Essential Tools (with Recommended Brands) for a Salon Suite

When outfitting your salon suite, you want tools and equipment that are reliable, high-performing, and representative of your brand. Below is a more detailed list with brand ideas and sample product links you can feature or use as inspiration.

1. Styling & Cutting Station

Professional Styling Chair

Top salon chair brands include Takara Belmont, Collins Manufacturing, Pibbs Industries, and Salon Ambiance. Buy-Rite Beauty

You’ll want a chair that has a hydraulic lift, 360° swivel, comfortable padding, and an easy-to-clean upholstery.

Mirrors & Stations

Match your chair with a high-quality mirror, styling station, and wall-mounted or free-standing shelf units for your tools and products.

2. Hair Styling Tools (Dryers, Flat Irons, Curlers, etc.)

These are among the tools most clients see quality and brand matter.

• Dyson — known for the Supersonic hair dryer and Airwrap multi-styler. Allure+1

• ghd — popular for flat irons and stylers. Byrdie

• T3 — recognized in beauty editor picks. Glamour

• BaBylissPRO, CHI, Hot Tools — often carried by salons and shops. Salon Brands+1

Sample product links (you can hyperlink or feature these in your blog):

• ISO Beauty The Essentials Full Styling Set — a solid ceramic flat iron set

• Hair Salon Hairdressing Tool Kit — a full stylist’s kit with shears, combs, etc.

• 8‑in‑1 Professional Deluxe Set — good for multi-function styling

• Hair Dye Beauty Salon Tool Kit — for color and treatment services

3. Cutting & Finishing Tools

• Shears / Scissors — Brands like Joewell, Yasaka, Kasho, Hikari are respected in stylist circles

• Clippers & Trimmers — Wahl, Andis, Oster are staples in barbering and hair cutting

• Combs, Brushes & Sectioning Clips — use brands like Mason Pearson, Tangle Teezer, Denman

4. Washing / Shampoo Station

• A shampoo bowl and reclining chair are essential for hair services.

• For portable or flexible setups, some salons use mobile shampoo basins.

• Brands like Collins also offer backwash systems and wet stations. Collins

5. Sanitation, Towels & Small Supplies

• Barbicide jars, disinfectant sprays, single-use capes, gloves, and UV sanitation units

• High-quality microfiber towels (brands like The Wet Brush towel line, Kellé, Saloniture)

• Storage carts (rolling tool carts) to keep essential tools at arm’s reach

6. Nail, Skin, & Specialty Equipment (if applicable)

• Manicure/pedicure station — tables, foot baths, lamps

• Esthetic tools — steamer, magnifying lamp, extraction tools

• Wax warmers, LED/UV nail lamps — brand examples: OPI, CND, Kiara Sky for nails

For example:Professional Manicure Kit with Storage Bag — a compact kit you could use or sell.

7. POS Systems, Booking & Tech Tools

• Use systems like Square, Fresha, Vagaro, Acuity Scheduling

• Tablets for appointments, digital receipts, and inventory tracking

8. Ambience & Branding Touches

• Branded signage, wall art, displays (e.g. your hair product line)

• Good ambient lighting (LED daylight-balanced, ring lights)

• Small comforts: diffuser (essential oils), water / coffee station, magazines

9. Maintenance & Backup Tools

• Extra cords, replacement parts (clipper blades, iron plates)

• Tool roll or case for traveling

• Surge protectors and cable management

Putting It All Together: Sample Setup + Product Section

Here’s how a blog section might read:

Featured Tools You Can Link ISO Beauty The Essentials Full Styling Set: A ceramic flat iron with less damage and consistent heat. Hair Salon Hairdressing Tool Kit: Includes shears, combs, clips — good as a starter kit or backup set. 8-in-1 Professional Deluxe Set: Multi-function tool set for stylists who do cuts, styling, maybe even color. Professional Manicure Kit with Storage Bag: A compact, full manicure/pedicure kit for your nail station.

Each of these links can go to your shop, affiliate store, or local supplier.