As a specialist supplier of commercial LED lighting, we have been advising hair salons and beauty studios since 2015. Over the course of more than a decade, we have equipped well over 100 hair salons with professional lighting solutions — and one thing has become clear: few trades place higher demands on lighting quality than the hairdressing industry. The following case study from Solingen illustrates precisely why the choice of luminaire makes all the difference.
Hair salons have exacting requirements when it comes to lighting — particularly when professional colour treatments are part of the daily routine. Anyone who mixes, applies and assesses hair colour on a regular basis needs light that renders tones exactly as they are in reality: without distortion, without flicker, and without glare. That was precisely the challenge when the team at Haarscharf in Solingen got in touch with us.
The Problem: Light That Deceives
Haarscharf — a salon known for its excellent work and outstanding customer reviews — carries out demanding colouring treatments and hair colour services every day. The existing LED luminaires, whilst technically LED, failed to meet one of the most critical requirements: their Colour Rendering Index (CRI) was far too low. The practical consequence was straightforward: hair colours looked different under the salon lighting than they did in natural daylight outside.
The risk is very real. Clients who assess their freshly coloured hair under poor salon lighting and then step outside to discover the tone is not quite right leads to dissatisfaction and complaints — a situation no salon can afford.
The Solution: 120×30 cm LED Ceiling Panel — Designed for Hair Salons
Following a brief consultation, we agreed on our 120×30 cm LED ceiling panel for hair salons — a luminaire we have developed specifically to meet the demands of professional hairdressing environments and which is already in use in more than 100 salons.
- CRI 94–95: Professional-grade colour rendering — colours appear exactly as they would in natural daylight
- UGR < 19 (glare-free): No disruptive direct light that causes eye fatigue or headaches
- Flicker-free: Stable, steady light for comfortable working throughout the entire working day
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Adjustable colour temperature: 3,000 K (warm white), 3,500 K and 4,000 K (neutral white) to create the desired atmosphere
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 120 × 30 cm |
| CRI (Colour Rendering Index) | 94–95 |
| UGR (Glare) | < 19 |
| Flicker-free | Yes (no stroboscopic effect) |
| Colour temperature | 3,000 K / 3,500 K / 4,000 K (switchable) |
| Suitable for | Hair salons, beauty studios, cosmetics |
The Result: Clear, Reliable Working Light
The photographs speak for themselves: the salon looks brighter, more welcoming and more professional. The LED panels produce a uniform, glare-free light that causes no fatigue for either clients or staff. Most importantly, colour work is now entirely reliable — what is mixed and applied under the salon lighting corresponds precisely to the result in natural daylight outside.
The colour temperature can be adjusted between 3,000 K and 4,000 K, giving the salon team full control over the ambience — whether they prefer a warm, inviting feel for reception areas or a crisp, neutral light for the colouring stations.
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