Lighting in a beauty or manicure salon

In any beauty or manicure parlor, lighting is vital because it shapes the client’s experience as well as the technician’s productivity. In addition to improving the ambiance overall, good lighting guarantees accuracy in the fine detail work involved in manicures and pedicures. Finding the right lighting can make a big difference, whether you’re opening a new salon or trying to make your existing space better.

Good lighting contributes to making a space that is friendly and cozy for customers. It is easier to see the finer details when there are bright, strategically placed lights, so every nail art design or polish application is perfect. In addition to creating a calming atmosphere, soft, ambient lighting can also help clients feel pampered and comfortable while receiving treatments.

Proper lighting is crucial for technicians to avoid eye strain and maintain accuracy. Adjustable lamps, for example, can be used as task lighting to provide precise illumination for fine work. Achieving the desired results also requires accurately assessing the color of nail polishes and gels, which can be aided by using light that replicates natural daylight.

In conclusion, improving the client experience and service quality in a beauty or manicure parlor requires investing in quality lighting. Salons may create a welcoming and useful environment with the correct setup, ensuring that every visit is successful and enjoyable.

Aspect	Description
Type of Lighting	Use bright, cool-white LED lights for clear visibility during manicures and pedicures.
Light Intensity	Ensure lighting is strong enough to see fine details but not so harsh that it causes discomfort.
Placement	Position lights directly above work areas to minimize shadows and provide even illumination.
Color Temperature	Opt for a color temperature of around 5000K to 6000K for natural light effects that reduce eye strain.
Additional Lighting	Consider adding task lighting or adjustable lamps for detailed work and to provide extra light when needed.

Types of lighting

An essential element of a nail or beauty salon is enough light. To get the best outcome, the master must see even the smallest details in his work so that they can be adjusted. Apart from the functional and visual aspects, the lighting design of the salon needs to adhere to SanPiN 2.1.2.2631-10 regulations.

Three points are identified by SanPiN as the requirements:

1. Workplaces must be illuminated in accordance with hygienic standards. The document refers to Appendix 4, where a table is presented. The illumination of the room and each workplace is measured in "lx" – lux, from Latin – light. The illumination level is determined using a lux meter.

Using a Lux meter to gauge lighting levels

1. It is allowed to use fluorescent, LED and incandescent lamps as a source of artificial light;
2. Any workplace in a beauty salon must have combined lighting – a common and its own source.

The primary functions of room lighting are:

1. Comfort of masters. A well-equipped workplace and sufficient light helps masters do their job efficiently without excessive eye strain;
2. Comfort of clients. When coming to the salon for beauty procedures, clients want to relax and escape from routine problems. Artificial light should be soft and inviting.
3. Opinion about the salon. Lamps that emphasize design elements influence the opinion about the studio or salon.

Types of lamps

The following kinds of lamps were already covered when talking about SanPiN requirements:

1. Incandescent lamps. They are cheap, but consume a lot of electricity, heat up and burn out quickly. They give off a bright light that irritates the eyes when looking at the bulb;
2. Fluorescent. The basis is a tube filled with mercury vapor. Such sources are durable and give daylight, white, warm or cold light;
3. LED. They are considered the latest generation of lamps, as they are environmentally friendly, durable and consume little electricity. The only drawback is the high cost compared to other types.

In a beauty salon, combined lighting is used, which entails installing additional sources such as wall lamps, floor lamps, and diode strips in addition to a common one, such as a large chandelier in the middle of the space. There are two types of additional lamp installations:

1. Local. Such lamps help to highlight a certain area – a dining area, a recreation area or a place for clients to wait;
2. Accent – highlight interior items, work places.

The appearance of lamps and lighting fixtures, which serve as both a source of light and an element of design, takes up no less than the last spot in the interior lighting; however, let’s first go over the fundamental guidelines before reviewing the review from an aesthetic perspective:

1. General lighting is achieved by combining vertical and horizontal sources. Horizontal sources include pendant lamps, chandeliers, perimeter spotlights, vertical sources include wall lamps.
2. LED strips and bulbs are used for accent lighting. Creating accents is permissible only after installing general lighting – in this case, it will be possible to highlight "dark spots" and compensate for them;
3. Some details are highlighted with backlighting, which does not emit the usual white or yellow color, but, say, green, red or blue. You should not overdo it with such backlighting – a beauty salon risks turning into an eternal New Year.

Zonal lighting

Every workstation, office, or space in the room needs a different level of light saturation and brightness. The lighting in a hair salon is usually bright but soft, while in a spa it is typically soothing.

Customer meeting area

Large windows in the waiting area

If there are big windows or transparent doors at the entrance, place a ceiling lamp there as a decorative element. The room appears bright even though the only artificial light in the picture is a chandelier.

Windowless waiting area

Install a second chandelier, such as a floor lamp, to the ceiling of a room without windows.

A waiting area with just one light

Try using a single lamp and hanging it lower than usual if the waiting area is small. Consider human height as a starting point when determining the pendant’s height.

Appropriate illumination in the waiting room

Use ceiling lighting to add illumination, as this image illustrates.

