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How to remove hair dye from your hairdressing chairs
All the equipment a hair salon needs
Hotel furnishings for spas and wellness facilities
How to choose the right treatment stool
Christian Rostved changes the term home salon
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Henri brings Vipp back to the hair salon
Helle Krabbe chooses natural hair care
Heidi Marquart
Granit Gashi puts the experience first
People at work
Granit Gashi puts the experience first
People at work
Christian Rostved changes the term home salon
People at work
Helle Krabbe chooses natural hair care
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Christian Rostved changes the term home salon
He made the plan and spent a year building it. The result is a salon that in no way resembles what people imagine when they hear the word home salon.
What does a hairdresser earn?
See what a hairdresser typically earns as a newly qualified professional, apprentice, and experienced worker, and what affects pay the most in practice.
All the equipment a hair salon needs
The complete list of equipment, items and gear a hair salon needs, from a salon stool and mirror to lighting, extraction and towel warmers.
Get started with marketing
Should you spend money on marketing as a hairdresser? Read on to find the solution that best suits your salon.
Helle Krabbe chooses natural hair care
At Krabbe Studio, hair care, interior design, and the customer experience are connected.
How to Care for Your Hairdressing Chairs | Guide with Pictures
Want your chairs to look new for longer, feel clean for every client, and avoid stiff upholstery? Let’s find a simple routine that works in a busy day. Most “leather chairs” in salons are actually vegan leather, also known as faux leather. It’s durable, dirt-repellent, and stays looking great—especially when you care for it properly.
Granit Gashi puts the experience first
Hair By Gashi inspires others in the industry to think of the hair salon as a community and not just another space.
Make your salon Instagram-friendly with 5 easy steps
Five practical steps to make your salon Instagram-friendly, from a photo-worthy feature wall to a hashtag your clients use themselves.
No-shows: What you can do
How to handle no-shows professionally and what Danish law says about charging a cancellation fee.
VAT for hairdressers: Benefits and common questions answered
How to calculate sales VAT and purchase VAT as a hairdresser, and how to use VAT to invest in your salon.
People at work
Christian Rostved
He made the plan and spent a year building it. The result is a salon that in no way resembles what people imagine when they hear the word home salon.
Mike
Read how Mike updated the entire salon and created an iconic identity by making the most of the room’s original details.
HENRI
In 1939, a blacksmith built a trash can for his wife's hair salon. That can now hangs at MoMA. Now a hair salon has given Vipp a new color and brought the Danish design brand back to the hairdressing industry.
Helle Krabbe
At Krabbe Studio, hair care, interior design, and the customer experience are connected.
Heidi Marquart
Heidi has created a salon where calm, presence, and thoughtful design give every customer an experience beyond the ordinary.
Granit Gashi
Hair By Gashi inspires others in the industry to think of the hair salon as a community and not just another space.
Katrine Støvring Christensen
Katrine has worked backstage, taught internationally, and won a bronze medal at the World Championship, but today you will find her in her own studio, ASTRO.
Martin Mero and Miguél Engel
In an industry where many follow the same path, Humble Barbers creates pop-ups at summer festivals and keeps friends, crew, and artists sharp.
Victor Fontanez
Victor Fontanez, aka VicBlends, has changed what it means to be a barber, doing so with a deep faith in God, human connection, and hard work.
Winston Studio
Winston Studio has created something truly special: a concept where community and innovative ideas meet modern men’s haircuts.
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How do you become a cosmetologist in Denmark?
Beautician or cosmetologist? Explore the two routes into the profession in Denmark: the public vocational education and private cosmetologist courses, which schools you can choose from, and what you actually learn along the way.
Hairdressing chairs, styling chairs and salon stools: what’s the difference?
If you’ve ever searched for “hairdressing chairs” and ended up looking at a chair for the client instead of yourself, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common points of confusion in the industry, and we’re clearing it up once and for all. In short: there are two types of chairs in a salon. There’s the chair you sit on. And there’s the chair your client sits on. It sounds simple. But in practice, the terms are often used interchangeably, making it difficult to find the right one when you shop online.
How to choose hair care for your salon
Hair care is part of your interior, not just the shelf. See how fragrance, branding, and consistency across your range shape the customer experience.
How do you become a hairdresser in Denmark?
