Popular Nail Desk Layouts for Salons

Small salons still find the linear nail desk layout very favorable because it optimally uses the space available while still ensuring fluidity in the work-flow. Hongzi Chair, which specializes in salon furniture, explains that in this layout, nail desks are positioned in a straight row along one wall, while the rest of the salon is left unobstructed for client passage. Each nail desk is set on a 2-3 foot distance on both sides to allow stylists to work while also providing comfort to clients. For instance, in a 10x15 foot salon, one can conveniently set 3-4 nail desks in a row, which is a far better option that other layouts which utilize more floor space. Equally, the linear nail desk layout allows the stylists to reach shared tools (such as nail polish racks and sanitizing tools) that are set at the end of the line. It is this combination of practicality and optimal space usage that makes the linear nail desk layout so ideal for salons with a small floor area.  

L shaped nail desk layout boosts stylist productivity while ensuring client ease  

Medium sized salons prefer the L shaped nail desk layout because it boosts stylist productivity while ensuring client ease.

Hongzi Chair clarifies that with an L shaped nail desk, there are two surfaces that can be worked on simultaneously—one for the stylist to engage in nail care (such as filing or polishing) and the other for the rest of the tools, the nail polish bottles, or the small hand rest for the customer. The division of surfaces on the L shaped nail desk improves organization and ensures that the stylists do not waste time looking for tools. For example, the stylist may position the nail clippers and buffers on one side of the L shaped nail desk while working on the customer’s nails on the other side. There are also customer perks: the L shaped nail desk provides additional surface area that can be used for the client’s bags or drinks which makes the whole customer care experience seamless. The L shaped nail desks by Hongzi Chair are also known for the multifunctional drawers and shelves that can be planned in to the layout, further improving storage and organization.

Hongzi Chair describes the nail desks that form an island layout as the most aesthetically pleasing and practical for large salons, as they create a focal point and also serve flexible customer care from all sides. In this layout, the Hongzi Chair explains, the nail desks are arranged in the middle of the salon (as if they were islands in a river) and stylists can walk all the way around for each one.

The **large salons** can arrange 4-6 **island nail desks**, each serving 1-2 customers, and leave the rest of the space for waiting areas or product displays. For instance, a high end salon may employ 5 island nail desks with marble tops as the salon’s centerpiece and draws customers in with their stunning design. The island nail desk layout also enhances the movement of people within the salon: customers can walk around the space without having to squeeze between wall mounted desks. Many of Hongzi Chair’s island nail desks also incorporate LEDs and USB ports, enhancing the stunning design of the layout.  

Double sided nail desk layout increases productivity for the salon businesses. 

The double sided nail desk layout seems to be the most efficient for busy salons in terms of stylist productivity and clientele served. Hongzi Chair mentions that each side of the double sided nail desk has a unique workspace. This means that stylists can work simultaneously (one on each side) or one stylist can serve two customers. This double sided layout significantly decreases the number of nail desks in use. Instead of 4 single sided nail desks, a salon can use 2 double sided ones to serve the same number of customers.A downtown salon, for example, can install three double sided nail desks, allowing 6 stylists to work simultaneously, which drastically cuts down customer wait times. Stylists are also able to collaborate and work together on nails which is beneficial for them as well as the customer because the stylists can share tools and bounce ideas off one another. Hongzi Chair's silent double sided desks are embedded with materials to block out sound and create a better experience for the surrounding customers. They also help maintain a better sound environment for the users to promote focus and silence. 

Corner nail desks serve as a practical nail workstation that can be used to fill empty spaces in the corner of the salon. 

Slasking the corner, Hongzi Chair the creator of corner nail desks states, is one of the most beneficial areas in a salon that can be transformed from space without value into a corner workstation, without the salon feeling too crowded. Crowding the salon with more than 1 to 2 work desks becomes too overwhelming for the existing arrangement. For instance, a Hongzi salon with a small corner beside the window can place corner nail desks there because the customers are indirectly positioned under the natural light which is really beneficial for the customers to see the true color of the nail polish. They also enjoy the added benefit of a quiet, which is a added plus to customers that like privacy.

The layout of the corner nail desk still ensures that the main area of the floor is uncluttered, and offers a feeling of space to other patrons of the salon. Hongzi Chair’s corner nail desks tend to be angled to minimize discomfort for the stylists and the clients, and also have small integral shelves for the easy access of essential working implements.