How to Equip a Barbershop: The Equipment and Budget Checklist (2026)
Equipping a barbershop means bringing together four main areas: cutting equipment (clippers, finishing trimmers, scissors, razors), station furniture (chairs, cabinets, mirrors), hygiene equipment (sterilisation, disinfection) and consumables. As a guideline, the equipment budget for a one- to three-station barbershop in Switzerland is most often between CHF 8,000 and 25,000, depending on the range chosen. This checklist covers each area in detail so nothing gets overlooked.
What cutting equipment is essential for opening a barbershop?
This is the heart of the trade. For each workstation, plan for at least:
- A cutting clipper (rotary motor) — see our professional hair clipper buying guide.
- A finishing trimmer (magnetic) for outlines and beards.
- A trimmer / beard trimmer for detail work.
- A pair of professional scissors and a texturising/thinning shear.
- A razor (straight razor or shavette) and blades.
- Combs, brushes, a neck duster brush, capes and aprons.
What furniture and station equipment should you plan for?
- Barber chair, reclining and sturdy, one per station.
- Cabinet / workstation with storage and a mirror.
- Shampoo basin, depending on the services offered.
- Rolling stool, suitable lighting, accessible power outlets.
- A visible disinfection area, which reassures clients.
Hygiene and disinfection: what equipment do you need to be compliant?
Hygiene is both a requirement and a selling point. Plan for a protocol and the equipment that goes with it: surface and instrument disinfectants, a sterilisation unit suited to your services, hand sanitiser gel, gloves and dedicated bins. Full best-practice details are in our guide to hygiene and disinfection in hair salons.
What budget should you plan for equipping a barbershop?
Here’s an indicative range (excluding renovation and rent), to be adjusted according to the range and the number of stations:
| Item | Indicative budget (per station) |
|---|---|
| Cutting equipment (clippers, scissors, razors) | CHF 800 – 2,500 |
| Barber chair | CHF 500 – 2,000 |
| Cabinet / mirror / station | CHF 400 – 1,500 |
| Hygiene and sterilisation | CHF 200 – 800 |
| Starting consumables | CHF 150 – 500 |
These figures are rough guidelines for planning purposes, not fixed prices: they vary considerably depending on the brands and quality chosen.
The summary checklist for equipping a barbershop
- Cutting equipment per station: cutting clipper + finishing trimmer + trimmer + scissors + razor.
- Furniture: chair, cabinet, mirror, stool.
- Hygiene: disinfectants, sterilisation, gloves, bins.
- Consumables: blades, capes, combs, styling products.
- Spare parts (blades, batteries) to avoid downtime.
Where to source equipment in Switzerland
Beauty Hair Products is a wholesaler based in Geneva that distributes hairdressing and barbering equipment from brands such as BaByliss Pro, Wahl, Gamma+, Jaguar and StyleCraft, with delivery across Switzerland. You can browse our barber supplies, our clippers and the entire catalogue, or ask for advice on an opening project.
FAQ — Equipping a Barbershop
What budget should you plan for equipping a barber station?
As a guideline, budget around CHF 2,000 to 6,000 per station for equipment and furniture, excluding renovation and rent, depending on the range chosen.
What cutting equipment is really essential to start with?
At a minimum: a cutting clipper, a finishing trimmer, a trimmer, a pair of scissors and a razor, plus consumables (blades, capes, combs).
Do you need a steriliser in a barbershop?
A device for disinfecting and sterilising instruments is essential for hygiene and client trust; the type depends on the services offered and local regulations.
Opening or re-equipping a barbershop? Contact Beauty Hair Products for support and a tailored quote.