Towel shelves

Towel shelves

In a busy hairdressing salon or beauty clinic, order and usefulness are the key to an efficient working day. Towels are used all the time – for hair washing, styling, and treatments – so they must always be easy to reach, clean, and neatly stored. Towel shelves are the ideal way to keep track of your towels while also ensuring a tidy and welcoming work area. But how do you choose the right towel shelf for your salon? Should it be open or closed? Should it be built in with a wash system? And how do you make sure hygiene is at its best? Let’s go into the details.

Open or closed towel shelves – what is best?

When you choose towel shelves, you should consider how they fit into your salon and your everyday work routine.

Open towel shelves

• Perfect for quick access – take a towel without opening cupboards or drawers.
• Ideal for busy hairdressers who need to grab towels during treatments.
• Creates an airy, easy-to-reach system where towels can dry faster.

Closed towel shelves

• Protects the towels from dust, hair, and dirt, ensuring better hygiene.
• Gives a more pared-back and tidy look in the salon.
• Well suited to clinics and luxury salons where presentation and clean lines matter.

A mix of both can be a good answer – open shelves for quick access and closed cupboards for storing extra towels.

Towel shelves in the wash area – a practical answer

The wash area is one of the places where towels are used the most, so it makes sense to have towel shelves near the wash chairs. A wall-mounted shelf above the basins makes sure you always have clean towels to hand, while built-in cupboards or drawers let you put used towels out of sight until they need washing. Some salons also choose shelves with built-in drawers, where clean and dirty towels can be kept apart – a good way to keep the work area clean and hygienic.

Materials – hard-wearing answers for professional use

Towel shelves need to stand up to daily use, damp, and hair products without losing their good looks. That is why the choice of material matters.

• Powder-coated metal – stands up to damp and is easy to clean.
• Stainless steel – perfect for wash stations, as it does not rust when it comes into contact with water.
• Wood or laminate – adds warmth and style, but should have a protective surface treatment.

If you choose a shelf with a wood look, make sure the surface is treated against damp so it stays looking good for many years.

Hygiene and storage

Towels in a salon quickly get dirty and need washing often. But storage between washes is just as important. Here are some tips to keep hygiene at its best:

Separate sections for clean and used towels

Use different shelves or drawers so they never get mixed up.

Good ventilation

Make sure the towels can breathe, especially if you use open shelves.

Closed storage close to the washing machine

So you can easily move dirty towels without spreading hair and product residue around the salon.

Also consider a built-in laundry basket near the towel shelves to keep the work area tidy.

Furnishing and style

Towel shelves are not only practical – they can also be part of your salon’s visual look. A well-organised storage answer can give a sense of luxury and professionalism.

Choice of colour

Black or white metal shelves give a modern look, while wooden shelves create a warm and cosy feel.

Built-in answers

Shelves built into the wall give a pared-back look and keep the salon’s style clean and tasteful.

Decorative storage

Roll the towels and place them in open shelving for an exclusive spa-like feel.

When your salon looks organised, clean, and stylish, customers automatically feel they are in safe hands.

Find the perfect towel shelves at Just Add People

At Just Add People we offer a range of professional towel shelves, designed for salons and beauty clinics. Whether you want a stylish wall shelf in powder-coated steel, a practical storage cupboard, or a made-to-measure answer for your salon, we can help you. Visit our showroom and see our towel shelves in real life. Contact us for advice – we will help you find the perfect answer.