With so many styles, shapes, material types, and sizes available in the market, it can be very challenging to choose what kind of hair cutting capes suit the best for your salon.
Whether you want to start a new hair salon business or you need to replace the existing old-style salon capes, we will help you select the best ones for you.
Something about Hair Salons, First
According to a report by IBIS World, due to the constant demand for hair salons, the growth rate of the hair salon industry is expected to increase by 1% in 2020 (which is around $47bn).
The best way to increase the revenue of your salon business is to make sure that your customers/clients are satisfied with the experience at your salon. It means you need to
- Provide top-notch services
- Offer competitive prices
- Use the highest quality products
- Hire experienced and friendly employees
- Provide additional amenities
Now, about Hair Salon Capes
Hair salon capes are one of the most important products that you need to ensure a good customer experience. To choose the ideal cape, you need to know the various kinds of trending in the market right now.
Some capes offer chemically resistant material ( ideal for coloring and chemical hair treatments) others offer water-resistant material (ideal for styling and shampooing). While selecting make sure the hairdressing capes are easy to use, comfortable, fit for purpose, and hygienic.
Some of the other cape options include all-purpose hair cutting capes, water-resistant capes, stain-proof capes, children’s capes, etc.
Types of Hair Cutting Capes
For a better understanding, we have presented a comparison of 4 different categories of hairdressing capes.
Chemical Cutting Cape
The chemical cutting cape is 100% protection, specially designed with a proprietary blend of fabric whilst maintaining a sleek and sexy aesthetic.
It has an adjustable closure with seven polished silver snap buttons around the collar. It is easy to maintain, you just need to wipe out the cape with a damp cloth after every use. Ideal for washing, styling, cutting, coloring, etc.
Chemical cutting capes are
- Lightweight
- Water-resistant
- Stain-resistant
- Bleach proof
- Chemical proof
Peachskin Cutting Cape
Made from soft and supple fabric, peach skin is the most luxurious cutting cape in the market. Purposefully designed keeping the customer's comfort in mind. This fantastic cape can be used as a blow-out cape, a comb-out cape and a cutting cape as well.
Peachskin cutting cape adjustable neck size ranges from 12 inches to 24 inches. It is great for people with small as well as X-large neck dimensions.
Waterproof - Silkarah Cape
Waterproof Silkarah capes are specially designed by keeping high-end barbershops and salons in mind. The soft and smooth fabric allows the chopped off hair to slide off easily.
The water repellent properties of the fabric prevent the water and other liquids from seeping in during shampooing, coloring, keratin treatment, etc.
It is perfect for professional hairdressers who want to ensure their customer has a featherweight cape. Moreover, it enables the hairdressers to carry out the tasks in a more efficient way.
Polyester Cape
The polyester cape features an adjustable hook or velcro neck closure around the neckline which is great for different neck sizes.
The round collar is easy to put on the customers and take off. This large cape covers the entire body of the wearer and protects them during hair-cutting and styling.
Polyester capes are easy to wipe clean and you can safely machine wash and air dry them at any temperature.
Takeaway
G&M offers a wide range of fully-customizable hair cutting capes along with various salon apparel including towels, client robes, stylish aprons, salon chairs, etc.
All capes are made from different materials and require different cleaning approaches. Please read the instructions provided on your cape
Still, confused about what kind of hair salon cape is best for your business? Call 949-500-0029 to get in touch with us.