{"id":120339,"date":"2018-09-03T16:53:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T15:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=120339"},"modified":"2022-12-15T16:17:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:17:21","slug":"beauty-salon-equipment-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/setting-up\/beauty-salon-equipment-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty salon equipment and software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For a beauty salon or spa, getting the right equipment and good quality products, and installing streamlined salon software, is key.<\/p>\n<p>This article will cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>01 | <a href=\"#equipment\">The specific equipment your salon might need<\/a><\/li>\n<li>02 | <a href=\"#suppliers\">How to source reliable equipment and product suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>03 | <a href=\"#payment\">What you&rsquo;ll need in order to accept customer payments<\/a><\/li>\n<li>04 | <a href=\"#software\">How to choose salon software<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;background-color: #ffffff;border: 3px;border-style: solid;border-color: #FF0000\">\n<p>For our complete, detailed look into starting in this industry, take a look at our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-start-a-beauty-salonspa\/\">how to open a salon<\/a>.For information on the regulations you&rsquo;ll need to adhere to in order to safely and legally run a salon or spa, read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/setting-up\/beauty-salon-legislation-regulations-health-and-safety\/\">legislation and health and safety in a beauty salon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"equipment\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The equipment a beauty salon needs<\/h2>\n<p>As a starting point, every salon will need the following essentials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A reception desk, complete with a laptop or computer and a telephone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\"><a href=\"#payment\">Equipment for taking payment<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Sofas and chairs for a waiting area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Wheeled trolleys with which you can easily transport tools and products from one client to the next<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">The appropriate disinfecting cleaning products for your tools and equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A washing machine and tumble dryer with which to clean towels, protective gowns and other items used by customers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any further equipment and furniture you&rsquo;ll need will depend on the services your salon will offer. These are the basic items you&rsquo;ll need to carry out these key services:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"(100\/4)%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #fb4b4e\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #fb4b4e\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #fb4b4e\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>Products<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Hairdressing and barbering<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Comfortable styling chairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Styling units with mirrors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Scissors, clippers and blades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Combs, brushes and grips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Hairdryers, straighteners and curling tongs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Protective gowns for clients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Dye application brushes, foils and mixing bowls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Aprons and gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Shampoos and conditioners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Shaving cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Styling products and serums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Hair dyes, bleach and peroxide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #eff0f0\"><strong>Nail technology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #eff0f0\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Manicure and pedicure chairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A desk or table for your technicians to work at<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A UV\/LED drying lamp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Clippers, files and buffers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Cuticle maintenance tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Hand towels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #eff0f0\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A large variety of polish and gel colours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Acrylic and nail tips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Cuticle oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Acetone for removing gel polish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Tanning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A spray tan machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A tanning cubicle and protective floor covering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Extractor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Disposable underwear and soles for clients to wear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Gloves for your staff to wear when handling tanning liquid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Tanning liquid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #eff0f0\"><strong>Massage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #eff0f0\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A massage chair and massage table<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Stones and a stone heater (for hot stone massages)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Towels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A relaxing soundtrack (CDs and a CD player or digital playlists and Bluetooth speakers)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #eff0f0\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Massage oils and lotions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;text-align: center;background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Waxing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A beauty couch for clients to lie on, plus a paper roll to spread over it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A wax heater<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A spatula for spreading wax, and wax strips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Tweezers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 6px;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">A variety of waxes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #000\">Lotions to apply both before and after the wax<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"suppliers\"><\/a>Sourcing equipment and product suppliers<\/h2>\n<p>To get your beauty salon or day spa ready for action, you&rsquo;ll need to fit it out with the correct furniture, equipment, tools and products you need to perform your treatments to the highest standard possible.First of all, Rachel Fox &ndash; founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/thebeautyandblowdrystudio.