How should a salon or barbershop offer phone charging at the chair?

Main answer · Wecent Editorial Team

Short answer: Install fixed charging points at each station, away from sinks and splash zones, and choose products with safety marks that suit the environment. Offer USB-C and a wireless pad, keep cables short and tidy and add the equipment to your cleaning routine. Do not use loose power strips on the floor in wet areas.

Why a salon is a special case

Salons have water, sprays, hair, heat tools and metal. Chargers and cables must stay away from liquids, and clients should not trip on loose cables.

Where to place charging

• Beside the chair or station, at a height that a seated client can reach.
• Away from sinks, washing stations and areas where sprays are used.
• Where staff can see them and clean around them.

What to provide

• USB-C and USB-A ports. Fixed to the station or wall.
• A wireless pad. Handy where clients place the phone on a shelf.
• Short cables. Long cables become tangled and trip hazards.
• Spare cables. A few for clients who forgot theirs.

Safety

1. Keep power points away from water and follow local electrical rules for wet areas.
2. Use equipment with recognised safety marks.
3. Do not use loose extension leads on the floor.
4. Remove damaged or hot equipment immediately.
5. Ask a qualified electrician to check the installation.

Cleaning and hygiene

Wipe charging points as part of regular cleaning. Choose smooth surfaces that tolerate disinfectant. Keep hair and product residue out of ports with regular checks.

Client experience

A small sign saying where to charge and a note that thick cases may block wireless charging helps. Keep the area tidy and ensure the phone can be seen by the client during the service.

Review

Ask clients and staff what works. Replace anything that fails.

Quick summary

Fixed, dry, tidy and cleaned: charging at the chair works when it is safe and simple.

Example set-up

At each station, mount one fixed USB-C and USB-A unit on the wall beside the mirror, well away from the basin, and place a wireless pad on the shelf. Run the cable under a clip, label the ports and add the unit to the nightly wipe-down list. A set-up like this is tidy, cheap and easy to explain to clients.

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