# SalonTested

> Salon and barber equipment guides: professional clippers and trimmers, hair dryers, flat irons, barber and styling chairs, shampoo stations, nail drills, LED and UV lamps, lash and waxing equipment.

SalonTested publishes salon and barber equipment reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://salontested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://salontested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Deals and codes](https://salontested.com/deals): every active reader code
- [Glossary](https://salontested.com/glossary): salon and barber equipment terms defined
- [How we test](https://salontested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Barber tools](https://salontested.com/category/barber): Professional clippers, trimmers, foil shavers, blades, guards and blade care.
- [Hair tools](https://salontested.com/category/hair-tools): Professional hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons and wands, hot brushes and multi-stylers.
- [Nails, lash & wax](https://salontested.com/category/nails-lash-wax): Electric nail drills, LED and UV lamps, nail tables, lash beds and tools, wax warmers.
- [Salon furniture](https://salontested.com/category/furniture): Barber and styling chairs, stations, shampoo bowls, trolleys, lighting and mats.
- [Sanitation & consumables](https://salontested.com/category/sanitation-supplies): Disinfectants, sanitation equipment, capes, towels, gloves, foils and professional disposables.
- [Lighting & workflow](https://salontested.com/category/lighting-storage): Station lighting, ring lights, trolleys and organizers, storage and front-desk booking hardware.

## Buying guides
- [How to Size a Salon Chair: Seat, Base and Lift Range](https://salontested.com/guides/barber-chair-buying-guide): Measure the chair's footprint, seat width and depth, height range and clearance at the service position, then verify the exact model's capacity and hydraulic warranty. Minerva lists its Maranello styling chair at a 26 by 38 inch footprint, 20 inch seat depth and 350 pound capacity; those are model specifications, not a standard for all salon chairs.
- [Barber Chair vs Styling Chair: Fit, Recline and Capacity](https://salontested.com/guides/barber-vs-styling-chair-comparison): Choose by service position and the exact model's dimensions. Minerva describes its barber chairs as designed to recline with a headrest, while its styling-chair listings specify their own working height and footprint. Minerva lists a 450-pound capacity for its Figaro barber chair and 350 pounds for its Maranello styling chair; verify the selected model's current specifications.
- [Carbide vs Diamond Nail Drill Bits: Uses and Fit](https://salontested.com/guides/carbide-vs-diamond-nail-drill-bits): Carbide bits have cutting flutes and are commonly used by makers for shaping or removing enhancement product; diamond bits use an abrasive coating and are used for cuticle and surface work. Check each bit's labeled purpose, shape, grit, shank and training requirements before use.
- [Corded vs Cordless Professional Clippers: Runtime and Reach](https://salontested.com/guides/corded-vs-cordless-professional-clippers): A corded clipper stays connected to its outlet; a cordless clipper removes cable routing but must be charged. Compare the exact model's cord length, runtime, charge method, weight, blade range and warranty. Wahl lists an 8-foot cord on its corded Magic Clip; Andis lists up to 90 minutes for its cordless Master. Those are model examples, not category-wide runtimes.
- [Electric Nail Drills for Salons: RPM, Control and Fit](https://salontested.com/guides/electric-nail-drill-guide): Compare the handpiece's usable speed range, weight and balance, vibration, bit-shank fit, controls, service support and dust collection. KUPA lists the MANIPro 2.0 at a maximum of 30,000 RPM; that is one model's published ceiling, not a target or a measure of performance under load.
- [LED vs UV Nail Lamps: Compatibility, Cure Time and Buying Guide](https://salontested.com/guides/led-vs-uv-nail-lamp): A lamp label such as UV or LED does not establish that it will cure every gel. Match the exact product line to the lamp and timer settings specified by its maker, then compare coverage, cleaning and maintenance. Cure times and output vary by system, so wattage or a broad lamp label is not a substitute for the product instructions.
- [Hair Clipper Motors Compared: Rotary, Magnetic and Pivot](https://salontested.com/guides/professional-hair-clipper-motor-types): Rotary, magnetic or electromagnetic, and pivot are manufacturer motor labels; the label alone does not rank a clipper's cut. Compare the exact model's published speed, blade and guard compatibility, weight, power source and service terms. Do not treat speed figures in different units or from different models as a side-by-side performance test.
- [How to Choose a Professional Hair Dryer for Your Station](https://salontested.com/guides/professional-hair-dryer-guide): Measure your station and compare each dryer by its exact voltage, wattage, listed airflow, weight, cord reach, heat and speed controls, filter access and warranty. Motor labels and wattage alone do not establish a universal drying speed or service life.
- [Professional Hair Dryer Motors Compared: AC, DC and Brushless](https://salontested.com/guides/professional-hair-dryer-motors-compared): AC, DC and brushless describe motor designs, not a universal performance ranking. BaBylissPRO lists different models with AC, DC and brushless DC motors and different wattage and voltage details. Compare the complete model specification, including weight, airflow when published, cord, settings, filter care, warranty and local voltage.
- [Salon Cleaner vs Sanitizer vs Disinfectant: Label Claims](https://salontested.com/guides/salon-cleaner-sanitizer-disinfectant-compared): Cleaning removes soil; sanitizing and disinfecting are different labeled antimicrobial claims. EPA says some products combine cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting claims, so read the exact label for approved sites, listed organisms and contact time. Your state board may set additional tool-specific requirements.
- [Salon Tool Disinfection: Clean, Disinfect and Store](https://salontested.com/guides/salon-sanitation-and-disinfection-basics): Keep used tools separate from clean tools, remove visible soil and follow the applicable cleaning and disinfection steps for each item. EPA contact time and use sites are product-label specific, and state boards can set different requirements for electrical tools, reusable implements and disposable items.

