Salon Opening Checklist

Open the salon calm, clean and ready for the first client.

Checklist steps

  1. Unlock, lights, music and heating

    Set the room to a welcoming standard.

  2. Set up stations

    Clean chairs, mirrors, tools laid out and towels stocked.

  3. Sterilise tools

    Follow the disinfection protocol and log it.

  4. Check colour and product stock

    Flag anything running low before the day starts.

  5. Review the appointment book

    Note double bookings, patch tests and new clients.

  6. Prepare retail display

    Faced, priced and dusted.

  7. Set up refreshments and reception

    Card machine tested and float counted.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 110 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.