Not being able to connect a workstation to the water supply and sewer system is the most common reason salons put off introducing Head SPA. The solution is a freestanding washer with water tanks - a fully equipped treatment station that you can place anywhere in the salon and plug into an electrical outlet. Below, we explain how it works and how to organize your work with it in practice.
How a washer works without a water connection
- Clean water tank - Fill it before you start work. W our models, it has a capacity of 50 l (HP2S) or 60 l (HP3S).
- Thermostat-controlled heating - The water heats to the set temperature in a few to a dozen minutes, depending on how warm the water is when you pour it in.
- Pump and water massage head - They deliver water to the basin with adjustable stream pressure, just like at a stationary workstation.
- Waste water tank - Water from the basin drains into a separate tank (18 l in the HP2S, 25 l in the HP3S), so there are no buckets or hoses on the floor.
- Steam sauna and LED - The steam generator with canopy and the lighting work just like those in Head SPA beds.
All you need to operate it is an electrical outlet. The washer is on wheels, so you can move it to another room or put it away when you're not working.
How many treatments the water will last for
One Head SPA treatment uses about 20 liters of water - a little more for long, thick hair and a long water massage. W practice:
- HP2S - The clean water tank holds enough for more than 2 treatments. The waste water tank (18 l) is smaller than the amount used for one treatment, so it usually needs to be emptied during the treatment.
- HP3S - The clean water tank holds enough for about 3 treatments, and the 25-liter waste water tank can hold the water from an entire treatment - empty it after each treatment without interrupting your work.
How to organize your day
- 1-2 treatments per day - Fill the clean water tank in the morning and you won't need to refill it during the day. Empty the waste water tank after each treatment (and with the HP2S, usually during the treatment as well).
- 3-4 treatments a day - schedule a short break to refill the water after every second (HP2S) or third (HP3S) treatment. Keep a water canister handy so you can top it up quickly.
- Fill it with warm water and turn on the heater in advance - the warmer the water to start with, the less time it takes to heat up. It’s best to turn on the wash unit before the client arrives or during the consultation and neck massage.
- Keep the tanks clean - empty the wastewater tank as needed and clean both tanks regularly, just like every other part of the treatment station.
If you plan to perform several Head SPA treatments a day throughout the week, consider a permanently plumbed station - a treatment bed or a hair-washing unit. Find a comparison in our guide: Head SPA wash unit or bed - which should you choose?.
Who is a waterless wash unit for?
- for salons in premises where installing new water connections is not possible or worthwhile,
- for salons renting premises where the landlord does not allow plumbing work,
- for those who want to introduce Head SPA quickly and test client interest without renovating,
- for treatment rooms that need to move their equipment between rooms.
Wash units in our range
- HP2S - basic model: 50 L clean water and 18 L wastewater tanks, adjustable water massage, steam sauna, thermostat-controlled heating, LED lighting.
- HP3S - premium version: larger tanks (60 L and 25 L), wheel locks, a more ergonomic design, and a cream-colored finish. If you plan to perform more than 1-2 treatments a day, the larger tanks make your work much easier.
See Head SPA wash units. We’ve calculated the cost of getting started with a wash unit and how long it takes to pay for itself in our article, How much does it cost to introduce Head SPA to a salon?.
Would you like a personalized offer with a discount? Contact us or call: +48 570 111 791.
