Tool Inventory System

Track every shear, clipper, and iron so maintenance, replacements, and audits are fast and stress-free.

Neatly organized drawer of salon shears and combs
Photo: Orgalux via Unsplash Unsplash

Inventory essentials

  • Tool name and type
  • Purchase date and cost
  • Serial number
  • Warranty expiration
  • Assigned stylist

Log everything in the maintenance sheet or your POS asset module.

Quick setup steps

  1. Empty one station at a time and scan/photograph each tool.
  2. Enter details into your maintenance log.
  3. Label tools (e.g., “Stylist A – Cutting 01”).
  4. Review monthly to update repairs or replacements.

Color-coded storage

Use colored tape or tags for categories: blue for cutting shears, green for texturizers, yellow for loaners. Makes audits quicker.

Annual audit tips

  • Plan during a slow week.
  • Assign two people: one to check tools, one to update the log.
  • Compare against insurance coverage to ensure limits are current.

A tidy inventory saves time when tools go missing, warranties expire, or the insurer calls.

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