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Best Salon Chairs: Buy-Rite Beauty’s Top 9 Styling Chairs for Salons in 2023

March 3, 2023 | Posted by Buy-Rite Beauty

With so many styling chairs on the market, it can be tough to choose which chair is the best fit for your salon and your unique needs. Styling chairs are an essential component in your salon and can leave your clients feeling great or terrible at the end of their service. So how do you find the styling chair that will work with you and provide comfort for your clients? Our experts with over 120 years of combined beauty industry expertise got together to choose the best styling chairs of 2023. We know what to look for in a salon chair, which is why the factors that went into ranking our salon chairs include: 

– Client comfort 
– Stylist comfort 
– Quality 
– Material 
– Aesthetic

We hope this gives you a head start on your search for your perfect salon styling chair!

1. LUNA GOLD STYLING CHAIR

The Luna Gold Styling Chair is a professional salon chair that takes comfort and style to the next level. It features an intricate stitch pattern, beautiful brushed gold armrests, and a matching gold hydraulic base. The seamless and crevice-free seat cushions make it easy to clean between clients. The chair also comes complete with a brushed gold stainless-steel hydraulic base and matching gold footrest and foot pedal.

The Luna Gold Styling Chair matches perfectly with our Luna Gold Backwash Unit to offer great design continuity and a classy mid-century modern style across your salon!

Key features of the Luna Gold Styling Chair:

– Modern, stylish, and comfortable design
– Intricate stitch pattern
– Beautiful brushed gold armrests
– Matching gold hydraulic base
– Seamless and crevice-free seat cushions for easy cleaning
– Brushed gold stainless-steel hydraulic base
– Matching gold footrest and foot pedal

Benefits of the Luna Gold Styling Chair:

– Provides a comfortable and stylish experience for your clients
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Creates a cohesive and classy mid-century modern style in your salon

Hear what our customers have to say: 

LILIANA
Posted on 7/10/2023
Luxurious chair
Customer Rating: 5/5
“The Luna chair in black and gold elevates the salon look immediately with excellent quality and comfort.”

Luna Gold Styling Chair
Luna Gold Styling Chair

2. Icon Styling Chair

The Icon Styling Chair is a modern, sophisticated, and stylish square chair that sets itself apart with its beautiful quilted embroidery on the arms and back. It also features a 2″ gap between the seat and the back for easy cleaning and hair removal.

The Icon Styling Chair is compatible with multiple base styles and offers perfect design continuity for your salon with the Icon All-Purpose Chair and the Icon Backwash Unit.

Key features of the Icon Styling Chair:

– Modern, sophisticated, and stylish design
– Beautiful quilted embroidery on the arms and back
– 2” gap between the seat and the back for easy cleaning and hair removal
– Available with a 23″ circle base, flat square base, or flat round base
– Matching Icon All-Purpose Chairs and Icon Backwash Units available

Benefits of the Icon Styling Chair:

– Provides a comfortable and stylish experience for your clients
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Creates a cohesive and modern look in your salon

Icon Styling Chair
Icon Styling Chair

3. Onyx Styling Chair

Onyx Styling Chair is an all-black styling chair that is built to last. It is completely covered in a smooth vinyl that is easy to clean and maintain. The slightly rounded arms mold to any client’s natural resting posture, providing comfort and support.

The Onyx Styling Chair is available with multiple base options that are designed to withstand heavier-weight clients. It also comes with a 2-year warranty on the hydraulic pump.

Key features of the Onyx Styling Chair:

– Durable all-black smooth vinyl upholstery
– Slightly rounded arms for natural resting posture
– Multiple base options available to withstand heavier-weighted clients
– 2-year warranty on hydraulic pump

Benefits of the Onyx Styling Chair:

– Easy to clean and maintain
– Comfortable and supportive for clients
– Built to last with durable materials and construction
– Backed by a 2-year warranty

If you are looking for a styling chair that is both stylish and durable, the Onyx Styling Chair is a great option. It is perfect for any busy salon that needs a chair that can withstand the wear and tear of everyday use.

Hear what our customers have to say: 

ALEXIS T.
Posted on 4/4/2023
Very comfortable
Customer Rating: 5/5
“I absolutely love my new salon chairs. The design is very sleek and my clients rave about how comfortable the chair is. I was nervous because the chair was on sale but I’m glad that I went with this design. I ordered 3 and will be purchasing a 4th soon!”

GINA M.
Posted on 3/28/2023
Love love the new chairs I purchased
Customer Rating: 5/5
“Love love the new chairs I purchased and my clients are loving the chair too!”