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Beauty & Blow Dry Studio<\/a> &ndash; warns against the temptation to go down the cheaper route and buy your equipment second-hand:<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Use the best products and equipment on your clients and you&rsquo;ll reap the benefits. You definitely need to invest heavily in these things. No scrimping or thinking you can pick up a good UV lamp from eBay.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">&ndash; Rachel Fox, The Beauty & Blow Dry Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mica Nicole, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/micanicole.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mica Nicole Hair Salon<\/a>, agrees: &ldquo;Invest in good quality furniture as they will be heavily used.&rdquo;So, how <em>do<\/em> beauty entrepreneurs go about finding top-notch kit to stock up their salons and spas? In short, it all comes down to finding reliable, professional suppliers who can provide you with what you need (and sometimes at discount prices if you&rsquo;re buying in bulk).To find the right product, equipment and furnishings suppliers for you, try the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Search online.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000\"> A simple Google search will bring up plenty of potential suppliers &ndash; to narrow them down, you&rsquo;ll want to compare factors like prices, shipping capabilities, lead time, and &ndash; if possible &ndash; reviews from other salon professionals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Ask industry peers for recommendations.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000\"> Nothing is more reassuring than a positive review from someone you trust! See if anyone in your network can put you in touch with a supplier they&rsquo;ve had good experiences with.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Use online forums.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000\"> Forums are another great way to find supplier recommendations from fellow salon or spa owners. Forums such as SalonGeek, which has over 100,000 active members, enable you to pose questions and receive honest answers from fellow beauty entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #fb4b4e\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Go to trade shows.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000\"> At salon exhibitions where suppliers show off their wares, you can meet sales reps face-to-face, explore a range of options, and more easily negotiate on price.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&rsquo;s worth considering that consumer demand for natural and organic beauty is consistently on the rise, so choosing suppliers who specialise in natural and ethical products could help your business to thrive.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"payment\"><\/a>Getting equipment for taking payment in your salon or spa<\/h2>\n<p>To take customers&rsquo; payments at your reception desk, you&rsquo;ll need an <strong>electronic point of sale (EPOS) system<\/strong>; encompassing a cash register and monitor, a barcode scanner, a receipt printer and, in some cases, a credit and debit card reader.<\/p>\n<p>To run this, you&rsquo;ll need <strong>EPOS software<\/strong> &ndash; this will usually come in a package with your EPOS system hardware, but in some cases you may need to buy or rent it separately. Alongside processing payments, this software can help you to track your sales, stock levels and more. You can find and compare different point of sale systems for your salon or spa in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/small-businesses-pos-systems\/\">the best point of sale systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your EPOS system doesn&rsquo;t come with a card machine, you&rsquo;ll need to buy or rent one separately (the ability to accept card payments is integral to success these days as fewer people choose to carry cash with them). Take a look at our round-up of what&rsquo;s available and their prices in our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/best-small-business-credit-card-machines-readers\/\">best card readers<\/a> for a small business.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, in order to take payments you&rsquo;ll also need a <strong>business bank account<\/strong> and a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/what-is-a-merchant-account\/\">merchant account<\/a><\/strong>, where customer payments are stored while being approved for you.<\/p>\n<p>To find the best merchant account provider for your beauty salon or spa business, simply use the free form at the top of this page.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"software\"><\/a>Choosing salon software<\/h2>\n<p>Alongside equipment, furnishings and products, software is also a hugely important consideration for beauty salons and spas. An easy to use online booking system, in particular, will appeal to your clients and streamline your appointments process.With customers able to view your salon&rsquo;s available slots and enquire after &ndash; or even book into &ndash; one without having to call or otherwise contact you first, installing beauty salon software can free up precious time for you that, without the software, you&rsquo;d be spending answering the phone.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention that the software will afford your customers a modern user experience which will show them that your business is forward-thinking and cares about how easily they can approach you and access your treatments.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There is some really good state-of-the-art software on the market available to use that can sync with your mobile and allow clients to book themselves into your diary.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">&ndash; Mica Nicole, Mica Nicole Hair Salon<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fox elaborates: &ldquo;We use Timely and it&rsquo;s fantastic. It&rsquo;s not ridiculously expensive like some but its comprehensive and full of features and our clients love it. They always comment on how easy it is to use.&rdquo;As well increasing your appointment-booking efficiency, some software can also help your marketing and customer acquisition by keeping a record of your clients and enabling you to easily send marketing materials to them (of course, if you&rsquo;re storing customer data you&rsquo;ll have to make sure that you and your software are compliant with GDPR).Leah Durrant, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leahdurrant.co.uk\/beauty-retreat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beauty Re:Treat<\/a>, says: &ldquo;We use salon software provider iSalon which is fantastic. It&rsquo;s crucial to have software; it allows you to market your clientele with birthday texts, regain lost clients and get to know who your clients are.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a beauty salon or spa, getting the right equipment and good quality products, and installing streamlined salon software, is key. 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