Hairdressing Chairs

Hairdressing chairs for your salon

A hairdressing chair, also called a styling chair or salon chair, is where your client sits through the whole appointment. Just Add People has more than 140 hairdressing chairs, all with a pump, so you can set the seat height for each client and work with a straight back. You will find classic and modern shapes, black and light covers, and chairs with a round base or a cross base. Below you can read what matters most when you choose, and which questions other hairdressers ask before they decide.

Guide: how to choose the right hairdressing chair

These six points decide whether a chair works for you and your clients.

1. Working height and pump

The pump lets you raise and lower the seat with your foot, so you never lift or twist to help a client up or down. Check the seat height range on the product page. If you cut both tall clients and children, the lowest position matters most. A chair that does not go low enough makes you bend at every short client, and that adds up over a working week.

2. Comfort for long appointments

A 20-minute cut and a two-hour colour put very different demands on the seat. If your salon does a lot of colour or balayage, look for good support in the back and seat. Clients notice the difference near the end of a long appointment, when a hard seat starts to feel uncomfortable. A client who sits well also sits still, which makes your work easier.

3. Round base or cross base

A cross base with wheels makes it easy to turn and move the chair, for example when you clean or change the layout. A round base stands still and gives a calm, tidy look at each mirror. Cross bases are the most common choice in modern salons. Round bases suit salons that want a fixed, classic setup where every chair stays in its place.

4. Colour and cover

Most covers are vegan leather that is easy to wipe clean between clients. Black is the safe choice, because it hides stains from hair colour. Light covers such as beige or sage give a brighter, softer salon, but they are more sensitive to hair colour and need a little more care. A few models have a back in ash wood for a warmer look than leather and metal alone.

5. Footrest and leg rest

Some chairs have a built-in footrest or leg rest, which makes long treatments more comfortable for the client. If many of your clients are older or short, a lower seat and something to rest the feet on make it easier to sit down and stand up. You can add loose footrests to any chair, and booster seats help children sit at the right height.

6. Budget

The range goes from simple models, for salons that need several chairs at once, to exclusive chairs with heavier materials and more handwork. Decide first how many chairs you need and how long they should last. If you are furnishing a whole salon, a starter kit or a joint quote often gives a better total price than buying the chairs one by one.

Popular hairdressing chairs

Chloe from Comfortel is one of the best-selling chairs, with a clean design and a choice of colours and bases. Eco, also from Comfortel, is a popular choice when you need to furnish several mirrors on a budget. Stockholm has a back in ash wood. At the exclusive end you will find Brother from Kiela and Thea from Takara Belmont, both with heavier materials and a finer finish.

Hairdressing chairs with wheels

Chairs with wheels on a cross base are easy to move when you clean the floor, change the layout or need more room at the mirror. They also let you turn the client smoothly towards the light without lifting anything. If you share the salon with colleagues and the space changes during the day, wheels give you more freedom. See all hairdressing chairs with wheels.

Hairdressing chairs with footrest

A chair with a fixed footrest gives clients a place to rest their feet during long appointments, so they sit more still while you work. It is a good choice if many of your bookings are colour, treatments or long styling. See all hairdressing chairs with footrest.

Used hairdressing chairs

Looking for a used hairdressing chair? Just Add People regularly sells demo models and furniture from its own showroom at a reduced price. Most of them have only been on display, not in daily use in another salon. The selection changes often, so keep an eye on used salon furniture.

Brands

Comfortel has a broad range that covers most budgets. Kiela and Takara Belmont are at the exclusive end, with heavier materials and more handwork in the details. Welonda has models like Retro, Violet and Belluna in many colours, and there are also chairs from Mirplay and Greiner. You can compare them all in the brand overview.

It should not hurt to be a hairdresser

A good hairdressing chair is just as much about your own body as about the client's comfort. When the chair goes to exactly the height you work best at, you avoid bending and reaching with your back, shoulders and wrists, client after client. Just Add People helps you find furniture at the right working height, so you avoid back and shoulder injuries. For your own height, a salon stool makes the same difference.

Price match, fast shipping and a 2-year warranty

With price match, Just Add People is happy to match the price of an item, so you always get the best price. You get fast shipping, and free shipping on orders over €200. If you change your mind, you have 14 days to return, conditions apply: made-to-order and customised products are not covered. And you always get at least a 2-year warranty on furniture and equipment. You can read the full terms and conditions before you order.

More than 30 years with hairdressing chairs

Just Add People is a family-owned company that has helped hairdressers for more than 30 years, and 96% of customers would shop there again or recommend it to others. In the showroom in Viborg, Denmark, more than 175 products are on display, so you can try the chairs before you decide. Not sure which chair fits your salon? Send a message and get advice from Klaus Østergaard, who has more than 30 years of experience with salon interiors.

Frequently asked questions about hairdressing chairs

What does a hairdressing chair cost?

It depends on whether you choose a simple model or an exclusive chair with finer materials and more adjustment. Simple chairs cover the basic need when you furnish several mirrors at once. Exclusive chairs have heavier materials, more handwork and often last longer in daily use. If you need several chairs, ask for a joint quote. It often gives a better total price than ordering them one by one.

How high should a hairdressing chair be?

Most hairdressing chairs pump down to a seat height of 38-44 cm, measured from the floor to the seat. That covers most adult clients. The seat height is always listed on the product page, so you can compare it with the chairs you have today. If you often cut children in the same chair, check the lowest position first. A chair that cannot go low enough forces you into a bent position at every child.

Should I choose a black or a beige hairdressing chair?

Black is the safe choice. It hides stains from hair colour and keeps looking new after years of daily use. Beige and other light colours make the salon brighter and softer, but they are more sensitive to hair colour, so plan to wipe them down after colour clients. If colour is a big part of your bookings, black is usually the easier choice. Many models come in both, so you can see them side by side.

What is the difference between a hairdressing chair and a barber chair?

A barber chair is heavier, usually has a headrest and can often tilt back, so the client can lie still during a shave. A hairdressing chair is lighter and built for cutting, colour and styling, where the client sits upright in front of the mirror. If you mainly do men's cuts and shaving, see the barber chairs. For a mixed salon, a hairdressing chair is the most flexible choice.

How does delivery and VAT work?

You get fast shipping, and free shipping on orders over €200. The delivery time is shown on each product page. Prices are shown excl. VAT, and businesses in the EU with a valid VAT number do not pay VAT, so enter your VAT number at checkout. For delivery outside the EU, for example to the UK, send a message before you order, and Just Add People will tell you about VAT and import costs.