Barbershop Stock Checklist: Products and Consumables

Good stock control helps a barbershop avoid running out of essentials during service. Stock should cover hygiene, cutting, styling and client comfort.

Hygiene stock

• Disinfectant solution.
• Clipper spray or blade disinfectant.
• Hand soap or sanitiser.
• Surface cleaner.
• Laundry supplies for towels and capes.
• Disposable gloves where required.
• Sharps container if blades are used.

Client consumables

• Neck strips.
• Clean towels.
• Clean capes.
• Disposable blades.
• Tissues or wipes.

Cutting and maintenance supplies

• Clipper oil.
• Replacement blades where needed.
• Replacement guards.
• Cleaning brushes.
• Shaver foils and cutters.

Styling and finishing products

• Hair clay, paste or pomade.
• Hairspray or finishing spray.
• Beard oil.
• Beard balm.
• Aftershave lotion or balm.
• Shampoo and conditioner if wash services are offered.

Retail stock

If selling products, keep retail stock separate from backbar stock. Track what sells and avoid overstocking slow moving products.

Best practice

Check stock weekly and set a minimum level for essentials. Hygiene items should never be allowed to run out.