Hair Salon End-of-Day Closing Safety Checklist

The end-of-day closing process is critical for salon fire safety, chemical storage compliance, and readiness for the next business day. This checklist ensures all safety steps are completed before the last staff member leaves.

  • Industry: Beauty & Wellness
  • Frequency: Daily (End of Day)
  • Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Role: Closing Manager / Senior Stylist
  • Total Items: 36

Station Deep Cleaning

Complete thorough cleaning of all styling stations.

  • All stations disinfected including surfaces, chairs, and mirrors?
  • All tools disinfected and stored in closed clean containers?
  • All hair swept from floors throughout salon?
  • Floors mopped with disinfectant cleaning solution?
  • Shampoo bowls cleaned, drained, and sanitized?
  • All product bottles wiped down and organized at stations?

Equipment Shutdown

Verify all electrical equipment is properly shut down.

  • All curling irons, flat irons, and blow dryers unplugged?
  • All heated tools allowed to cool before storing?
  • Perm machines and dryer hoods turned off and unplugged?
  • UV sanitizer and autoclave (if used) powered down?
  • POS and booking system powered down or in secure mode?
  • All non-security lighting turned off?

Chemical Storage and Security

Verify all chemicals are properly stored and secured.

  • All chemical product lids tightly closed?
  • Developers and bleach stored in designated chemical storage area?
  • Flammable products (aerosols, alcohol) in approved flammable storage cabinet?
  • Color mixing area cleaned and all residue removed?
  • Chemical storage area locked after hours?
  • Spill kits and cleanup supplies restocked if used today?

Laundry and Waste

Process end-of-day laundry and waste.

  • All soiled towels placed in washer or laundry pickup bag?
  • All used capes in laundry?
  • All waste bins emptied and relined?
  • Sharps container checked - replace if 3/4 full?
  • Drain hair traps cleaned?
  • Biohazard waste properly sealed and scheduled for pickup?

Fire Prevention

Verify fire safety measures before closing.

  • No combustible materials (towels, paper) near hot equipment?
  • All fire exits unobstructed and clearly accessible?
  • Fire extinguisher in place and inspection tag current?
  • No smoking materials left inside salon?
  • Coffee maker and any kitchen appliances turned off?
  • Alarm system armed per closing procedure?

Closing Documentation

Complete required end-of-day documentation.

  • Daily sanitation log completed and signed?
  • All client records updated and filed?
  • Low supply items noted for ordering?
  • Equipment issues documented for maintenance?
  • End-of-day sales reconciled and deposited per salon policy?
  • Closing manager signed off on all areas?

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Why Use This Hair Salon End-of-Day Closing Safety Checklist?

This hair salon end-of-day closing safety checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for closing manager / senior stylist professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (end of day).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hair Salon End-of-Day Closing Safety Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Station Deep Cleaning, Equipment Shutdown, Chemical Storage and Security, Laundry and Waste, Fire Prevention, Closing Documentation. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily (end of day). Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Hair Salon End-of-Day Closing Safety Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Closing Manager / Senior Stylist professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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