

Zurich-Beauty.com is here to help you with equipping your salon and providing you with only the quality equipment at unbeatable prices.

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How to get wholesale massage tables

Like any other salon, even spa and massage salon need certain equipment and furniture in order to provide customers with the best possible service. One of the main pieces of spa equipment is the massage table.

A happy and satisfied customer will return again and again to your spa salon business and one of the ways in which you can ensure that the customer enjoys his treatment is by providing with top quality massage tables.

An average treatment will take around an hour and during that time the customer will relax on the massage table. A typical table for massage has a heavily padded surface which has a horse-shoe shaped head support.

The head support on massage table enables the customer to relax and breathe easily while laying down at the same time. The complete massage unit can be either stationary or portable.

If you need to correct the customer’s body positioning, you’ll find that a bolster is very useful in such situations. Massage tables are not to be confused with ergonomic chairs, even thought they’re very similar.

Just like the tables, ergonomic chairs can be portable or stationary.

When shopping for your spa or massage salon equipment, keep in mind that you can always save if you just search hard enough.  Don’t buy from the first source you come across, because there’s a great chance that the price listed there isn’t the lowest price you can find.

Some stores offer a special discount for registered customers, so you should always watch out for those and in case nothing is mentioned on the store’s website, be sure to call the store and ask if they can give you a discount or a wholesale price on the massage table you want to buy.

A factory warranty is something you’ll definitely want to have, besides choosing a durable and quality massage table.

Zurich beauty can provide you with top quality massage tables at wholesale prices, factory warranty and 100% financing.

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Shampoo units - guide to salon equipment

Shampoo units are a beautiful addition to every salon business. As you might guess, shampoo units are used for shampooing and rinsing.  You might have come across the term “salon sink” - do you know what salon sinks are?

Salon sinks come with variety of bowl colors and fixtures and they include shampoo cabinets, shampoo bulkheads and the mentioned variety of shampoo bowls.

As mentioned, the unit is used for shampooing, rinsing and treating customer’s hair. During the treatment, the customer is comfortably seated in a backward position on a reclining chair.

Researches have shown that during prolonged treatments, the customer may suffer a neck nerve injury, because of the position of individual’s neck in the depression in the sink.

To prevent any possible injuries of customers, new types of shampoo units are developed and today, most of them are made with added facilities to prevent the problem of neck injury. The new U-shaped frame of the head support is a standard feature on most of today’s salon shampoo units.

These days, you can find shampoo units with elongated, perforated and flexible band of waterproof material on the market.

Euro style (European) shampoo units - what are they?

European units are the new type of units, freestanding backwash shampoo units. Fantastically designed, consisting of fiberglass base and porcelain bowls, these units are of great quality and innovative styling - a great addition to any salon business.

Newer Euro-style shampoo units offer a wide variety, ergonomic comfort and can be purchased for a very low price. Also, considering the fact that they come in a variety of designs, you can combine them with any kind of salon look.

How to choose the right shampoo unit or shampoo bowl?

You must always have customer’s satisfaction as your top priority.

• Is your shampoo unit easy to manage?
• Is it comfortable?
• Does it provide space?
• Does it provide stability?
• Does it provide a stylish look?
• Is the unit easy to operate?

If the stylist has to suffer back strain or the customer has to suffer from head strain, then the shampoo bowl just isn’t worth your time (even thought it could provide excellent water control).

Our experience showed that the new Euro styled tilting all in one shampoo units with shampoo bowls are very comfortable! The customer is practically sitting in a chair, being very at ease, while the stylist has no problem with managing shampooing or rinsing.

The stylist has many advantages too: the hair can be washed while standing in the rear of the unit, or from either side. Your stylist can use both of his hands, keep his back straight and since he’s not suffering any strains, the client will be provided with a more quality service.

There are some concerns with water management, but it can be easily solved with proper water pressure and longer side neck extensions for water collecting.

The overall opinion is that the European (Euro) style shampoo units are much better then the traditional shampoo units.

We at Zurich Beauty salon equipment are proud to offer you the top quality European style shampoo units, complete with porcelain bowls, plumbing fixture installed and durable and stylish fiberglass base. With lowest prices, 100% financing, quality equipment and friendly staff always ready to provide you with assistance, Zurich Beauty is your one stop source for shampoo bowls and shampoo units.

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How to buy wholesale salon equipment?

First of all, what is salon furniture?

Salon furniture represents all the furniture as well as all equipment being used in beauty salons, hairs salons, spa or barber salons. It can be classified into many categories (like nail care equipment, body, skin or hair care and also massage care salon equipment). Some of items are shampoo units, barber chairs, beauty styling chairs, manicure tables, styling stations etc.

Do you judge a book by its cover?

I don’t know the answer to that question, but you must keep in mind that 90% of your new customers will judge your salon by its interior. Customers view of salon’s quality of service is based on the salon’s look. Have your salon set up well, fine decorated and enjoyable and you’ll have many customers returning to your business over and over again.

Look is everything, so keep that in mind when shopping for salon equipment.

If customers are expected to pay more for their hair cuts and salon services, then you as a salon owner are expected to provide them quality salon equipment to attract customers.

Choosing the right style for your salon isn’t always right and keep in mind that old fashioned and worn-type look salons do not appeal to clients. Maintaining as well as regular redecoration of beauty salon equipment is a must for every serious salon owner (if one of business goals is increasing the number of clients).

When buying from wholesale sources, keep in mind that you must buy from a reputable source or from an well established business. Frauds are not something that can be neglected these days and not many online shoppers can say that their online shopping experience has been always a pleasant ride.

Cost and quality of salon equipment

Keep in mind the cost of the equipment, salon equipment is available to fit everyone’s budget and Zurich-Beauty Salon Equipment store can provide you with low budged salon solutions as well as with complete salon packages.

Keep in mind that the equipment you’re buying must be durable, because that way it will serve your business for the years to come. Even thought your salon is not equipped with expensive or custom designed salon equipment, you can still have your salon look like a million dollars

Trust your vendor!

Customer service must be reliable and available during most part of the day. A good customer service can help you save money and claim discounts or guide you step by step through your purhcase process. We at Zurich Beauty offer our customers live support through our web site or over a tool free phone call, because we know how hard it can get when shopping for salon equipment and furniture.

Good taste can’t be bought

Plan your salon’s layout - the arrangement of styling chairs and styling stations, reception desks and other salon furniture can contribute to the overall salon look. You can make your salon look classy or just thrown together - so be careful.

Conclusion:

So you see, buying wholesale salon equipment is not as easy as it looks. Always keep in mind tips outlined above or hire a professional to do the work for you.

Luckily, Zurich Beauty salon equipment provides great customer’s service as well as quality products at wholesale prices.

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