How to Decorate Hair Salons

Hair Salon Décor Ideas

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  Make your decorating project a success with the right planning. Decide on a consistent theme and coordinating colors to use throughout the salon. Choose a theme that mirrors the salon’s personality and its surroundings. Consider a modern look with bold shapes, vibrant colors and modern art for salons located in larger cities and metropolitan areas. Opt for a rustic theme with neutral colors in rural areas. Pick a retro theme to give your salon a vintage feel with black and white checkered floors, and touches of colors like yellow, mint green or teal.

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  Upgrade worn-out, uninviting furniture in your salon’s waiting area with high-quality, durable seating that reflects a salon’s professional service and matches its theme or colors. Stick with sturdy, easy-to-clean fabrics like leather. Make sure salon chairs are equally fashionable, functional and comfortable. Bear in mind that futuristic-looking, bright-colored chairs might work in a modern or retro theme but are likely inconsistent with a rustic look.

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  Remember that smaller details like wall art and mirrors are just as important. Avoid boring wall decorations such as photos of different hairstyles. Find artwork of soothing nature scenes or use framed black and white photography for more impact. Use quality mirrors that match a theme, such as square mirrors for a modern look or oval mirrors for a touch of luxury.

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  Find a light source that provides enough light for staff to work while keeping customers relaxed. Incorporate natural lighting, if possible, and use floor lamps or small overhead lamps for additional lighting. Try to avoid using harsh, bright fluorescent lighting.

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  Determine whether you want your salon's product display as a main focal point in the salon or simply a decorative touch. Using larger, more elaborate display cases may help draw attention to the products for sale. Using displays with glass shelves helps it “blend in” to the background, while ones made of wood tend to stand out more. Arrange retail displays neatly and creatively to make them more alluring. Organize items so they catch the eye and reflect the salon’s reputation.