Choosing a colour for your uniforms depends on a number of factors:
1. Logo or brand guidelines
Consider your logo or your brand guidelines as this impacts on the colour choice of your uniforms, especially if you would like to add your logo crest/print or badge on your uniforms. You want to make any logo embroidery stand out and look great.
2. Salon type
The type of salon you run – beauticians, hairdressers, spa, pharmacy, massage therapist – can sometimes limit your selection of colours but not always!
Beauticians use a wide range of different colours, including black, grey, navy, plum, pink and white. One of our regular beautician clients chose a cerise tunic and black trouser because this combination is warm, happy, welcoming and flattering.
Hairdressers usually go for black uniforms as they are dealing with messy chemicals such as hair dye. Also, hairdresser always has great hairstyles and black usually make their styles pop!
Regardless of your type of business, you need to consider what is suitable for your everyday activities, in order to ensure your uniform stays as fresh as possible. This could even include purchasing waterproof aprons to protect your uniforms.
3. Salon décor
A uniform colour can also depend on the interior decoration of the salon, eg, the wall colour, the floors, the furniture or the lighting.
Black is the most popular colour for salon uniforms as it is clean and professional looking. It also works with bold interior colours such as red, purple, light green. However, if you have opted for a darker interior colour, such as navy or dark red, black may not be a good choice.