The Best Salon Chairs
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There are three different styles available with this salon chair. Two have a back that wraps around the side, while the other is open on the sides with armrests. One comes in brown while the other two come in black. Each chair is covered in high-quality materials to ensure it's not only comfortable, but it also lasts through rigorous use.
Versatile OptionsYou can choose from three style options with this chair, including colors in black or brown.
Keeping this salon chair clean in between clients is a breeze, as it's made using a high-quality PU leather cover. The seat offers plenty of padding and there's an elegant footrest for added support. Stylists will especially appreciate the hydraulic pump and th chair's ability to rotate a full 360 degrees.
Comfortable Seating for ClientsThis salon chair has a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds.
You can adjust this salon chair upward in just a few downward steps of your foot, then move it back to its original position with one long pump. It uses a heavy-duty hydraulic pump that ensures the seat eases up and down smoothly. The chair is built to last, with a seat and back covered in high-quality material and a heavy-duty solid chrome base.
Easy to AdjustThis salon chair is built with a heavy-duty hydraulic pump to make it easy to adjust the chair to the perfect height.
The anti-slip chassis on this salon chair and rubber ring keep the chair in place, reducing the risk it will slip around and preventing damage to your floor. You'll get detailed installation instructions with the chair, which is fairly easy to put together. You can adjust the seat height from 21 to 25 inches using a foot-operated lifting rod.
Comfortable SeatCustomers will be comfortable in this salon chair, which is padded with high-density sponge and ergonomically designed.
This salon chair comes with everything you need for your salon, from a hydraulic foot-operated lift to a footrest. The seat is filled with small-cell high-density foam to keep customers comfortable while seated. One downside with this chair is that you can't adjust it while the customer is seated.
Heavy-Duty Steel FrameThe heavy-duty steel frame on this salon chair will ensure it not only holds up over time but also doesn't tip.
Buying Guide
Whether you run a salon or lease a booth in a salon suite, you’ll need the right tools to start taking customers. In addition to scissors, brushes and styling products, you’ll also require a sturdy, comfortable chair to host customers for a haircut.
But there are a few basics to prioritize when shopping for a salon chair. The first is safety. You’ll need a chair with a base strong enough to keep the seat in place without tipping over. Preferably, it will have rubber on the base to prevent it from slipping around. This will not only ensure safety for you and your clients but will also prevent the chair from scratching your floor.
The next consideration is comfort. This applies not only to the customers sitting in your chair, but to you, the stylist, as well. Measure the height of a current chair in your salon and determine exactly where you’ll need it to be both for your own comfort and your typical customers. Clients should also be able to put their feet in the footrest without it putting them in an awkward position.
The material of the seat also plays a role in how comfortable your clients are. You’ll need a cover that will hold up through all the use it will get. Also pay attention to the padding a chair offers. Customers should feel comfortable as they’re sitting in your chair, even for longer procedures like coloring. The armrests should be in a good position for a variety of heights.
Seat adjustment is the final feature you’ll need to look at. Most salon chairs adjust with a foot lever, but these can vary in functionality. Look for a chair with a hydraulic pump built in to make sure when you raise or lower your chair, it will go smoothly. A salon chair should also lock in place once you have it at the desired position.
What to Look For
- Assembly can be complicated with salon chairs. See if you can take a look at the instructions before you order to make sure you’ll be properly prepared. You may need a second pair of hands or special hardware to put it together.
- You’ll probably notice that most salon chairs are made from high-quality vinyl rather than fabrics. There’s a reason for that. Vinyl is easy to clean while also resisting staining from any products that drip on it. You also won’t have to worry about hairs getting caught on the material of vinyl versus fabric.
- Salon chairs typically adjust through the use of a foot lever. This allows you to move a customer up and down as needed even when your hands are full. Look at the instructions for adjusting the chair before you buy.
- Hydraulics can ensure that when you adjust the seat, the experience is a smooth one for the client.
- Some salon chairs don’t allow you to adjust the seat while the customer is in it. That means your customer would have to stand up before you can move the seat up or down. This obviously isn’t ideal, so make sure you are buying a seat that lets you adjust it while the client is seated.
- Even though they adjust, salon chairs come in a variety of height options. Check to make sure yours will move to the positions you’ll expect before you buy.
- Check the frame of any chair you choose. The best will have a heavy-duty steel frame that will not only hold up over many years of use but will also resist tipping.
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