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Salon Equipment Worth the Footprint

Equipment is the furniture-tier purchase. It lives in the room for years, defines the service flow, and is hard to undo. These are the pieces we'd buy again.

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01Station Upgrade

2-in-1 Facial Steamer with 5X Magnifying Lamp

Two pieces of equipment in one footprint — ionic facial steamer plus 5x LED magnifying lamp on a single height-adjustable stand.

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02Health & Safety

MN01 Fume Extractor, 105W with HEPA Filtration

Sold for soldering, ideal for nail dust and acetone fumes. True HEPA + activated carbon — the budget answer to a lung problem nobody talks about.

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03Editor's Pick

U-Shaped Manicure Arm Rest, Leather with Aluminum Bracket

U-shaped arm rest with 10° ergonomic incline. PU leather wipes clean; aluminum bracket; storage shelf underneath fits a lamp or drill.

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04Station Upgrade

30" 5-Drawer Mechanic's Cart, White

Steel mechanic's cart, repurposed for the salon. Five drawers, locking casters, white finish — the heavy-duty station storage.

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05Compact Pick

5-Drawer Rolling Chest, Engineered Wood

When the steel cart is too much. Engineered wood with metal slides, 15.7" footprint, fits in tight stations.

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Updated April 28, 2026

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