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"By taking the time to think about furniture in a functional way, rather than purely an aesthetic way, they could actually save themselves money whilst still ensuring that they gain a good quality product.


Sitting pretty


The couch; the one piece of equipment that you really must have to carry out a successful treatment, or even a successful range of treatments, and probably one of the most expensive purchases you will make for your salon. Before you embark upon the journey of choosing a faithful couch, Angela recommends that you purchase furniture based on what treatments will be performed. "When selecting your furniture, purchasing choices should be based on functionality," she says. It's no use buying one that remains flat if you want to carry out a treatment that requires your client to be in a seated position.


Audrey Heffernan, Trainer for Hennessy Hair & Beauty, adds: "It's very important that you choose a couch that will fit into your beauty room and won't be taking up all the room. If you put a couch in that is too big for the room it can come across as not being very spacious and comfortable for the client."


Planning for the future is also a good idea when choosing your couch. Are there any treatments you're planning on training in sometime in the future? If you plan to keep adding treatments to your menu, you should go for a couch that can adapt for each treatment type, otherwise you'll end up struggling to introduce the things you want to.


Money talks


Your budget is going to be a major deciding factor when choosing the perfect therapy couch for you. Remember however that your couch should be an investment, something that you really do need to choose carefully and put a good amount of your budget into, it really makes a difference for both you and your client during a treatment.


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"Budget is always a key factor when purchasing any type of equipment, but basic, good quality furniture is available," advises Angela. "Many salon owners could save themselves money by considering their future requirements sooner rather than later when they are designing their salons. By taking the time to think about furniture in a functional way, rather than purely an aesthetic way, they could actually save themselves money whilst still ensuring that they gain a good quality product.


"When you buy salon equipment you need to ensure that the goods you purchase are right for your circumstances and not just the cheapest. Aim for quality and a comfortable couch and your investment will be rewarded. Where possible, try a couch before you buy it. Above all, when purchasing your furniture, always ensure that the goods you purchase are right for your circumstances and not just the cheapest."


Audrey adds: "When choosing a couch, make sure that it is practical and is fit for its purpose. If you just need a couch for waxing then go with a standard good quality couch, you don't need anything electronic or overly expensive for this. If you need a couch for massage and facials then it is a good idea to invest some money in a good motorised couch. It immediately gives a good impression to the client before the treatment even starts."


On the move


If you're a mobile therapist, choosing a couch that can travel with you may be a little different to choosing a static couch for a salon, but similar principles should remain in that you consider the treatments you offer, the quality of the couch and the comfort for your client.


The weight and size of the couches you look at is definitely a consideration; you don't want something that's far too big for your car boot or too heavy that you can't lift on your own. Try lifting the couches you're interested in before committing to buying them; after all you


will be lifting it in and out of your car all day long so it really does need to be manageable.


Choosing a basic couch will make it much more light-weight, choosing one with lots of added extras, no matter how good or exciting they may sound, is just going to add weight on. However, as with choosing a couch for a salon, make sure that it's sturdy, well made, and allows you to carry out the treatments you want to effectively. It's also useful, and very helpful for you, if it has a handle and cover to protect it during transportation to and from clients.


Fun furnishings


Choosing the rest of the furniture to fill your salon is the fun part; however what you choose should still be practical. Choose reception area seating that is durable and made to last, as well as easy to keep clean. You might find something that looks the part but it might look tatty in a couple of months, making it not really a cost-effective purchase.


Your reception desk should function how you need it to function. Take into account what equipment you have that needs storing on the desk. If you have a large computer, you will need something that can house this if you don't want it on display, but if space is limited or you just use a paper appointment book, you might be able to choose something smaller.


You may also want to invest in treatment chairs that are suitable for carrying out pedicures (if you can't already do this with your couch) and manicures, as well as nail stations and suitable chairs for your therapists. There's a wide choice of options when it comes to treatment chairs, including those with a built in Spa bowl for pedicure treatments and treatment chairs that can offer your clients a relaxing massage whilst you carry out a foot or hand treatment.


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