A Look At Nail Salon Equipment
By Josh Riverside, Fri Dec 9th
The type of equipment required for a nail salon is differentthan that of a salon that solely offers hair styling services.This equipment can be just as costly as outfitting a hair salon,depending on the style of the pieces and materials used inmanufacturing nail salon equipment.
There are several pieces of specific equipment that willtypically be utilized in a nail salon. A manicure table is themost common piece of nail salon equipment found in virtually allnail salons. A manicure table is similar to a common desk and itallows a nail technician an ample, steady surface area toperform work on a client's nails. Basic manicure tables featurestorage drawers, a padded hand rest for comfort, and swivelcasters. Additional features of higher-end manicure tablesinclude vents, built in electrical outlets, and polish racks.
Typically, manicure tables are made of a wood laminate fordurability and easy cleaning. Nail dryers are a separate pieceof nail salon equipment that are often placed on a manicuretable to allow the client to fully dry their nails afterreceiving a fresh coat of polish. Manicure tables are availablethrough a large number of retailers and can vary in price fromunder $100 to over $1,000. The price is usually dependent on thefeatures the table offers and the materials it's made of. Apedicure spa is a staple in salons that offer pedicure services.Pedicure spas are designed to offer a client extreme comfortwhile a nail technician performs a pedicure. Pedicure spasystems typically consist of a padded chair for extra comfortthat often features a rolling back massage. These chairs areattached to a foot spa where the client can indulge in soakingtheir feet, prior to receiving their nail treatment. Foot spasoften feature jets that offer a full foot and lower leg massagefor ultimate relaxation. New pedicure spas typically costbetween $3,000 and $4,000. An additional piece of nail salonequipment that is used in conjunction with a pedicure spa is atechnician's stool. This low stool allows the nail technician toface the client and provide nail treatment. These small pedicurestools are often easily adjusted to the correct height for eachtechnician and client.
Nail salon equipment varies from extremely basic, inexpensive,equipment to costly high-end equipment featuring the latest inaccessories. As with new equipment, there is also a high demandfor used nail salon equipment. Used nail salon equipment may bea good option for a salon owner who is just starting out orvalues simplicity. Used nail salon equipment can offer huge costsavings to the buyer. When buying used equipment it is importantto ensure that all adjustment mechanisms and electrical partsare in proper working order prior to making a purchase.
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