A basic parlour needs four groups of things: furniture (trolley, basin, dryer stand), machines (hair dryer, straightener, steamer, wax heater), hand tools (scissors, combs, brushes, capes, spray bottles) and consumables (wax, strips, facial kits, gloves, cotton). Start with the services you'll offer first and add the rest as you grow.
We've helped hundreds of salons and parlours set up across Ahmedabad and Gujarat. The ones that start smart don't buy everything on day one. They buy for the services they'll actually sell in the first three months.
Use this checklist to plan your shopping list and budget.
1. Furniture and setup
- Salon trolley to keep tools close: Salon Trolley
- Wash basin for hair wash and spa services: Fiber Basin With Stand
- Dryer stand or holder so dryers don't fall: Dryer Stand
- Styling chair, mirror station and a facial or waxing bed (sourced from furniture suppliers)
2. Machines
| Machine | For | Our pick |
|---|---|---|
| Professional hair dryer | Blow-dries, styling | Vogue Pro Salon Hair Dryer 1800+ |
| Hair straightener | Straightening, curls | Glint Pro Hair Straightener |
| Hair steamer | Hair spa, treatments | Deluxe Hair Steamer |
| Facial steamer | Facials, clean-ups | Facial Ozone Steamer |
| Wax heater | Waxing | Professional Wax Warmer |
| Foot spa | Pedicures | Foot Spa r250 |
3. Hair tools
- Cutting scissors and a thinning scissor. See our guide on cutting vs thinning scissors.
- Combs: wide tooth, tail comb and cutting comb
- Round and paddle brushes for blow-dries
- Section clips, rollers and hair dye brushes and bowls
- Cutting capes: Cutting Cape
- Spray bottles: AUTO mist spray bottle
4. Waxing, facials and body care
- Wax heater plus liposoluble wax or roll-on cartridges. Not sure which? Read roll-on vs wax warmer.
- Wax strips: Body Wax Strips
- Facial kits, cleansers, scrubs and face packs
- Foot files and scrapers for pedicures
5. Nails (optional but in demand)
Gel nails and nail art are one of the fastest-growing services in Ahmedabad parlours. A small nail corner needs a lamp, gels, tools and a hand rest. Our nail art starter kit guide has the full list.
6. Consumables to keep stocked
- Disposable gloves, cotton, tissues and towels
- Hair colour, developer and treatment products
- Wax, strips and pre and post wax products
- Facial kits and massage creams
- Sanitiser and disinfectant for tools
These run out fastest, so set a monthly reorder. Buying in bulk saves the most here.
Rough budget
For a small parlour offering hair, waxing, facials and pedicures, the equipment in this list (excluding chairs, mirrors and interiors) typically comes to ₹40,000 to ₹70,000, depending on the models you pick. Adding a nail corner adds roughly ₹7,000 to ₹20,000.
Want a ready quote? Send us your list or the services you plan to offer on WhatsApp, and we'll build a bulk quote for your setup.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment do I need to start a beauty parlour?
At minimum: a hair dryer, straightener, wax heater, facial steamer, basic hair tools, a trolley, and consumables like wax, strips, facial kits and gloves. Add a hair steamer, foot spa and nail corner as you grow.
How much does beauty parlour equipment cost in India?
For a small parlour, core equipment usually costs ₹40,000 to ₹70,000, excluding furniture and interiors. Buying from a wholesaler lowers the cost.
Can I buy salon equipment wholesale in Ahmedabad?
Yes. Choice in Nehrunagar supplies salons and parlours across Gujarat with wholesale rates on bulk orders.
