Water, power and the environment.
WHY WATER IS CRITICAL
Hair services cannot proceed without it.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Storage sufficient for a full day A reliable refill arrangement Pressure adequate for basins
WHY PRESSURE MATTERS
Low pressure makes washing slow, which consumes chair time.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
A pump, where supply pressure is inadequate.
WHAT WATER HEATING REQUIRES
Capacity for continuous use, and power.
WHAT TO CHECK
That tanks are cleaned periodically.
WHY
Stored water becomes a contamination source and it is applied to people's skin.
WHY POWER MATTERS
Dryers, steamers, water heating, clippers and lighting.
WHAT TO CALCULATE
The load, particularly with several dryers running.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Backup for the equipment that matters most.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Lighting and enough capacity to finish services in progress.
WHY FINISHING MATTERS
A client with chemical on their hair cannot wait for power.
WHAT TO PLAN
What happens mid-service during an outage.
WHY IN ADVANCE
Leaving a chemical service unfinished damages hair.
WHAT VENTILATION REQUIRES
Air movement sufficient to clear fumes.
WHY
Staff exposed daily suffer respiratory harm.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Extraction or adequate airflow, particularly where chemicals are used.
WHAT LIGHTING AFFECTS
Colour accuracy, and whether work can be judged.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Good, even light at each station.
