Waiting Area

Brillo · 01-01-2002, 08:35 AM

How much space is really needed for a waiting area in a salon? (I understand the purpose is not have anyone wait) I'm trying to decide if I should add another room..

Thanks

BooBop · 01-01-2002, 10:18 AM

My salon is maxed out but I do have enough room for 4 or 5 chairs and a magazine rack. Also I have 3 JA towers and 1 CalTan Wall display in the open area. All the other products are behind the counter on a mirrored shelf. Keep an eye on your lotions that are out front, but it does help sell if they can feel and touch the bottles. In four years I have not had a big problem with theft on them, Yes a few bottles have disappeared but not to the extent that I would lock them up. 2-3 bottles a year isn't bad in my opinion. Acutally I prob. haven't lost that many on the average.

Brillo · 01-01-2002, 10:28 AM

Thank You. I'm also in TN!! [ This Message was edited by: Brillo on 2002-01-01 10:32 ]

Malibu_Stacey · 01-02-2002, 08:29 PM

We have a big waiting area. Sometimes I think we have a bit too much wasted space but some times you just can't change your layout. We have about 10 waiting chairs, 2 tables, drink machine and most times in the busy season the chairs are full. I think a fairly big waiting area is important, people don't like to be all crowded up. All lotion is behind counter though I would love to have it out for people to explore more. Too much theft though, we lost a lot of bottles when we had them all out. Now people ask to come behind the counter and this works pretty well.

Stacey

Brillo · 01-02-2002, 09:22 PM

Is 11'4" by 9' big enough?

Thanks

Scott

Tamar · 01-02-2002, 09:31 PM

Brillo, how many beds do (or will) you have? Are you doing appointments?

Brillo · 01-03-2002, 07:17 AM

We are building 13 rooms but starting with 10 beds..(Sundash)To start the season we will not require an appointment!! The plan is to add the other 3 beds by mid-april. We may require appointments only on our Super Bed(Classic 600)depending on the traffic.

Thanks
Scott[ This Message was edited by: Brillo on 2002-01-03 07:22 ]

Deb from PA · 01-03-2002, 08:43 AM

Scott...I don't mean for this to sound like a stupid question, but when you say "waiting area" -- is that all you mean? Or do you mean this 11'4"x9' will be waiting/retail/counter & everything?? If you mean everything .. I don't think you will have any retail space at all - I am still new to the industry, I only have 6 beds & my space is 18'5" x 10'...yes, it's a little bigger than I need, but at least I have retail space & also I have seating for 6. I have several lotion displays/counter/refrigerator & seating & when the season starts, I will have room for seasonal items. I am anxious to see what everything else thinks & if they think you will have enough, I might add another tanning room in mine & get rid of some of that space!!!!

Brillo · 01-03-2002, 02:33 PM

Deb

The waiting area only is 11'4" X 9. The retail area is 13'2" X 9.

Thanks

neon · 01-03-2002, 03:17 PM

To go along with this subject: Does anyone have a good outlet for buying waiting room chairs and racks? Any suggestions?

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01-01-2002, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brillo Join Date: Jan 1 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	How much space is really needed for a waiting area in a salon? (I understand the purpose is not have anyone wait) I'm trying to decide if I should add another room.. Thanks

01-01-2002, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,496 Rep Power: 13	My salon is maxed out but I do have enough room for 4 or 5 chairs and a magazine rack. Also I have 3 JA towers and 1 CalTan Wall display in the open area. All the other products are behind the counter on a mirrored shelf. Keep an eye on your lotions that are out front, but it does help sell if they can feel and touch the bottles. In four years I have not had a big problem with theft on them, Yes a few bottles have disappeared but not to the extent that I would lock them up. 2-3 bottles a year isn't bad in my opinion. Acutally I prob. haven't lost that many on the average.

01-01-2002, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brillo Join Date: Jan 1 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Thank You. I'm also in TN!! [ This Message was edited by: Brillo on 2002-01-01 10:32 ]

01-02-2002, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Malibu_Stacey Join Date: Jun 18 2001 Posts: 832 Rep Power: 8	We have a big waiting area. Sometimes I think we have a bit too much wasted space but some times you just can't change your layout. We have about 10 waiting chairs, 2 tables, drink machine and most times in the busy season the chairs are full. I think a fairly big waiting area is important, people don't like to be all crowded up. All lotion is behind counter though I would love to have it out for people to explore more. Too much theft though, we lost a lot of bottles when we had them all out. Now people ask to come behind the counter and this works pretty well. Stacey

01-02-2002, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brillo Join Date: Jan 1 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Is 11'4" by 9' big enough? Thanks Scott

01-02-2002, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tamar Join Date: Aug 15 2001 Posts: 2,240 Rep Power: 8	Brillo, how many beds do (or will) you have? Are you doing appointments?

01-03-2002, 07:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brillo Join Date: Jan 1 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	We are building 13 rooms but starting with 10 beds..(Sundash)To start the season we will not require an appointment!! The plan is to add the other 3 beds by mid-april. We may require appointments only on our Super Bed(Classic 600)depending on the traffic. Thanks Scott[ This Message was edited by: Brillo on 2002-01-03 07:22 ]

01-03-2002, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Deb from PA Join Date: Oct 17 2001 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 43 Posts: 195 Rep Power: 7	Scott...I don't mean for this to sound like a stupid question, but when you say "waiting area" -- is that all you mean? Or do you mean this 11'4"x9' will be waiting/retail/counter & everything?? If you mean everything .. I don't think you will have any retail space at all - I am still new to the industry, I only have 6 beds & my space is 18'5" x 10'...yes, it's a little bigger than I need, but at least I have retail space & also I have seating for 6. I have several lotion displays/counter/refrigerator & seating & when the season starts, I will have room for seasonal items. I am anxious to see what everything else thinks & if they think you will have enough, I might add another tanning room in mine & get rid of some of that space!!!!

01-03-2002, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brillo Join Date: Jan 1 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Deb The waiting area only is 11'4" X 9. The retail area is 13'2" X 9. Thanks

01-03-2002, 03:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 801 Rep Power: 7	To go along with this subject: Does anyone have a good outlet for buying waiting room chairs and racks? Any suggestions?

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