# Salon Equipment and Supplies: Where to Buy

Salons buy chairs, shampoo units and stations from salon furniture manufacturers and dealers, and professional products from licensed-professional.

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Updated: October 6, 2026

Salons buy chairs, shampoo units and stations from salon furniture manufacturers and dealers, and professional products from licensed-professional distributors. Some distributors require a cosmetology license to open an account. Ask about delivery, installation, plumbing requirements and warranty.

## Vendors to compare

| Vendor | Type | Good to know |
| Takara Belmont | Salon and barber furniture | Chairs, shampoo units; dealer network |
| Belvedere | Salon furniture | Styling chairs and shampoo units |
| Minerva Beauty | Salon furniture and equipment | Online store |
| CosmoProf | Professional beauty distributor | Account for licensed professionals |We have no commercial relationship with any vendor listed. We do not receive payment for listings. Vendor websites were checked as live on October 6, 2026. We list no prices because they change. Check each vendor’s current terms, and get written quotes.

## Questions to ask every vendor

- License required to buy?
- Delivery and installation included?
- Plumbing and electrical requirements for shampoo units
- Warranty and replacement parts
- Lead time

## Compare quotes

Use the supplier quote comparison worksheet and the equipment purchase checklist.

## Worked example

A salon owner chooses hydraulic chairs and shampoo units from a manufacturer's dealer, confirming plumbing and electrical needs with her contractor before ordering. Professional color comes from a distributor that requires a cosmetology license for the account. She asks about delivery, installation and warranty, and orders a few extra parts for the shampoo units.

## Lead times

Furniture and shampoo units can have long lead times. Order early in the build-out schedule and confirm delivery dates in writing.

## Planning the order

Start with a floor plan that shows each station, shampoo bowl and dryer, then confirm plumbing, hot water and electrical capacity with your contractor. Order furniture early, since lead times can be long, and schedule installation before the board inspection. For products, open distributor accounts as soon as your license and business details are ready, and plan an opening order around the services you'll offer most. Keep warranty documents and dealer contacts together for future repairs.

## Mistakes when equipping a salon

- Ordering furniture before confirming plumbing and electrical
- Too few shampoo bowls for the number of stations
- Cheap chairs that fail within a year
- Opening product accounts too late

## Common questions

### Do you get paid by these vendors?

No. We have no commercial relationship with any vendor listed.

### Why no prices?

Prices change often and depend on your account and location. Get written quotes.

### Do I need a license to buy professional products?

Many professional distributors require a license; ask before applying.

### Should I buy used salon furniture?

It can save money if it's in good condition and cleanable.

### Should I buy from one dealer?

Using one dealer for furniture can simplify delivery, installation and warranty; compare packages.

### How much product should I stock?

Start with what your menu needs for the first weeks and reorder based on usage.

### Do shampoo units need special plumbing?

They need drains and hot and cold water; confirm requirements with the manufacturer and your plumber.

### What about dryers and processors?

Buy based on your color volume; processors speed color services and help on busy days.

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