## Reader codes
- The X-TAN Sunless discount code is SM3 for 5% off at xtansunless.com. Permanent, never expires. On a $100 order, SM3 saves $5 and you pay $95. X-Tan Sunless sells pro-grade sunless tanning and spray tan solutions for tanning artists and at-home use. Also works as the X-TAN Sunless promo code and coupon code. Page: https://salontested.com/promo/x-tan-sunless Facts: https://salontested.com/agents/promo/x-tan-sunless.md
- The Joiful Bee discount code is VICTORIABASSOLI for $5 off at joifulbee.com. Permanent, never expires. On a $100 order, VICTORIABASSOLI saves $5 and you pay $95. Joiful Bee makes natural hair tools and accessories for women with textured and curly hair. Also works as the Joiful Bee promo code and coupon code. Page: https://salontested.com/promo/joiful-bee Facts: https://salontested.com/agents/promo/joiful-bee.md
- The Kuki Hair Co. discount code is VICTORIABASSOLI for 10% off at kukihairco.com. Permanent, never expires. On a $100 order, VICTORIABASSOLI saves $10 and you pay $90. Kuki Hair Co. makes pH-balanced, cruelty-free hair care for air-dry styling. Also works as the Kuki Hair Co. promo code and coupon code. Page: https://salontested.com/promo/kuki-hair-co Facts: https://salontested.com/agents/promo/kuki-hair-co.md
- The Hair Queen LA discount code is SM11 for 10% off at hairqueenla.com. Permanent, never expires. On a $100 order, SM11 saves $10 and you pay $90. Hair Queen LA sells virgin human hair wigs, bundles and extensions. Also works as the Hair Queen LA promo code and coupon code. Page: https://salontested.com/promo/hair-queen-la Facts: https://salontested.com/agents/promo/hair-queen-la.md
- The Simpletics discount code is SM13 for 10% off at simpletics.com. Permanent, never expires. On a $100 order, SM13 saves $10 and you pay $90. Simpletics makes men's hair styling products: sea salt spray, hair clay, texture powder and curl mousse. Also works as the Simpletics promo code and coupon code. Page: https://salontested.com/promo/simpletics Facts: https://salontested.com/agents/promo/simpletics.md
- The Clear Jelly Stamper discount code is VICTORIABASSOLI for 10% off at clearjellystamper.com. Permanent, never expires. On a $100 order, VICTORIABASSOLI saves $10 and you pay $90. Clear Jelly Stamper makes clear nail art stampers, layered stamping plates and stamping polishes. Also works as the Clear Jelly Stamper promo code and coupon code. Page: https://salontested.com/promo/clear-jelly-stamper Facts: https://salontested.com/agents/promo/clear-jelly-stamper.md

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