Onyx Styling Chair
Onyx Styling Chair

4. Chelsea Styling Chair

The Chelsea Styling Chair is part of the “New York, New York” collection, which presents a modern take on a classic style. This chair features a button-tufted seat-back and brass nail head trim detailing, adding a touch of old-school glamour to any salon.

The Chelsea Styling Chair is also designed to be comfortable and supportive for clients. It has a wide and tall seatback, soft foam-filled premium vinyl, and a 3.5″ thick removable seat cushion. The chair is available in black or gray vinyl, and it comes with a steel-constructed hydraulic pump system that is backed by a 2-year warranty. Looking for design continuity? Look no further than the Chelsea, which is designed to go perfectly with the Chelsea Dryer Chair and Chelsea Backwash Unit!

Key features of the Chelsea Styling Chair:

– Button tufted seat-back and brass nail head trim detailing
– Wide and tall seatback for additional back support
– Soft foam-filled premium vinyl and 3.5″ thick removable seat cushion
– Steel-constructed hydraulic pump system with a 2-year warranty
– Available in black or gray vinyl

Benefits of the Chelsea Styling Chair:

– Modern and stylish design
– Comfortable and supportive for clients
– Durable and easy to maintain
– Backed by a 2-year warranty

Chelsea Styling Chair
Chelsea Styling Chair

5. Zara Styling Chair

The eye-catching Zara Styling Chair is a modern, sophisticated, and stylish square styling chair that stands out with its detailed quilted embroidery on the outside of the arms and back and vibrant gold stitching to add a luxurious touch to any salon, spa, or barber shop. It’s designed with a 2” gap between the seat and the backrest, making it super easy for stylists to clean and keep hair out.

The Zara Styling Chair comes complete with a flat square or round stainless gold base and a matching gold footrest and foot pedal. The Zara Styling Chair pairs perfectly with the Icon Backwash Unit

Key features of the Zara Styling Chair:

– Modern, stylish, and sophisticated design
– Detailed quilted embroidery on the outside of the arms and back
– Vibrant gold stitching for a luxurious touch
– 2” gap between the seat and the backrest for easy cleaning
– Flat square or round stainless gold base
– Matching gold footrest and foot pedal
– Pairs perfectly with the Icon Backwash Unit

Benefits of the Zara Styling Chair:

– Provides a comfortable and stylish experience for your clients
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Adds a touch of elegance to your salon
– Affordable price

If you are looking for a modern styling chair that will add a touch of elegance to your salon, and also offer superior comfort for your clients all at a great price, the Zara is the one for you!

Hear what our customers have to say: 

ELIESHA C.
Posted on 5/18/2023
Fabulous Chairs
Customer Rating: 5/5
“These stylish chairs are so sturdy the leather and stitching are great. The gold bottoms are heavy-duty. Shipping and packaging were better than expected.”


BRIANNA B.
Posted on 2/16/2023
Amazing and beautifully made
Customer Rating: 5/5
“I was helped by Lyle! He was great and helped me take care of my order. The chair came within 2.5 weeks and was super easy to put together! The chair itself is absolutely stunning! The gold stitching makes the chair so unique! It’s comfortable and you can tell just great quality! I will definitely continue to order my salon equipment from Buy-Rite Beauty!!!”

Zara Styling Chair
Zara Styling Chair

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6. Victoria Styling Chair

The Victoria Styling Chair is a glamorous and eye-catching styling chair that is also built to last. It features a beautiful gold metal frame, padded arms, and an open seating concept that makes it easy to clean and maintain. The extra-wide seating area and large footrest provide clients with superior comfort, making the Victoria Styling Chair one of the most comfortable styling chairs on the market.

The Victoria Styling Chair is available with multiple base options that all come with a 2-year warranty on the hydraulic pump. This ensures that the chair will be able to withstand the wear and tear of even the busiest salon.

Key features of the Victoria Styling Chair:

– Glamorous and eye-catching design
– Beautiful gold metal frame
– Padded arms and open seating concept for easy cleaning and upkeep
– Extra-wide seating area and large footrest for superior comfort
– Multiple base options available with a 2-year warranty on the hydraulic pump

Benefits of the Victoria Styling Chair:

– Provides a comfortable and luxurious experience for clients
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Built to last with durable materials and construction
– Backed by a 2-year warranty

Victoria Styling Chair
Victoria Styling Chair

7. Keaton Styling Chair

The Keaton Styling Chair is a modern masterpiece inspired by the iconic Eames Lounge Chair. It features slightly rounded and padded arms that mold to any client’s natural resting posture for extreme comfort. The chair also offers an open seating concept and a wide seating area, making it one of the most comfortable styling chairs on the market.