Hairdresser"s workplace

The hairdresser’s area’s lighting

Three sources of light at once: the overhead main lamps, the lighting in the mirrors, and the accent lamps hanging next to each workstation.

The workspace of the hairdresser is lit by lamps.

The hairdresser’s mirror lamps

These lights encircling the functional mirror are thought to be an inventive and useful solution. This is, of course, accent lighting—a lighting element added to the main one.

Wall lamps above each employee and extra lamps along the mirror provide additional lighting when needed to supplement the ceiling lighting.

Washing area

Lighting in the laundry room

Position floor lamps next to every sink so that the masters won’t question the thoroughness of hair washing or the removal of coloring compositions.

Just one ceiling light

Light can be added by hanging a single ceiling lamp a little bit lower than usual. This solution keeps the glow from going out and highlights the sink, the desired area of the room.

Illuminating the area around the sink

The room is brightened by backlighting and ceiling lamps, especially when combined with a design that uses a lot of white.

Manicure room

Illuminating the beauty salon

Illuminating the manicured space

In order to prevent the colors of the coating from being distorted, the manicurist’s table needs to have an additional lamp above the working area that can be adjusted in height and provides soft daylight.

Illuminating the beauty salon

Select unusually shaped lamps to finish the interior. What matters most is that they provide adequate lighting.

Pedicure room

Illumination in the manicure area

Illumination in the manicure section

Use floor lamps or floor lamps with adjustable light direction to add extra lighting to the pedicure chair.

Two lamps in the pedicure room

SPA room

The spa room’s lighting

Adequate lighting in the spa area

Contrary to popular belief, the spa room does not need to be dark. Installing soft daylight lamps can help you relax just as much as subdued lighting.

Dim lighting in the relaxation area

Enchanting lighting in the massage area

However, it is not a mistake to lower the lights and create a serene, romantic ambiance. In this instance, you must begin with the room’s layout.

In a beauty or manicure parlor, adequate lighting is critical as it affects the customer’s experience as well as the caliber of the services provided. In addition to facilitating clear vision for technicians to produce accurate and exquisite results, proper lighting makes a client feel comfortable and at ease. Every aspect of a manicure or pedicure can be flawlessly performed by selecting lighting that is evenly distributed, bright without being harsh, and improves the overall atmosphere of the salon.

Design solutions

The reception desk’s lighting

An inventive way to light the front desk is to hang symmetrical lamps. suspended from the ceiling and the furniture’s gentle lighting.

Concept for illuminating the hair salon space

The room is made to look clean but not hospital-like by using two wall lamps for each workstation, long LED lamps on the ceiling, and white paint on the walls and floor.

A choice for illuminating the manicure space

An illustration of how to provide a manicure area with enough light is to use separate table lamps, low hanging lamps, and strip LED lighting on the ceiling.

Employing colored lighting in a typical hair salon. Naturally, this type of solution does not provide much lighting, but it still looks very good.

Common mistakes

1. Pulsating, bright light with prolonged exposure provokes fatigue and headaches. And if clients do not notice this during 1-2 hours of their stay, the masters will feel it on themselves during the whole day;
2. Too harsh light results in shadows falling from all objects in the room. Shadows distort the perception of design and the environment as a whole;
3. Not enough light. It is difficult to overdo it with the number of sources, while their lack is a common mistake. Think carefully about everything, even small lamps.
4. Predominantly accent lighting distracts attention, makes the room cluttered and overloaded;
5. Don"t overdo it with colored backlighting of display cases and shelves.

One of the key elements that improves the establishment’s reputation and has an impact on the masters’ work is lighting. Which lighting option did you like best among those presented? Tell us in the comments below!

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2 comments on “Lighting in a beauty or manicure salon”

ElenaEditorial staff

Hi there, Elena! You can work without a window in this situation, but in order to meet the requirements of the Sanitary Legislation, you also need to have adequate lighting and supply and exhaust ventilation to guarantee that clean air is flowing into the space. Additionally, bear in mind that working in low light negatively affects the master’s emotional and physical health. The current version of the Sanitary Rules does not specify a minimum area for the office; instead, you must act based on your own judgment and the comfort of your clients.

In order to create a relaxing and productive environment in a manicure or beauty salon, lighting is essential. In addition to improving the atmosphere overall, proper lighting affects the accuracy and caliber of the work being done. Well-positioned, bright lighting makes it easier for technicians to see every detail and guarantees that manicures and pedicures are done perfectly. Small flaws could go unnoticed in low light, which could have an impact on the finished product and client satisfaction.

Furthermore, optimal lighting can enhance the overall client experience. Bright, focused lights enable technicians to work more accurately, while soft, warm lights can help create a calming atmosphere. Salons can accommodate a variety of needs and preferences by investing in adjustable lighting, whether it’s for detailed work or a more tranquil, pampering experience.

In the end, the comfort of the salon ambiance and the caliber of services can be greatly impacted by the appropriate lighting arrangement. It’s important to take both aesthetic and practical factors into account when designing the lighting in a salon for manicures or beauty services. A well-lit salon is essential to a salon’s success because it not only improves the caliber of the work but also makes clients’ visits more pleasurable.

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