Arguably, your mind goes to the conventional. You need developer, color, bowls, chairs, wash sinks, hot tools, etc. But what if I told you that there are other items, things that you don’t automatically think about, that can help make your life easier and your salon run more efficiently? You’d be all ears, right? We thought so! Included here are 10 products that your salon needs that might not be considered staples, but should be. We are calling them side staples. Consider adding these items to your salon after your extra holiday cash flow or even giving some of them to your staff as holiday gifts.
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When starting your salon (or perhaps restocking your salon), what items do you think about?
Arguably, your mind goes to the conventional. You need developer, color, bowls, chairs, wash sinks, hot tools, etc. But what if I told you that there are other items, things that you don’t automatically think about, that can help make your life easier and your salon run more efficiently? You’d be all ears, right? We thought so! Included here are 10 products that your salon needs that might not be considered staples, but should be. We are calling them side staples. Consider adding these items to your salon after your extra holiday cash flow or even giving some of them to your staff as holiday gifts.
1. Ecoheads The Ping X Color Mixer
How to you mix your color? While the traditional way to mix color is with your application brush or perhaps a small color whisk, a new technology on the block makes mixing more efficient and can save you product waste. The Ping X Color Mixer combines your color in a fume-free bowl to enhance color performance by creating a smooth, consistent blend. The volume of color is enhanced, saving up to 30% of the product used. It also cuts down waste by up to 25%. You have less mess, and just think of the things you can accomplish while your color is mixing. It has a new time set of 120 seconds for mixing thicker textures such as bleaching powders. https://ecoheads.com
2. Eyevac Pro
Nothing says hot mess like hair all over your workstation, but cleanup between clients can often be hurried. Eyevac created a touchless vacuum specifically with salon professionals and barbers in mind. EyeVac Pro is a 1400-watt vacuum that gives you the opportunity to quickly and efficiently sweep hair, dust and debris out of sight. It is always on, with infrared sensors detecting your imminent deposit. It is also equipped with two high efficiency filters to remove dust, dirt and debris from the air and return clean air to the environment. When the red light goes on, you simply empty the canister in the trash and get back to work. https://eyevac.com
3. BossCaddi
For most salons, space is an issue. There are many great trays, rollers and caddies out there to keep a stylist’s supplies at the ready, but they take up valuable real estate and have to be stored. Enter the BossCadi, a metal tray that attaches to salon or barber chairs and is able to rotate 280 degrees while the stylist is at work. This invention has been all over social media, even selling out before coming back in stock. If this is a holiday must-have for you, I wouldn’t wait. https://bosscaddi.com
4. Comfortel Stylist Saddle Stool
When it comes to must-have furniture for a salon, stylist stools are typically not top of the list, but they should be. Here me out: Many salon services, particularly color services, can take hours and hours, putting stress and strain on a stylist’s body. The answer = a stool. And, the best stools for stylists to sit in while they work are saddle stools for comfort and posture reasons. Not only do saddle stools strengthen the spine, but they improve posture, relieve back/neck/arm pain and improve leg circulation. This stool by Comfortel was designed with stylists in mind with adjustable height, padded stool, gas lift and wheels that prevent hair tangle. https://comfortelfurniture.com
5. SalonPro LED Adjustable Ring Light For Salon Photography with Phone Mount and Mirror
For success of any stylist, before and after images of clients are a must. While spending decent money on the setup for these images may seem optional, investing in the right set up for client photography can bring you a big ROI down the road. This ring light by SalonPro comes on a tripod that can rotate 360 degrees. The light has 10 brightness levels in bright white, natural and warm light. The adjustable phone mount can fit almost any smart phone, and the legs have no-slip grips to prevent falls. https://salonproequipment.com
6. Salon Armour Powerhouse Cuff
Let’s talk about those items like clips, bobby pins or shears that you need at the ready and don’t want to put down on your tray. I have seen some social media posts where stylists have their clips on their bracelets, but for less than a week’s worth of coffee, you can have a solution right by your fingertips. Salon Armour was designed to bring stylists a cuff that held all the items they needed at the ready without damaging those items or you. The Powerhouse version of the cuff holds three shears, clips, makeup brushes, nail tools and comb. It has a larger magnet for bobby pins and extra elastic to hold mini brushes or metal tools. A ramp lifts shears higher off the arm, and the cuff is adjustable to wrist sizes XS-XL. https://salonarmor.com
7. Framar Kolor Killer Wipes
Color drips and slips happen, and it is up to us to notice before the client’s face or neck is a new color for a few days. You could get out a towel, wet it and rub aggressively at poor Sally’s face, or you can get Framar’s Kolor Killer Wipes and wipe the color away. The wipes easily remove color with a fresh scent, and they are appropriate for all skin types. https://framar.com
8. Rinsology Rinsing Neck Pad
Rinsing color from the nape of the neck is always tricky. You have to manhandle the client’s head, and it is easy to miss color there. The brains at Rinsology invented a solution for this issue by created a neck pad that not only provides rinse sink comfort for the client but it rinses the client’s neck for you. The pad installs quickly using your existing sprayer, with no need for additional plumbing. https://rinsology.com
9. BluSmart Extension Organizing Tray
A good tray is necessary for any stylist, but one specifically made for extensions can mean the world of difference for those with that specialty. The BluSmart Extension Organizing Tray holds extensions on all for sides, with three heat resistant cups to put your hot tools in. It also has holes to hold a color brush, tail comb or plier. https://blusmarttools.com
10. Fromm Softees Plush Microfiber Towels
Let’s talk towels a minute. When it comes to towels, sure you could go basic, but investing in quality towels will save you time, money and sanity. The Softees Plush Microfiber towels dry hair—wait for it—three times faster than cotton towels, saving you and the client time. The towels are available in five shades, and they withstand frequent washing to last up to six times longer than cotton towels. They are non-abrasive on fragile hair/skin, and result in less blow dry time for reduced heat damage and frizziness. www.frommpro.com
