Beauty Essential Supplies, Products and Equipment

Keeping your hair styling tools clean is vital to your client’s well-being and equipment’s longevity. To clean your hairbrushes and combs, begin by removing all strands of hair by hand or combing through the brush bristles. For tangled or difficult to remove hair, use scissors to cut the hair between the bristles down the length of the brush. (Experts advise removing hair between clients as well as at the end of the day). Next, loosen product residue or debris with a manicure brush or toothbrush and place in a bucket or container. Completely submerge in a cleansing solution of warm water and dish soap or shampoo and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and place in a second bucket or container. Add a sanitizing solution like Barbicide, following proper mixing instructions, and soak for an additional 10 minutes. After the final soak, place the disinfected hair brushes and combs on a towel to dry - Do NOT rinse. Repeat the cleansing, disinfecting and sanitizing process at least once a month.

Like a personal bath towel, salon towels should be washed following the manufacturer’s instructions. In general, salon towels should be washed after every use separately from other salon linens. Use a quality laundry detergent and do not use fabric softeners. Wash smaller loads to allow for thorough cleaning and match similar colors and materials to maintain the integrity of your towels.

Microfiber towels are excellent options for drying hair as they minimize breakage and maximize absorbency. Made of porous strands of polyester and nylon and woven, Microfiber fibers are 100 times finer than human hair. When woven into fabric, each square inch is made of approximately 200,000 absorbent fibers that effectively reduce drying time and won’t leave balls of lint behind. Microfiber towels are also absorbent without the need for rubbing the towel over the hair. With less friction, both frizziness and breakage is minimized. Lastly, microfiber towels are cost-effective as they hold up exponentially more washings than other fabrics.

In a salon setting, pleasing a client starts with your environment and your quality of service. Factors including client comfort, service preparation and quality supplies are imperative to your success. Intrinsics Naturally has compiled a list of hair coloring necessities to consider including in your salon and service routine to ensure your client’s complete satisfaction:

Color Processing Equipment:

• Shampoo bowls and chairs
• Bleach-proof and color-safe towels
• Designated storage for hair coloring supplies
• Hair Color bar or salon cart

Hair Coloring Basics

• Brushes and combs
• Spray bottles
• Latex and vinyl gloves
• Timers
• Clips

Color Preparation & Hair Dye Supplies:

• Protective capes
• Color mixing bowls
• Color brushes
• Tube squeezers
• Bleach applicators
• Color removal wipes
• Cotton rolls
• Cotton balls
• Neck strips
• Foil
• Tint applicators
• Highlighting, weave, processing and neutralizing caps
• Stylist aprons
• Mixing whisks
• A variety of bleaching products, hair developer, permanent and semi-permanent color, stripper, charts, and specialty shampoos and conditioners.