Posted by SalonEquipment.Com on Oct 14th 2025
The big news in the last week is the announcement of a price increase of Collins-brand products. Since 2022, we've been fortunate to work through the ups and downs of the world around us over these past few years in various ways. This has allowed us to continue to provide you exceptional quality and service for Collins-brand products without sacrificing on those important characteristics. This price increase will be in effect starting November 3rd. With about 3 weeks left at current pricing, this allows you to put any potential thoughts of a remodel or opening into action to save money where you can. Thinking about new styling chairs with hydraulic pump warranties of 5 to 7 1/2 years? This could be the time to feel good about putting that plan into action. Shampoo units looking worn? Freshen up your shampoo area with sparkling new chairs and bowls with the latest in innovation. If you're looking to early-to-mid 2026 for some changes, ask us how we can work with you on your project and plans, and we'll accommodate you. Whether it's Collins-brand products or any other products on our website, we're here and just let us know.
The shampoo area of salons have certainly evolved over the years. Shampoo bowls were only mounted to the wall or side of cabinets for side-washing only. Standard shampoo chairs in the past were simply auto-recline with the client laying back to allow the back cushion to move back with the client, or a lever-control activated [...]
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the importance of properly moving around our portable hair dryers and portable hair processors in your space. Did you know you can also order most versions of our hair dryers and hair processors to be wall mounted? Whether you're in an open area salon, you're in a [...]
You've just purchased your brand new hair dryer on a rolling stand or hair processor on a rolling stand you bought through us. How do you give it the best opportunity to "stay on its feet" and last you a long time? Let's dive in. A very important part of the assembly process is making [...]
Preserving your chair vinyl is an important part of keeping your chairs and salon looking new, clean and fresh. Chair vinyl, like any other vinyl, can be bent several different ways, folded and molded to what you're using it for. While the vinyl takes to all of the folds and molds you need it for, [...]
If you're a salon owner or chair operator, you know your chair is your money maker. It's gotta look good and it's gotta work properly. Taking it a step further, the hydraulic pump is the heartbeat to your chair. If it doesn't go up or come down, it might as well be dead. These days, [...]