Are you training to become a hairdresser? Here are the four routes into the program, the schools you can choose from, and what you don’t learn at school.
Hairdressing chair for rent in salon community
Are you considering renting a chair in a shared salon? Here are the pros and cons, and how it compares with financing your own salon.
How much does a hair salon cost?
The price of a hair salon depends on several factors, including location, size, equipment, and furniture. In this article, we’ll explore the factors that can affect the cost of starting or buying a hair salon.
How to choose furniture for your salon
A practical guide to choosing chairs, mirrors, lighting, and storage for your salon, with a focus on ergonomics first.
Finances
Financing Hairdresser Furniture: Everything You Need to Know
Have you found the perfect hairdressing chairs and wash units, but would like to spread the payments over a longer period? Then financing may be exactly the right solution for you. However, many hairdressers are unfamiliar with all the finer details, such as residual value, and how some companies advertise low monthly payments while failing to mention that a large final payment is due. In this article, you’ll get a simple explanation of the most important financing terms and what they mean for you in practical terms as a hairdresser.
How to pay for a salon
In an industry where many hairdressers do their utmost to give their clients a fantastic experience, it’s frustrating to see some hairdressers being deceived during the purchasing process. So how should you pay for your salon?
What does a hairdresser earn?
See what a hairdresser typically earns as a newly qualified professional, apprentice, and experienced worker, and what affects pay the most in practice.
Rental of hairdressing chair
Do you have an empty workstation in your salon and also dream of buying new furniture? You have a unique opportunity that you should consider: rent out the space and use the money to buy new furniture. Read on to find out how to do it.
VAT for hairdressers: Benefits and common questions answered
How to calculate sales VAT and purchase VAT as a hairdresser, and how to use VAT to invest in your salon.
Marketing
Get started with marketing
Should you spend money on marketing as a hairdresser? Read on to find the solution that best suits your salon.
Branding for hairdressers
Branding is what your customers say about you when you’re not there. See how your interior design and customer experience shape your brand.
Make your salon Instagram-friendly with 5 easy steps
Five practical steps to make your salon Instagram-friendly, from a photo-worthy feature wall to a hashtag your clients use themselves.
Stop giving discounts: How to reward loyal customers
A discount is a short-term solution. Discover 5 ways to reward loyal customers and build a genuine relationship instead.
Tips and advice
How to remove hair dye from your hairdressing chairs
Got hair dye on the upholstery? See how to remove even a dried stain with bleach, and why the color of your upholstery matters more than you think.
All the equipment a hair salon needs
The complete list of equipment, items and gear a hair salon needs, from a salon stool and mirror to lighting, extraction and towel warmers.
Hotel furnishings for spas and wellness facilities
Hotel furnishings require a different approach than a regular salon. See what to choose for the reception, lounge, treatment areas, and storage.
HairMaster: How to replace heating tubes
The heating tubes in your HairMaster are the parts that wear during use and can eventually burn out. Fortunately, replacing them is easy. Safety first: Turn off your HairMaster, unplug it, and let the head cool down completely. The heating tube is made of glass, so handle it carefully.
How to Care for Your Hairdressing Chairs | Guide with Pictures
Want your chairs to look new for longer, feel clean for every client, and avoid stiff upholstery? Let’s find a simple routine that works in a busy day. Most “leather chairs” in salons are actually vegan leather, also known as faux leather. It’s durable, dirt-repellent, and stays looking great—especially when you care for it properly.
All About Lighting for Hair Salons
Lighting, also known as hairdresser lighting, is not a minor consideration in a hair salon. Read on to learn everything about lighting for salons
How to change the filter on a HairMaster
Does your HairMaster need a new filter? Here you get a short and clear guide with pictures, so you can easily replace the filter in your HairMaster
No-shows: What you can do
How to handle no-shows professionally and what Danish law says about charging a cancellation fee.
Interior Design Assistance
A list of partners who can help with flooring, curtains, signs, painting, and accounting for your salon.
Head Spa certified equipment
How do you ensure that your Head Spa equipment is original and certified for Head Spa? Look for a certification label and that the equipment is produced by the Japanese Takara Belmont. Read on to make sure you buy original equipment.
Ergonomics
How to choose the right treatment stool
A guide to choosing the right treatment stool if you are a cosmetologist, massage therapist, tattoo artist or acupuncturist—not a hairdresser.
