Building a barbershop business that has become an integral part of your community needs more than just a pair of scissors, trimmers, and years of training. You need the right barber shop equipment that establishes your brand and supports the workflow of your business.
At Salon Furniture Warehouse, we have over 50 years of combined experience that has allowed us to help countless barbershops build a full roster of loyal clientele. That’s why we recommend the most important barbershop equipment you need to ensure when you open your doors, you make the best first impression.
So whether you’re opening your first location or want to refresh your existing barbershop essentials, our guide will list all the furniture, fixtures, and fittings you need to ensure you give your first or 1000th customer a professional experience. Read on to give yourself the best start possible.
Why investing in quality fixtures and furniture is important
The design and layout of your barbershop are your best calling card — it’s the first point of contact your business makes with your local community, and it can make all the difference in why your next customer walks through the door.
While busy schedules of walk-ins and back-to-back appointments can feel a little frantic, a calming design and an optimized layout and workflow will do all the heavy lifting to increase your operational efficiency and help you serve your customers with your trademark customer service.
From workstations with integrated shelving to mirrors and basins, among others, investing in the right barber shop equipment will help keep you and your staff organized and on track to deliver your client’s new go-to signature cut, trim, or fade.
Our barber shop equipment checklist
- Barber pole
Your barber pole can be your most important bit of signage. Its cylindrical shape of swirling red, blue, and white stripes immediately grabs attention, so your barbershop can instantly stand out among other storefronts. It’s been a common fixture among all barber shops since medieval times when barbers were responsible for many people’s personal and medical care — since then, it has become a nostalgic symbol and a beacon to represent a place for men’s grooming.
- Reception and customer seating
Whether you want to create a premium experience with luxury salon furniture, add a classic throwback with vintage-inspired pieces, or create a modern space for men of all ages to visit for their next cut, the design of your reception area helps establish the aesthetic branding of your barbershop to encourage new customers to try your services.
As the first point of contact, carefully choose a reception desk that carries through your barbershop’s branding while offering discreet storage for your POS system, computer and booking systems, telephone, and other supplies. We have various options, ranging from tufted leather-upholstered styles to builds fitted with LED lights, 3D paneling, and classic timber pieces — all available in multiple colors, stains, and stone counter options to help you make a positive impression.
For many barbershops that only accept walk-ins, reception seating can be one of the most essential barber shop equipment you can have. We offer an expansive selection of benches, sofas, and armchairs in a range of color finishes fitted with plush foam cushioning that ensures your clients stay comfortable and are happy to wait in line.
- Retail display shelves
Retail installations are an important part of every barbershop to upsell your customers without taking up your staff’s time. With open backs that keep your entire range of specialist shampoos and conditioners, styling products, aftershave, shaving cream, and shavers in full view, you have a marketable opportunity to grow your sales and give your customers a barbershop experience at home.
- Styling stations
Now that it’s time for your customer’s appointment, it’s time to bring them to your styling stations. Acting as the hub for any barber, they host your staff’s tools, allow your barbers to check that hair and beard cut lineup symmetrically in the mirror, and allow your clients to review the progress of their haircut.
Our styling stations are available in various builds, including single and double-sided constructions and wall-mounted and freestanding pieces, among others. From half-length to full-size builds, they feature integrated storage, and many are also fitted with LED lighting to give your customers a broader view of their hairstyle in natural-looking light.
While some full-service barbers that are popular for coloring hair and event styling may offer dedicated shampoo stations, hair drying chairs, and hairdryers and steamers, most barbershops opt for a more streamlined service offering and choose to recess basins into a countertop next to the barber chair to save space.
- Barber chairs
When it’s time to host your client in your barber chair, you can give them personalized one-on-one service. These seats feature stately and vintage designs, firm but stylish upholstery that minimizes wear and tear, and arm and footrests that allow you to host your customer in comfort. Each of these barber shop equipment is height adjustable, so you can easily work with both kids and adults to prevent over-straining your arms while bringing them closer to your eye line so you can provide them with a more precise cut and style.
Consider furnishing the cutting floor of your barber shop with a stool or customer chair that allows parents to sit with and calm their children when they feel a bit of unease.
- Cabinets and trolleys
Between hand towels, extra clipper heads, and other supplies, there is always a need for more counter space to work from. Built on castor wheels so you can take it to whatever station you’re working from, our cabinet and trolleys offer a simple and versatile unit to expand your storage and usable space and keep your most important tools within arms reach.
- Mats
Mats are a non-negotiable piece of barber shop equipment used to insulate your staff’s feet from standing on hard floors for hours each day. While helping to prevent discomfort and fatigue and promote a more supportive posture, mats are an important occupational tool to maintain your staff’s comfort and health at work.
With a range of circular or rectangular mats in various designs to choose from, take a moment to nail down a preferred design to maintain a cohesive look throughout your barbershop.
Shop the best barber shop equipment at Salon Furniture Warehouse
Running a professional barbershop requires more than just passion alone to propel it forward into business success. The right barber shop equipment can help to organize your workflows and create a signature experience your customers can’t find anywhere else.
At Salon Furniture Warehouse, we have all the fixtures and furniture needed, including specialized styling chairs to transform your space into a relaxing environment where your clients will love to linger.
For more information on designing a welcoming barbershop or salon, read our guide on how to pick out the ideal salon chair. With fast delivery and competitive financing options, fitting out your business has never been easier.
