| The type of equipment required for a nail salon is | | | | pedicure services. Pedicure spas are designed to |
| different than that of a salon that solely offers hair | | | | offer a client extreme comfort while a nail technician |
| styling services. This equipment can be just as costly | | | | performs a pedicure. Pedicure spa systems typically |
| as outfitting a hair salon, depending on the style of | | | | consist of a padded chair for extra comfort that |
| the pieces and materials used in manufacturing nail | | | | often features a rolling back massage. These chairs |
| salon equipment. | | | | are attached to a foot spa where the client can |
| There are several pieces of specific equipment that | | | | indulge in soaking their feet, prior to receiving their |
| will typically be utilized in a nail salon. A manicure table | | | | nail treatment. Foot spas often feature jets that |
| is the most common piece of nail salon equipment | | | | offer a full foot and lower leg massage for ultimate |
| found in virtually all nail salons. A manicure table is | | | | relaxation. New pedicure spas typically cost between |
| similar to a common desk and it allows a nail | | | | $3,000 and $4,000. An additional piece of nail salon |
| technician an ample, steady surface area to perform | | | | equipment that is used in conjunction with a pedicure |
| work on a client's nails. Basic manicure tables feature | | | | spa is a technician's stool. This low stool allows the |
| storage drawers, a padded hand rest for comfort, | | | | nail technician to face the client and provide nail |
| and swivel casters. Additional features of higher-end | | | | treatment. These small pedicure stools are often |
| manicure tables include vents, built in electrical outlets, | | | | easily adjusted to the correct height for each |
| and polish racks. | | | | technician and client. |
| Typically, manicure tables are made of a wood | | | | Nail salon equipment varies from extremely basic, |
| laminate for durability and easy cleaning. Nail dryers | | | | inexpensive, equipment to costly high-end equipment |
| are a separate piece of nail salon equipment that are | | | | featuring the latest in accessories. As with new |
| often placed on a manicure table to allow the client | | | | equipment, there is also a high demand for used nail |
| to fully dry their nails after receiving a fresh coat of | | | | salon equipment. Used nail salon equipment may be a |
| polish. Manicure tables are available through a large | | | | good option for a salon owner who is just starting |
| number of retailers and can vary in price from under | | | | out or values simplicity. Used nail salon equipment can |
| $100 to over $1,000. The price is usually dependent | | | | offer huge cost savings to the buyer. When buying |
| on the features the table offers and the materials it's | | | | used equipment it is important to ensure that all |
| made of. | | | | adjustment mechanisms and electrical parts are in |
| A pedicure spa is a staple in salons that offer | | | | proper working order prior to making a purchase. |
