How to Tell If You Should Replace Your Cutting Capes

When it comes to keeping your equipment in good shape, you likely focus on the tools you use rather than the accessories that make your life easier and your clients’ experience more comfortable. This is completely understandable. After all, you’re working with your tools and can tell when they’re not in great condition. But the peripherals you use, specifically your cutting capes, can be just as important. Unfortunately, many stylists and salons go too long between replacing their capes and it can leave your customers feeling like they’re getting an inferior cut. Here’s how to tell if you should replace your capes.

The Cape No Longer Fastens
Cutting capes are supposed to fit around your customers’ necks without sliding or coming undone. This is what helps keep cut hair out of their shirts and ensures that your clients have a good experience. And while using an alligator clip can work as a stop-gap measure, it may leave your clients wondering why you’re cutting corners. If your capes won’t stay fastened or won’t fasten at all, it’s high time to upgrade to a newer version.

There Are Holes in the Material
Capes don’t just protect your clients from stray clippings. They also protect their clothes and skin from hair dye and other products. Your capes should be free of holes and tears at all times. Even minor tears, rips, or holes can serve as entry points for dye and other substances. The last thing you want to deal with is a client getting upset because their clothes are stained after sitting in your chair. If you see any rips or holes in the material, it’s high time to replace your cape.

The Fabric Is Stained
Clients want to visit clean salons. It’s what gives them confidence in your facility and may encourage them to tip a little more than they otherwise would. Part of creating a clean salon is making sure that the capes are both clean and clean-looking. If your capes are stained, it’s time to replace them. 

They’re Several Years Old
Ultimately, you’ll want to replace your capes regularly. Many salons that get tons of traffic end up replacing their capes about once a year. If you can’t remember the last time you replaced your cutting capes or you know it’s been several years, don’t put it off any longer. Replace your capes with the J Beverly Hills cutting cape. Having new capes will make your entire salon look and feel well-maintained and give clients the impression that your facility is truly high-end. 

Invest in New Capes Today
If your capes are looking ratty or worn out, don’t keep using them. Replace them with new, high-quality capes from J Beverly Hills. The cut and color capes are designed to stand up to frequent use and will withstand the test of time with ease so you can ditch those worn-out capes you’ve been holding on to once and for all. 

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