
—Pete Hornig, Kaemark general manager

—Jeff Grissler, Minerva director of corporate relations

—Giampiero Stuani, Gamma & Bross president

—Valerie Putnam, Michele Pelafas, Inc. director of design

—Lyle Mackenzie, Buy-Rite Beauty director of sale

—Louis Benevento, Salon Interiors designer

—Leon Alexander, Eurisko Design CEO and president

—George Civello, Novva Etopa presiden

—Francesca Lewis, Takara Belmont North midwest regional sales manager

“When planning your salon shampoo space, backwash units are a must. They are great for your salon clients, and also better for the stylist’s back by helping to improve their posture. When choosing a backwash unit, it’s important to explore all the features the unit has to offer, not just the color options. Easy plumbing access? Removable pieces for easy clean up? Pivoting bowl? Replacement fixtures in stock?”
—Autumn Stepanek, Belvedere sales design consultant
Appointing your new salon design with furniture and equipment is an exciting step, but it can also be an overwhelming process. Designers from some of the industry's top manufacturers offer guidance by sharing some of their favorite tips for shopping for salon furniture and equipment. Before you head to the warehouse, order online or tear down that wall, take a moment to heed their advice.
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