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It
is important to assess your current salon layout and your long-term salon dream
before undertaking the process of opening a new salon or redesigning your
current salon, educational facility, or spa. Here are the important questions
to ask yourself before contacting a salon furniture manufacturer.
*Remember you can reference our Design Grid.
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1.
Square footage of your space?
2. Outer walls (brick, cinder block, sheetrock)?
3. Water heater (gas/electric)? Gallons?
4. Electrical Amps (amps)?
5. Air Conditioning servicing your area (tons/btus)?
6. Front entrance door type (single/double door)?
7. Rear door type (single/double door)? |
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Present flooring? Preferred flooring?
9. Are there columns in the middle of your space?
10. Present ceiling type?
11. Present lighting?
12. Are there adequate restrooms?
13. Remodeling budget?
14. Budget per station? |
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1.
Is the reception area included in the remodeling?
2. Number of persons that waiting area should accommodate?
3. How many people will be working the front desk?
4. Will there be a computer(s) at the reception desk? |
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Have you purchased and researched Phone Systems and Intercom?
6. Will there be a cash register at the reception desk?
7. Storage space required in reception area? |
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1.
Number of stylist's?
2. Percentage of cut/blower work?
3. Percentage of set work?
4. Number of dryer is needed?
5. Number of Processing Areas?
6. Number of stations required in tint area?
7. Number of shampoo bowls?
8. Are you remodeling a manicure area?
9. Number of each style?
10. Space needed for each?
11. Airbrush workspace needed?
12. Are you remodeling a pedicure area?
13. Where will it be located? |
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Will there be a separate wet area?
15. Waxing required?
16. Number?
17. Location?
18. Facial required?
19. Number?
20. Wet?
21. Massage required?
22. Number?
23. Location?
24. Shower?
25. Tanning required?
26. Number? |
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1.
Will you have a dispensary sink?
2. Washer/Dryer ? Size?
3. Lounge? Number?
4. Storage required? |
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Dimensions required for office?
6. Number of restrooms needed?
7. Size of each? |
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Don't forget to ask yourself these questions... |
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1. Price list of
services.
2. Appointment cards.
3. Bookkeeping record books, etc.
4. Pencils, pens, stapler.
5. File and file folders.
6. Stamp pad and "Deposit only" stamp.
7. Stationary, envelopes, stamps.
8. Customer sales tickets, service record files.
9. Outside sign.
10. Magazines for your customers.
11. Vending machines.
12. Retail products. |
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1.Check
with your vendor to see the approximate time of shipment. Add about two months
and plan your Grand Opening! (Always plan your Grand Opening a month after the
salon opens to allow yourself to "tweak" and fine tune everything)
2. Plan Grand Opening Advertising and invite list
3. Order food and balloons |
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Add the special touches to your salon like plants, urns, pictures, etc.
5. Speak with your employees and have them "talk it up"!
6. Take a few deep breaths; the best is yet to come! |
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