How to Upgrade Your Salon on a Budget

Make the Most out of Your Space

Making the most out of your space means money well spent. "Ask yourself, what do you need?" says Tracy Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy's Hairdressing, Swindon. "In our case, our reception area was too large. So we used some of this space to create a whole new room for hair loss consultations which have become an important part of our business." Francesca Corteen, Interior Designer for REM, tells us: "Straightening off walls can really help maximise space as alcoves and nibs sometimes disrupt the styling mirror spacing. Choose multi-functional items such as the REM Glam Lux Salon Retail Unit; this has retail space for products and storage in one place. Island units are also a helpful way to make use of the centre of a room if you have a larger salon." 

"OUR CLIENTS LOVE THAT OUR
RETAIL AREA IS SMALL AND
NOT OVERPOWERING – THEY LIKE
MINI DISPLAYS THAT ARE
AROUND THE SALON AS OPPOSED
TO A LARGE AREA WITH
TOO MUCH CHOICE." 

Alex Thaddeus, Alex Thaddeus Hairdressing

#Trending 

According to trend forecasting company WGSN, tinted pastels, earthy neutrals, desert pigments, and nourishing greens are the colour schemes that are trending for SS24. 

DID YOU KNOW?

Takara Belmont offer a 0%, zero deposit finance scheme, which means you can upgrade your salon in an affordable and tax efficient way.

Stand Out From The Crowd

Thinking outside the box and being creative is key to making your salon stand out from the crowd. At Brooks & Brooks, it's all about a great window display. "We're in a high traffic thoroughfare so we regularly change what's in the window," says Jamie Brooks, Brooks & Brooks, London, adding: "Sally has done a fabulous job of displaying plants in the window. A lot of people stop and take photographs which is great for us because they post them on their socials – the new version of word of mouth. Therefore, it's really important that you have company branding in the window!" But it's equally important to be unique and show your brand personality. Lacey Hunter-Felton of Hunter Collective tells us you need to really understand what it is you love about your space and what the USP is. "Don't look at what other salons are doing, be true to your brand and understand what it is you love. What do you want your clients to experience?" Lacey believes coming back to that core value will always make your own space stand out. 

TOP TIP

"FOCAL POINTS SUCH AS CURVES PAIRED WITH A NEUTRAL COLOUR PALETTE CAN BRING ELEGANCE AND A MODERN VIBE TO A SPACE."

Barry Singer, Business Manager, Comfortel Furniture

"Don't be afraid to shop around for a price that suits you. When I was redesigning my salon, I was originally looking at one furniture supplier until I found similar designs at Alan Howard that better suited my budget."

Rebekah Sheppard, Studio Beige

Design Hack

"Prioritise elements and areas that are going to make the biggest impact," Harriet Schofield of Salon Supplies, tell us. "Incorporate clever storage solutions as part of your salon design such as shelving behind stations or built in cupboards." Did you know Salon Supplies have a dedicated furniture team that tailor their offering to suit your requirements? They have three large furniture showrooms in the South of England where you can see their diverse range of products in person.

Top Tip

"Choose an interior style that you think you will be happy with for a number of years. Classic colours and timeless touches will save you money in the long run, rather than opting for a trend that will look tired or outdated in a couple of years."

Tim Scott-Wright, owner of The Hair Surgery