With health and wellness trends on the rise, many of us are now looking to venture out and treat ourselves to a bit of me time. There are so many beauty salons to choose from so how can you ensure that you are getting the best treatment possible for your money?
Location
A survey by Capital Hair and Beauty found that Norwich and Dundee were the top two cities with the most 4-star plus-rated hair and nail salons in the UK. You may also want to consider how close you would like the salon to be to you if you are considering being a long-term customer. You may want to find one close to your work so that you can pop in on your lunch break or you may need somewhere that has parking or is easily accessible by public transport.
Products and Services
You will want to choose a salon that uses high-quality products such as professional acrylic nail sets and equipment. Better quality products mean better quality results, particularly when paired with qualified staff who know what they are doing. If you know a particular service that you want, such as nail art, getting a qualified professional to do it likely means that the outcome will be much more impressive than if you go elsewhere. It also means that if something does go wrong, they will be able to fix it for you, which is especially important when it comes to services such as non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
You may also want to consider the number of services that the salon offers if you are looking to become a long-term customer and get a range of treatments over time.
Reviews
Checking the reviews of the salon is a great way to gauge how good their service is as they are a sign of how credible they may be. While most businesses do have negative reviews, it is always worth seeing if the good reviews outweigh the bad in order to make an informed decision.
Safety and Hygiene
Visiting a salon that has high standards of hygiene is essential in avoiding the risk of cross-contamination as germs can spread easily between customers. For example, if your nail technician uses a dirty piece of equipment on you, you could end up with a bacterial or fungal infection.
If this is something that you are concerned about, you should look to visit the salon and meet the therapist before booking an appointment. You will be able to get a good feel for the kind of salon that it is just by visiting and looking around for a few minutes. From this, you will able to see if the salon and equipment are clean, and if it is professionally run – you can even take into account the smell of the salon which can be a big indicator of cleanliness.
