How to choose a beauty chair?

Cosmetological procedures are an integral part of the life of a modern person who tries to prolong his youth and beauty as much as possible by all possible methods. The popularity of these services has provoked the emergence of a huge number of specialized clinics and beauty parlors. Due to the fact that cosmetology is more related to medicine, equipment and instruments must be of high quality and specialized. This also applies to the beauty chair.

A cosmetology chair is the central element of every cosmetology office, which determines the quality and range of services provided, as well as the convenience of the client and the cosmetologist. Before purchasing equipment, you need to consider a number of parameters:

• a list of planned cosmetic procedures;
• functional purpose;
• acceptable price range.

Additional accessories for the beauty chair:

• headrest;
• orthopedic mattress;
• towel holder;
• armrests;
• replaceable covers;
• additional stands.

These components can be seen not in all models of beauty chairs, they often need to be purchased additionally.

Experts have developed a special procedure for choosing a high-quality beauty chair:

• determination of the required functional range;
• choice of brand and manufacturer;
• study of the supplier's information site;
• consultation with the manufacturer's employees;
• calculation of the total cost of goods, taking into account logistics costs, promotions and discounts.

The popularity of cosmetic procedures and the wide range of services provided by specialists in this industry pushed manufacturers to release several types of this equipment. Cosmetology chairs are of the following types:

• mechanical;
• hydraulic;
• electrical;
• mixed.

Mechanical and hydraulic models are the easiest to operate, belong to products with a low price range, and also do not need expensive component parts.

Most of the new equipment is equipped with electric motors, which simplify the work of the cosmetologist as much as possible and are automatically adjusted using the remote control. This equipment can be vibrated and heated. The main disadvantage of electric models is the high price range.

Depending on the installation method, the chairs are of the following types:

• mobile;
• stationary.

Mobile models are used in small offices, as well as by practicing cosmetologists at home, multifunctional stationary units are used in large cosmetology institutions.

In specialized stores, you can see a wide range of beauty chairs that differ in appearance, design, functionality and price range.

For the equipment of a professional beautician's office and high-quality procedures experts recommend paying attention to the models that are presented below.

• Alpha-10 - one of the best electrically driven models. Specifications - 2 motors, solid metal frame, anti-corrosion protective coating, removable pillow, face hole, remote control, adjustable armrest height. Advantages - convenience, ergonomics, stylish design, pleasant texture, affordable price range.

• Lemi 4 - Italian model, which has the highest level of comfort. Technical features - 4 electric drives, orthopedic mattress, galvanized steel frame, remote control.

• "OD-2" Is a Russian model manufactured by Plastek-Technic. Specifications - maximum load level - 180 kg, seat width - 60 cm, total weight of the product - 75 kg, two electric motors, mechanical leg support adjustment.

• Bentlon - popular Dutch model, which is in demand all over the world. Technical characteristics - the presence of 3 motors, remote control, automatic height and tilt adjustment, retractable head restraints, the level of permissible loads is more than 150 kg. Advantages - high build quality, versatility, ease of management, reliability.

The choice of equipment for a beauty parlor is an important and responsible event, on which the prosperity of the organization and the presence of positive customer reviews depend. When choosing a comfortable beauty chair, you must rely on certain criteria.

• Functionality - an important indicator on which the quality and quantity of services provided depends. Experts do not recommend overpaying for a universal or multifunctional product, most of which the organization does not plan to use.

• Quality - the main indicator on which the period of operation of the equipment and its uninterrupted operation depend.Due to the fact that this type of goods has a high price range and is purchased for a long period of time, experts recommend paying special attention to the quality of products and their assembly. Also, frequent breakdowns will cause downtime and unplanned financial costs associated with the loss of customers and the purchase of spare parts.

• Manufacturing material - an aesthetic and practical indicator that affects the appearance of the chair and the tactile sensations of customers, as well as the resistance of the product to cleaning, disinfection and specialist manipulations.

• Lifting mechanism type - a technical indicator that affects the convenience of the client and the level of physical fatigue of the master. Modern equipment can be equipped with the following mechanisms:
  1. hydraulic lift - smooth and high-quality mechanism, the action of which is based on the oil pressure in the cylinder, disadvantage - high price range, frequent breakdowns;
  2. electric lift - a reliable mechanism, the action of which is due to the operation of an electric motor. disadvantage - the obligatory presence of an electric power supply or a storage battery.

• Headrest type (removable and non-removable) - an indicator on which the convenience and comfort of the client depends, as well as the quality and quantity of the procedures performed.

• Number of section positions - an indicator that allows the master to carry out all the manipulations as conveniently as possible, and the client does not feel discomfort during the procedure. The minimum number of sections should not be less than 3 units.

Particular attention should be paid to the selection of inventory if the organization purchases new equipment, the price of which must fully correspond to its technical condition.

Despite the fact that manufacturers use different colors for the design of these products, experts recommend giving preference to white models.

Experts recommend paying attention to Italian, Polish, French and German goodswhich are of high quality and reliability. In recent years, the demand for Russian products has increased.

The following video provides an overview of the basic model of the SD-3560 beauty chair.