Description
Beauty salon lighting design is a crucial aspect of a beauty salon interior design. Because the lighting of a beauty salon, hair salon, or nail studio affects the mood of customers, creates their first impression, and manages the efficiency of employees.
Therefore lighting in a beauty salon has a practical application. It helps the professionals work, see the clients clearly, and ensure that the service is provided at the required level. Even the best hairdresser, manicurist, or makeup artist will not be able to do their job in poor lighting. Not to mention that improper lighting harms your eyesight.
* The level of illumination in the salon is from 300 to 700 lux, depending on the area or type of salon.
Golden Rule #1 – Use beauty salon lighting design to ensure uniform illumination.
The first golden rule of lighting a beauty salon is to ensure uniform illumination in all areas of the room and pay special attention to the illumination of the workspace. One way to qualitatively illuminate the workspace is to place pendant lamps with a large luminous surface area above it. A large diffusing screen creates soft but intense local lighting.
Uniformity of the general lighting background is achieved by placing the lamps quite frequently. Regardless of the type of lighting equipment you select for the salon, the light from the lamps should not form clear light spots on the floor. The lighting calculation will tell you how often the lamps should be placed.
The huge range of ceiling lights makes it difficult for you to choose the right equipment. So how do you choose correctly? Or rather, do you not choose something that is not suitable?
Modern LED lamps have excellent characteristics and are produced to solve various lighting problems. All types of lamps are used in a beauty salon lighting design but with restrictions on location.
If lamps with diffusing screens (diffusers) can be used almost without restrictions, then directional light lamps can cause some inconvenience during operation.
Golden Rule #2 of a beauty salon lighting design is not to use lamps with an open light source
So, the second golden rule of lighting a beauty salon is not to use lamps with an open light source where and in such a way that this source falls within the view of the client or salon employee.
Spotlights, also called downlights, are also considered open-light source luminaires. This type of lighting equipment is actively used in commercial lighting. It is also important to place such luminaires in such a way that the bright luminous surface of the luminaire is hidden from view. It is also important to consider the specifics of beauty salons, which have many light-reflecting mirrors.
Interior beauty salon lighting is not only a function, it also creates mood and atmosphere.
One recommendation is to avoid bright, cold light (over 4000K), as it is more associated with a hospital. On the other hand, too warm, subdued light (under 3000K) is relaxing, and may not be suitable for salons offering express services.
Golden Rule #3 – Use salon lighting design to create an atmosphere.
Neutral white light (3000K) will work in most cases.
Proper lighting makes you look better by bringing colors as close to their true colors as possible. It also helps colorists do their work with maximum precision.
Golden rule #4 – use lamps with a high color rendering level (at least 90 CRI).
Color Rendering Index (CRI) is the ability of a light source to display colors. CRI is a very important parameter. Imagine a situation where a client is happy with their new hair color only until they leave the salon. If the lights in the salon do not render colors properly, the hair color or makeup will not look the same in daylight as they did in the salon. Color distortion in color rendering is another problem inherent in low-quality light sources.
We have dealt with the obvious aspects of beauty salon lighting design. Let us recall that these are:
- Sufficient and uniform lighting
- Comfortable light without glare
- Quality light (suitable color temperature of light and required color rendering)
Let’s move on to the non-obvious.
Lighting design considers both functional and decorative lighting. Lighting fixtures are full-fledged interior elements that shape the style of a beauty salon.
The use of designer lighting enhances the visual appeal of the salon and helps to distinguish it from competitors.
Decorative and designer lamps are produced in standard modifications or can be developed specifically for the project.
Since we have moved on to special solutions, we cannot help but note the trend of recent years – the creation of selfie zones in salons. These are special places where clients and beauticians can take pictures of the results of the work performed. Such photo zones are necessarily equipped with good lighting.
The cost of equipment is one of the most important issues for a business owner. And we can confidently say that lighting systems can be easily adapted to any budget. Among the series of inexpensive lamps, you can choose what suits the client and the interior of the salon.
Conclusion
In conclusion of the article, we remind you that lighting is a serious tool for fighting for a client. Lighting, when used correctly, creates an atmosphere, forms a style and a recognizable image of a beauty salon. Light helps employees in their work and manages clients’ impressions.
The wide range of manufactured lighting fixtures offers a choice for any budget and for different lighting tasks.
Lighting, as a modern tool, among other things, helps to save resources, since LEDs are a long-lasting light source that does not require frequent replacement and operating costs. The use of lighting control systems helps to reduce lighting costs by up to 30%, and in some cases, even more. But this is material for a separate article.
If you have any questions about proper lighting for a beauty salon, would like to receive a lighting project, or select lighting fixtures for your existing project, please contact us by call or write to us! We are available on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:30!