or even veteran owners who prefer simplicity would benefit from buying basic used equipment. Most salons feature tanning, hair cutting and styling, manicures, pedicures and
due to popular demand, day spa services. These services can be done in one salon but are usually done separately in hair salons, nail salons and tanning salons. The price
of new equipment can easily range in the thousands, while used equipment are more cost-friendly. Most equipment can be found in reasonable prices through e-commerce
websites and online catalogs. When buying used equipment, the buyer should check if the product is working properly and that there are no broken parts.
Hair Salon Equipment and Supplies
Basic hair salon equipment consists of shampoo chairs, washbasins, trolley carts, styling chairs, hair dryers and mirrors. They can be found in many diverse styles with a
lot of features but most salons prefer to get equipment that is simple and functional. Used hair salon equipment that is in good condition would be a good buy for new salon
owners. Hair salons will also need supplies such as shampoo, conditioners, and other hair care products. It is advisable that hair salons only buy new shampoo, conditioners
and anything else that is applied to the client's hair or skin.
Nail Salon Equipment and Supplies
Nail salon equipment include manicure tables, nail dryers, padded chairs for pedicures, and a stool to enable the technician to sit comfortable while working on a clients
nails. Some manicure tables have storage areas and polish racks to store nail polish, nail varnish, cuticle softeners, nail buffers and other nail care products. Many
salons who offer nail services would benefit from buying used equipment that is in good condition. However, it is advisable that they buy new nail polishes, solutions and
anything else that is applicable to the client's nails or skin.
Tanning Salon Equipment and Supplies
Tanning salons are among the most popular of salon services. Tanning salon equipment typically consists of stand-up tanning booths and tanning beds. The booth allows for
the client to stand up while tanning. They are surrounded by Plexiglas that has tanning bulbs behind them. Tanning booths are usually made of steel, wood or plastic and are
usually designed to fit all body shapes and sizes. Tanning beds enable the client to lie down while receiving their tan. They are usually made with steel frames and use
100-160 watt tanning bulbs. The part that they lie down on is made of Plexiglas and the tanning bed will have a pull down tanning cover which is also made of Plexiglas to
ensure even tanning. All equipment for tanning salons come with timing mechanisms so that the equipment will turn off after a predetermined amount of time. There is also a
built-in safety cut-off mechanism to enable the client to turn off the equipment in case of emergency or if there is a malfunction.
