9 Accessories to make your Salon "Instagrammable"

Having your salon go “viral” online can bring about amazing benefits - from magazine coverage to new clients who discover you through social media. One great way to do this is to think about your salon’s interior design seriously and think of it as an investment to getting new clients.

In today’s social media age, one of the big pulls to get people to visit a business is beautiful decor. A decor that’s not only elegant but “Instagram-worthy” and encourages clients to take pictures online and share them with their followers. Clients love the idea of going to a trendy-looking salon and showing off to their friends on Instagram where they are (especially Millennials and younger). They like to show off not just their fresh hair or nails, but show off that they’re doing some pampering and self care.

So what are some Instagram worthy accessories for your salon?

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Statement Wallpaper

Having aesthetically pleasing wallpaper can make your salon glow - even on a budget, and encourages selfies and photos. Beautiful toned designs or loud patterns can make for a perfect “selfie corner” or a backdrop to show off your work on.

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Bold Chairs

One of the easiest ways to make your lounge area ooze style is through accent armchairs in your brand color. When seen in photos - these scream “luxury” and comfort”. These can be located both in your waiting areas and your salon - and they will completely transform your space.

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Neon Signs

Have you noticed a bunch of Instagram posts pop up with neon signs in them? They’re seriously so hot at the moment, and so many salons are using them to add visual interest and encourage clients to snap a photo with them.

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Floral Arrangements

Flower walls and funky floral decals can make your salon look alive. Floral installations can look beautiful whether they are faux flowers or real flowers - though the former may be easier to upkeep and be more hygenic for customers with allergy issues. These can also be used in salon windows to boost high street exposure.

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Fancy Tiles

Traditional and contemporary tiles can really entice your space and make it look more kept together. Whether it’s a wall or a floor area, incorporating tiles will elevate the look of your salon - especially as they’re so on trend at the current moment!

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Dried Flowers

If you don’t want to incorporate fresh flowers into your space - natural dried flowers are all the rage right now. With toned browns and beiges ruling the colour moodboards over the last few years - pampas grass, palm spears and preserved ruscus stems are here for a long time - and will last beautifully in your salon.

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Arch mirrors

Arches are all the rage - these soft geometric shapes are incredibly eyecatching. One easy way to utilize them in a salon space is by installing arch mirrors, but you can also draw arch shapes on the walls to create designs. You can also spice up the mirror itself with decals and decorations - the more glamorous, the more likely someone will want to take a selfie in the reflection.

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Abstract art

Art doesn’t have to be boring, ignored, or just “there” for the sake of not having naked walls. Instead, you can use wall art as a way to express your brand, your colors, and to serve as a gorgeous background for Instagram photos!

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Plants

Taking photos with plants is all the rage! I know, it sounds strange. But haven’t you noticed so many photos with tropical plant leaves in them? They’re everywhere! Adding plants around your salon makes you look fresher, younger, and more vibrant.

Plus, they’re another way to add color into your decor so it’s begging for a photo!