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Minerva Beauty offers the chairs in four all-new colors.


Two salon chairs accessible to guests with mobility difficulties are now available from Minerva Beauty, Inc. The Zaria Hydraulic Salon Styling Chair and the Atikus All Purpose Chair are each equipped with an innovative flip‐up style footrest, providing handicap easy entry and exit from the chair.
“At Minerva, we strive to provide salon equipment that is not only stylish but also functional to accommodate the needs of all our customers,” says Jay Rawl, President and CEO at Minerva Beauty. “We are so excited to now offer these two salon chairs that are perfect for every salon setting as well as a critical addition for salons in eldercare centers!”
Both chairs come in four all-new color choices of premium vinyl: Black, Olive, Sienna Brown, and Taupe.
Along with the flip‐up footrest, the Atikus and Zaria also feature:
High-density foam memory cushioning for maximum comfort
Uholstered armrests
Tight seam stitching.
The Atikus All Purpose Chair reclines up to 70 degrees and is equipped with a fully removable headrest, while the Zaria Styling Chair includes a strategically placed gap between the chair back and cushion for easy cleaning.
“The Atikus and Zaria are unmatched when it comes to form and functionality,” says Jeff Grissler, Director of Corporate Relations at Minerva Beauty. “With the ability to flip up the footrest as guests enter and exit the chair, it adds a level of precaution for your business and your clients. From eldercare centers to salons and spas, both chairs provide the professional quality you can depend on for your business.”
Originally posted on Modern Salon

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