Lighting Requirements for Beauty Salons and Barbershops

Lighting for a beauty salon is very important. It not only provides a comfortable environment for work, but forms the image of the institution, creating an atmosphere in which people want to return. It is important to choose the right fixtures, as the requirements for different areas vary.

Lighting in the cabin should create a comfortable environment.

What role does lighting play?

Light in hairdressing and beauty salons is of great importance, as it affects a number of aspects:

1. Creates an impression of the institution for those who drive or pass by. Here, first of all, the lighting of the shop window and the entrance group is important, as well as high-quality light inside the premises, if large windows are used and the interior space is clearly visible.
2. Provides ideal conditions for high-quality performance of work by hairdressers and other specialists.It is important that people can see everything down to the smallest detail and at the same time not strain their eyes, so as not to get too tired in the process. The better the conditions, the better the result and the more grateful customers you will end up with.
3. Properly selected light ensures accurate color reproduction, so that both the master and the client can appreciate the color of hair, nails, etc. If the lighting distorts color rendering, then problems may arise due to the fact that people then find that the shade is not at all the same as it was perceived in the beauty salon.
4. Clients should feel cozy and comfortable. This applies to all zones, so you need to think about each separately. Pay special attention to the place where they wait in line, as for some reason it is often overlooked.

With the help of lamps, you can give the salon the mood of a certain era.

Natural light is also important, so windows are made as large as possible when possible.

Primary requirements

Lighting for a hairdressing studio or beauty salon must meet a number of requirements. It is best to follow the norms from SanPiN 2.1.2.1199-03 “Hairdressing. Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the device, equipment and maintenance. Several features can be distinguished:

1. In rooms intended for washing and coloring hair, as well as drying them, the level of illumination should not be lower than 400 lux.
2. For hairdressing salons, the norm is also equal to 400 Lx.
3. Rooms in which cosmetology services are provided - here the norm is from 500 lux.
4. For halls where manicure and pedicure masters work, a minimum illumination indicator of 500 Lx is required.
5. Zones or separate rooms for waiting for visitors should be illuminated at a rate of 200 lux. The same indicator is required for the staff rest room.

High demands are placed on the quality of lighting in hairdressing salons.

It must be remembered that for hairdressers and beauty salons, the most important factor is high-quality color reproduction. Therefore, they use lamps with color temperature, as close as possible to daylight, to eliminate any problems with perception and ensure a clear reproduction of shades.

Professional lighting for a beauty salon by area

In order for the clients to have a good impression, and for the masters to work comfortably, it is necessary to provide the most uniform and uniform lighting in each of the zones. In order to make it easier to figure it out, it is best to divide the room into functional zones and build on them.

Reception area lighting

The lighting of the reception area requires special attention.

This place catches the eye, as everyone who enters the salon sees it. You should be very careful with its design:

1. reception desk. It should be highlighted to attract attention, but not create discomfort. Local lighting is usually used, which allows you to design the area as needed. For an employee, an additional lamp is most often placed to create a working area and ensure the convenience of working with papers, etc.
2. Facility logo, various diplomas should also be covered separately in order to focus attention and create the right impression. It all depends on the situation and the configuration of the room. It is best to use spotlights or directional light.
3. The waiting area requires special attention. You should put comfortable furniture there and use calm, comfortable lighting that sets you up for relaxation and rest. Shades with diffused light are best suited, which do not create discomfort for the eyes, but at the same time provide good visibility. If there are magazines or other printed materials in the recreation area, the table surface should be well lit.

By the way! Do not forget about the entrance to the building, corridors and passages, if any. They need quality lighting.

Lighting for hairdressing salons

Modern LED lighting of the working room in the hairdresser's.

For work areas, the requirements are an order of magnitude higher, so you need to select equipment taking into account a number of recommendations:

1. Provide uniform general lighting, for this diffused light is best. If the room is large or elongated, it is better to use several small light sources instead of one powerful one. Special attention is paid to working areas, they should be in areas with the best light.
2. To ensure ideal conditions, you need to use additional lighting for hairdressing mirrors. It is best to place it on top or on the sides. Do not put the backlight around the perimeter of the mirror, as it will distort the color reproduction and emphasize all the imperfections of the face. You can use fixtures with directional light to change their position if necessary.
3. Manicurists and beauticians require high-quality local lighting that reproduces colors clearly and ensures perfect visibility. The best option - LED equipment.

Types of lamps used

First of all, you need to choose a light source, it is better to use one of two options:

1. Fluorescent lamps give a bright homogeneous light, do not heat up during operation and do not consume a lot of electricity. But for a hairdresser or manicurist, they may not be suitable due to flicker, which does not affect color reproduction, but over time contributes to the accumulation of eye fatigue.
2. LED lamp they are better suited, as they give an even bright light with a flicker coefficient of less than 1%. They provide any color temperature and can be adjusted for different purposes. At the same time, energy consumption is the lowest, and the resource is the largest.
   An example of LED lighting on suspensions.

As for lamps, the following models are best for hairdressing and beauty salons:

1. Chandeliers or diffused light panels. Used for general lighting, they can have different sizes and shapes.
2. Spotlights to highlight individual zones.
3. Track systems with the ability to install shades anywhere.
   Track systems allow you to place lampshades anywhere on the tire.
4. Wall options with plafonds or the ability to adjust the luminous flux.

For manicure and other specialized work can be used special lamps.

An illustrative video example of implemented lighting in a beauty salon. Tips from a lighting designer.

Lighting for a beauty salon or barbershop needs to be done taking into account a number of recommendations in order to ensure a good result. It is worth being guided by the norms from SanPiN and using lamps with natural color rendering.