How Styling Chairs Can Enhance Service Experiences and Working Practices in Your Salon

Although a functional necessity in every salon, styling chairs are more important than simply giving your client something to sit on during their service. As clients spend the majority of their time in the styling chair, and stylists spend many hours working at them, they need to be versatile, accessible, comfortable and reliable, and they have to be built to withstand the rigours of constant use. As visual cue, styling chairs also contribute to your interior design and colour scheme, while supporting stylists and colour technicians to deliver the best service outcomes.

Katie Fielder, National Sales Manager at Takara Belmont (UK) comments: ”For stylists, styling chairs are a tool and a work station that needs to allow them to perform to the highest standards. As clients come in all heights and statures, having the right functionality to height adjust and rotate the client into the perfect position is essential - first to give the stylist unhindered access, but also to ensure stylists work in the most ergonomically beneficial way.”

For clients, the styling chair defines their hairdressing experience. As they can be seated in the chair for hours, comfort and posture is critical, as they look for relaxation and well-being in addition to great hairdressing. No client wants to look amazing as they leave the salon while feeling the aftereffects of their service in the neck and back.

Investing in the right quality is good for business and the environment

Choosing the right chair is essential to uphold the quality, integrity and reputation of your salon, but there’s also a commercial, economic and environmental imperative too.

“Salons lose service income due to downtime caused by broken or irreparable chairs, and the cost of replacement,” adds Katie. “Inferior chairs tend to break down more often and degrade over time, and parts and service are not always accessible. At Takara Belmont, we have a UK-based service team and parts are readily available in the unlikely event of an issue, which minimises service disruption. Many salons also choose our brand because reliability and longevity are key to sustainability and cost efficiency.

“We have also introduced a 0%, zero deposit Finance Lease Scheme which enables salons to invest in our world-class equipment in an affordable and tax efficient way. Available over 2 years, this gives salons a fixed monthly cost that’s 100% tax deductible for the duration of the agreement. After the term, salons can own the equipment outright, for one final monthly payment, or upgrade and start a new agreement.”

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

As a world-leading equipment brand, Takara Belmont brings over a Century of innovation to present the ultimate styling chairs. All chairs are available in a wide range of upholstery colours and fabrics to complement your brand and colour scheme, with hydraulic base options (with 360º lockable rotation) for the ultimate in style and functionality*.

Katie puts the spotlight on four chairs from their range that continue to inspire salons all around the world.

Cadilla and Cadilla M

Cadilla’s classic design, strength and gender neutral appeal has endured for decades to grace all kinds of hairdressing, beauty and grooming settings. With two versions available - the Cadilla (styling chair) and Cadilla M (multi-purpose) chair with its reclining backrest and adjustable headrest - salons can achieve seamless design and service continuity for cutting, styling and shampoo services.