Used Salon Chairs

Some of the most commonly purchased used salon chairs are barber chairs and styling chairs. This can be an advantageous avenue to free up resources as you are starting your business to help with the unforeseen expenses that will arise. There is an old joke that new entrepreneurs are unaware of the “twice factor”. You may have heard this explained as there will be twice as many costs and it will take twice as long as you expected. Even with the most diligent research there will be unexpected expenses that will come out of nowhere that will catch you by surprise.

If this is the route you are exploring and considering purchasing used salon equipment, there are some routine inspections that can be performed to help alleviate purchasing defective products. In this blog post, we will focus on styling chairs since this is the most commonly purchased piece of used salon equipment.

The obvious is any tears on the material covering the cushion, backrest and armrest if applicable. Tears only get worse and can quickly create quit an eyesore. As you are checking for small tears, closely inspect the stitching. This may not be as obvious, so it may require a little more effort on your part. Follow the stitching around the chair and make sure there is no separation or stretching in the stitching.

Next, pump the chairs hydraulic as high as it will go and then allow it to lower to its lowest position. Listen for any type of gurgling sound. This will indicate that air is in the hydraulic fluid. Also, as the hydraulic is in its highest position, stay sitting in the chair for a moment. You may hear a small popping sound and the chair will lower a bit. Both of these are indications of an internal seal starting to deteriorate. These are a few quick inspections that can be performed to check the functionality of the chair. If you would like to learn a more comprehensive approach to inspecting salon equipment, please visit our website at www.salonequipmentresource.com.

Used Salon Equipment

Used salon equipment has become a much more viable option in today’s market than it has been in the past. If you are on a tight budget and trying to open a salon or barbershop, this is an alternative that can save you thousands of dollars in upfront costs.

Many salon equipment and spa furniture distributors allow customers to either put items on consignment or gives them a small credit as a trade in when they purchase new products. In addition, as salons and barbershops redecorate or upgrade their equipment they will try to sell their old items on craigslist, ebay and other sales platforms. If you choose this route to make your equipment purchase there may be opportunities to find some great deals on cheap salon equipment.

If you purchase salon equipment used from a distributor there may be a few safeguards in place that should shield you from defective equipment. As the distributor receives the items, they should take them through a series of inspections and tests prior to reselling the item. Please understand that not all distributors take the same precautions when dealing with used salon furniture so it is important for you to inspect the items yourself before making your purchase. Please visit www.salonequipmentresource.com to learn more about how to inspect items before making your purchase.

Most of the time no warranty is offered when purchasing salon equipment used from a distributor but you may be able to negotiate at least a 30 day warranty, especially if your order is large enough. If you are able to negotiate a temporary warranty make sure you get it in writing. There is an old saying that if it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen. We will follow up this blog with product specific inspections that you can perform when purchasing used salon equipment in the following days.