All about extraction
See the difference between extraction and ventilation, and why local extraction protects both you and your clients in the salon.
How to choose the right styling chair
If the chair is too high or bulky, you’ll quickly feel it in your back and shoulders. Many newly qualified hairdressers actually leave the profession early in their careers because they put strain on their bodies every day. Here are five points to look out for—read on and enjoy a better everyday experience in your salon.
Roller wheels: The new standard
See the difference between classic wheels and Roller wheels for salon stools, and why Roller wheels have become the industry standard.
How to choose the right washing unit
A detailed guide to washing units: basin width, neck cushion, backrest angle, massage levels, and why the mixer’s material matters more than you think.
How to choose the right salon stool
Movable and flexible, hairdressing chairs are an essential part of modern salon interiors. This article will help you choose the right salon stool. Bonus: If you choose a salon stool with good wheels, they’re incredibly fun to roll around on :)
Life as a Hairdresser - everything you need to know as a hairdresser
Welcome to Life as a Hairdresser, a blog and knowledge centre created for you if you want to learn more about the hairdressing profession and find out how to create the best possible working day. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced hairdresser, you will find a comprehensive collection of knowledge, tips and inspiration here to help you at every stage of your journey as a hairdresser. The blog is freely available to everyone and covers all the topics that are essential for a modern hairdresser. From finances and marketing to inspiration, tips and advice, we offer articles and guides that make it easier to run a successful salon.
Subcategories covering every aspect of life as a hairdresser
Life as a Hairdresser is divided into several subcategories, so you can easily find the content that is most relevant to you. Here is what you can expect to find in each category:
Finances
Finances are an important part of running a successful hair salon. Here you will find articles about budgeting, pricing your services and strategies for increasing your salon's revenue. We look at how you can optimise your expenses, find the best financing options and choose the payment methods that best suit your customers' needs. The finance category helps you get your finances under control, so you can focus on your passion.
Inspiration
Find inspiration for your daily salon practice. In the inspiration category, you will find everything from the latest hair trends to tips for salon interiors and unique styling ideas. We cover how you can draw inspiration from the major trends in the industry and combine them with your own style, so your salon always feels up to date and unique. Are you looking for ideas for your salon's atmosphere? Read our articles and get inspired by new and creative ways to attract and impress customers.
Marketing
Marketing is a crucial part of a successful hair salon. In this category, you will find effective strategies for attracting more customers and creating a strong online presence. We take an in-depth look at social media, email marketing and customer experiences, so you can find the marketing method that best suits your salon. With the right marketing strategies, you can build a loyal customer base and increase your salon's visibility.
Getting started
Are you ready to start your own salon? Our getting-started category gives you a step-by-step guide to getting started. We look at the most important considerations and decisions you need to make, including choosing a location, purchasing equipment and planning your business model. This category is perfect for you if you want to create a solid foundation for your salon, so you can grow and succeed in the industry.
Furniture brands
Hair salons require specially designed equipment and furniture, which is why we have collected knowledge about the leading furniture brands. From Olymp and Comfortel to specialist products such as Vismara and Moebe, you can find articles about which brands are best suited to different salon styles and needs. We also review which features make a difference in everyday work, so you can choose the right equipment for your salon and create an interior that is both functional and welcoming.
Tips and advice
In our tips and advice section, we share everything from everyday advice to advanced techniques that can improve your workflows. You can find tips on how to optimise your working time, avoid work-related injuries and maintain a high standard of customer service. This category is designed to give you practical solutions that make your working day easier and more efficient, while ensuring your customers have a great experience.
Free and accessible knowledge for all hairdressers
At Just Add People, we believe that knowledge should be easily accessible and free for everyone. That is why we have made Life as a Hairdresser open and free for everyone in the industry. Whether you are looking for specific knowledge about financial management, want to improve your skills or simply need inspiration to give your salon a boost, this blog is a resource created with you and your needs in mind.
Keep up with developments and expand your knowledge
The hairdressing industry is constantly evolving, and our blog helps you stay up to date. With Life as a Hairdresser, you can follow the latest trends and updates, find inspiration and learn new techniques that can improve your salon. Wherever you are in your career, the blog gives you the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve success.
Discover Life as a Hairdresser and become part of a community that shares your passion for the hairdressing profession.