2006-07-09 17:28:59 · 38 answers · asked by redphil22u 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
engraved cutting scissors? Or a subscription to one of those magazines that have a lot of hair styles in them that are always lying around salons?
2006-07-09 17:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by lily 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well you did said "gift" so do they have all the essentials they will need? Those are high end "gifts" if you mean to give them something FOR the salon. Those things are usually purchased prior to opening so maybe you mean just a gift to say "good luck'
Then plants or flowers are always nice. For a personal touch maybe you should be their FIRST customer.
Or give them a frame for their first $ to be placed.
A magazine subscription to Style or Hair would be nice for their clients.
2006-07-09 17:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you...my grandma owns a hair salon and she's better off than any of us! She couldn't make up an "in" hair style to save her life! This person you know is going to do well because she's going to capitalize on the "well to do" of your hometown. Jesus im drunk right now but drunks are honest, right...(lol) Anyway, don't give her too much special treatment. After all, when it comes to the business world, only the strong shall survive! The gov't calls this laze`s fair. (And i suck @ spelling). O.K. now that i've got all the pessimistic $H|t out of my system, i think all and all, your friend will do well, with or without your support. As of gifts...since she'll do well, get you'reself something...lol
2006-07-09 17:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Bush Whacker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not suggest getting her hair supplies. You could buy the wrong kind or that would cost a lot. You could buy her some pictures to put on the wall, some glass flowers with a vase,
or make her some business cards and pass them around to people. I would also suggest finding some old magazine like beauty hair makeup etc. to put in the shop. So the people will have something to read.
2006-07-09 17:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by Oh so Confused? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something for the business as this is the only thing she is thinking of.
See what she is missing. Magazine rack, Neon open sign, flower baskets for the phone/desk. Maybe a gift certificate to the store where she buys her products, etc.
I would steer clear of basic gifts like clippers, new scissors, etc as these are her trade tools and would be very finiky on her choices.
Another neat gift would be to get her a custom rug with her business name on it. Find a local rug/linen company and go from there. Locally we have Cintas that handles uniforms, towels, rugs. They will even custom imprint your logo on a mat. Be nice for her front door as customers walk in.
Think along those lines
2006-07-09 17:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to give something for the shop, a potted plant is the traditional grand opening gift for a small business that serves the public.
If you want to give a thoughtful private gift, and your friend is also going to be one of the stylists in the salon, he/she is going to be on his/her feet, with his/her arms raised all day, so a back or foot massager or even a pair of super comfy slippers for after hours might be an appreciated and oft used gift.
2006-07-09 17:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee you're a nice friend. I would never have thought of getting people a present for that. Mind you I've started up one company and bought a business as well and I didn't get any cards so I guess I wouldn't think of reciprocating, since I've never heard of doing that. You're a kind friend. A big bouquet of flowers to sit on the front counter maybe?
2006-07-09 17:31:31 · answer #7 · answered by Aussie Chick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a swall wicker basket and fill it with some hand and face towels. A hair salon can never have enough of those. If you have a bigger budget, a nice ceramic hair iron/straightener would be a good gift to get...good luck!
2006-07-09 17:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamer363 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some wind chimes or something for the door so she can hear clients coming in and out.....I think the business cards is an excellent idea.....something for the wall or a big floor plant something to help decorate the new salon?
2006-07-09 17:33:40 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a gift certifcate to a professional sharperner, they are always taking their trimmers down to get professionally sharpened, that is if those places offer gift certificates. The best gift would be to set up their first 10 appointments of business, like referrals but you find out his available times and you get 10 of your friends to go there.
2006-07-09 17:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by jprofitt303 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