The exterior shell of the Keaton Styling Chair is finished with a beautiful and durable wood frame that is ready to withstand the wear and tear of any busy salon. The chair is also available with multiple base options that come with a 2-year warranty on the hydraulic pump and are fit to withstand heavier-weighted clients.

Key features of the Keaton Styling Chair:

– Mid-century modern style
– Slightly rounded and padded arms for extreme comfort
– Open seating concept and wide seating area
– Beautiful and durable wood frame
– Multiple base options available with a 2-year warranty on the hydraulic pump
– Designed to withstand heavier-weighted clients

Benefits of the Keaton Styling Chair:

– Provides a comfortable and stylish experience for clients
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Built to last with durable materials and construction
– Backed by a 2-year warranty

If you are looking for a styling chair that is both stylish and comfortable, the Keaton Styling Chair is a great option. It is perfect for any salon that wants to offer its clients a luxurious and relaxing experience. In addition to the benefits listed above, the Keaton Styling Chair is also a great way to add a touch of mid-century modern style to your salon. The chair’s elegant design and wood frame are sure to impress your clients and make them feel welcome and relaxed.

Hear what our customers have to say: 

MEAGAN
Posted on 2/16/2023
They are just as described we love them
Customer Rating: 5/5
“Their great so far they are large comfy and easy to clean”

JOHN JACOBS
Posted on 9/24/2022
Beautiful chair. Very comfortable and accommodates all size of people. Sturdy and durable.
Customer Rating: 5/5
“We purchased 4 of these chairs for our salon. Very comfortable and accommodates all sizes of people. Nice wood/polished metal finish. Sturdy, easy to move but stable. Nice lift function. Chair sits up a bit high but still 95% positive feedback from patrons to our salon. Easy to assemble and customer service follow-up on shipping was excellent. They followed-up from order receipt through package receipt at salon. Definite rebuy.”

Keaton Styling Chair
Keaton Styling Chair

8. Christina Styling Chair

The Christina Styling Chair The Christina Styling Chair is an elegant, modern, and luxurious European design square salon chair that comes complete with a T-Bar Footrest and your choice of a flat square or flat round hydraulic pump. It is constructed with a steel frame and one-piece foam cushion, making it strong, sturdy, and sexy.

The Christina Styling Chair is available in a variety of colors to match any salon décor. It can be paired with the ultra-luxurious Christina Backwash Unit for great design continuity. This seating line is only available at Buy-Rite and is sure to grab your customer’s attention while providing many years of reliable service.

Key features of the Christina Styling Chair:

– European design square salon chair
– T-Bar Footrest
– Flat square or flat round hydraulic pump
– Steel frame and one-piece foam cushion
– Available in a variety of colors
– Pairs perfectly with the ultra-luxurious Christina Backwash Unit

Benefits of the Christina Styling Chair:

– Provides a comfortable and luxurious experience for clients
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Built to last with durable materials and construction
– Adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any salon
– Available exclusively at Buy-Rite

Christina Styling Chair
Christina Styling Chair

9. Obsidian Styling Chair

The Obsidian Styling Chair is a sleek and stylish all-black styling chair that is perfect for any salon. It features a black powder-coated steel frame and is completely covered in smooth black vinyl. The chair has padded arms and an open seating concept that makes it easy to clean and maintain.

The Obsidian Styling Chair is also one of the most comfortable styling chairs on the market. It has an extra-wide seating area and an added leg support cushion that will keep your clients comfortable even during the longest appointments. The chair is also available with multiple base options that are built to withstand heavier-weighted clients and include a 2-year warranty on the hydraulic pump.

Key features of the Obsidian Styling Chair:

– All-black design
– Black powder-coated steel frame
– Smooth black vinyl upholstery
– Padded arms
– Open seating concept for easy cleaning
– Extra-wide seating area
– Added leg support cushion
– Multiple base options available
– 2-year warranty on hydraulic pump

Benefits of the Obsidian Styling Chair:

– Stylish and modern design
– Comfortable for clients of all sizes
– Easy to clean and maintain
– Built to last
– Backed by a 2-year warranty

Hear what our customers have to say: 

RANDA B.
Posted on 4/21/2023
Styling chair
Customer Rating: 5/5
“My clients love this chair, it is very comfortable.”

HEATHER KILLEN
Posted on 4/15/2023
I love it!!!!! All my customers love it!!!!!
Customer Rating: 5/5
“I love it!!!!! All my customers love it!!!!!”

Obsidian Styling Chair
Obsidian Styling Chair

The information in this post was updated on 11/17/2023

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