How to Choose a Treatment Chair for Cosmetic Procedures? (Laser hair removal, cosmetology, massage, injections, hardware treatments)

The chair is one of the most important elements in the treatment room. It directly affects client comfort, the cosmetologist's convenience, and even the speed and quality of procedures. In 2026 the choice is huge, but the core criteria remain the same.TOP-10 criteria for choosing a treatment chair for a salon (in priority order)

1. Type of procedures (the most important!)

• Only laser/IPL hair removal → a simple couch-style chair is enough (with or without adjustable headrest).
• Massage, body wraps, RF-lifting, pressotherapy → massage chair with adjustable backrest tilt, armrests, and height.
• Injections, fillers, thread lifting → cosmetology chair with adjustable headrest, armrests, and the ability to work in sitting/semi-reclined positions.
• Universal for everything → electric chair with 4–5 motors (height, backrest, leg section, Trendelenburg position, headrest).
  2. Number of motors (electric drive)
• 1–2 motors: budget option, only height + backrest (suitable for epilation).
• 3–4 motors: comfortable minimum (height, backrest, leg section, Trendelenburg).
• 5+ motors: premium (also armrests, headrest, pre-set positions).
  2026 recommendation: minimum 4 motors — otherwise the cosmetologist will get tired very quickly.
  3. Maximum load capacity
• 150–180 kg — standard for budget models.
• 200–250 kg — good mid-range.
• 300+ kg — premium (for larger clients, no issues).
  4. Upholstery material
• PU eco-leather — the most popular (cheap, easy to clean, but cracks after 2–4 years).
• Medical vinyl leather (PVC) — better choice: waterproof, antibacterial, lasts 5–8 years.
• Genuine leather — expensive, beautiful, but impractical.
• Fabric + eco-leather — avoid, gets dirty very quickly.
  Removable covers are a huge plus for easy cleaning.
  5. Height adjustment
• Minimum 45–50 cm (low position) — crucial for laser hair removal (cosmetologist sits).
• Maximum 80–90 cm — for standing work (injections, facials).
  Electric height adjustment is a must-have.
  6. Headrest and armrests
• Adjustable headrest (up/down, angle) — mandatory for face, neck, bikini area.
• Removable/foldable armrests — so the client can lie completely flat.
  7. Wheels and stability
• Wheels with locking brakes — convenient to move between rooms.
• No wheels — more stable, but harder to move.
  8. Additional features (2026 trends)
• USB ports for client phone charging.
• Heated backrest/seat (clients love it in winter).
• Built-in leg/hand rests.
• Antibacterial coating (with silver ions).
• Foldable/mobile model — if the room is small.
  9. Budget (real prices in Russia/CIS, 2026)
• 50,000–80,000 RUB — budget (1–2 motors, eco-leather, 150 kg load).
• 100,000–180,000 RUB — optimal balance (4 motors, good upholstery, 200 kg).
• 200,000–400,000 RUB — premium (5+ motors, vinyl, heating, USB).
• 500,000+ RUB — top brands (Cerri, Gharieni, Belberg, Lemi).
  10. Brands that professionals actually praise in 2026
• Belberg — best price/quality ratio.
• Cerri — Italian quality, but expensive.
• Lemi — premium, extremely durable.
• Aries — budget but reliable.
• Nova — mid-range, lots of motors.
• No-name Chinese — only buy with 1–2 year warranty and from verified suppliers.

Quick checklist for the “ideal chair for laser hair removal + cosmetology”

• 4+ motors
• Height range 45–85 cm
• Load capacity 200+ kg
• Medical vinyl upholstery (not eco-leather)
• Adjustable headrest + foldable armrests
• Removable covers
• Price 120,000–250,000 RUB

Bottom line:
Don’t buy the cheapest option — it will fall apart in 1–2 years, and you’ll lose more on repairs and unhappy clients.
Better to invest once in a 4-motor chair with quality upholstery — it will last 7–10 years and pay for itself through client comfort and cosmetologist convenience.