Salon towels are cotton, microfiber or disposable towels used to dry hands and feet, cover the work area and wipe off product during nail, spa and facial services. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks cotton terry towels in several sizes and colours, thick towels, microfiber face towels and disposable face towels from Silver Star, Kating and MNBS.
Types of salon towels
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton towel 16 x 27 in | The all-purpose salon hand towel, in 3 lb or heavier 4 lb weights and several colours. | White 3 lb, dozen, White 4 lb, dozen, Light Gray 3 lb, dozen, Dark Gray 3 lb, dozen, Black 3 lb, dozen, Brown 3 lb, dozen |
| Small cotton towel | The manicure table, drying hands and wiping tools. | White 13x13, dozen, White 13x13, single, Pedicure Cotton Towel White 12x16 |
| Thick and microfiber towel | Thick towels in several colours; microfiber face towels. | Thick Towel 30x25 / 30x40 cm, Thick Towel 75 x 35 cm, Microfiber Face Spa Towel |
| Disposable towel | Facials and face cleansing, with no laundry. | Kating Face Towel 50 pcs, Silver Star Face Towel 250 pcs roll, Silver Star Face Towel, 20 rolls, Non-woven Facial Towel, Soft Cleansing Towel 50 pcs |
How to choose salon towels
- Size by job. 16 x 27 in is the all-purpose salon towel; 13 x 13 in is washcloth size for the manicure table.
- Check the weight. On Silver Star cotton towels, 3 lb or 4 lb is the weight of a dozen, so a 4 lb towel has more cotton in it.
- Pick a colour. Grey, black and brown hide polish and product stains; white makes it easy to see that a towel is clean.
Related: Towel warmers, Cotton & cleaning pads, Bed sheets, Spa robes, All spa essentials
Salon towel FAQ
What size towels do nail salons use?
The 16 x 27 inch cotton towel is the standard salon size for pedicures, manicures, facials and waxing. The 13 x 13 inch towel is washcloth size, used at the manicure table to dry hands and wipe tools. Many salons keep both.
What does 3 lb or 4 lb mean on a salon towel?
It is the weight of a dozen towels. A dozen 16 x 27 inch towels in the 4 lb weight weighs more than the 3 lb dozen, so each towel has more cotton and feels heavier.
Should I use cotton or disposable towels for facials?
Cotton towels are washed and reused, and feel soft on the face. Disposable face towels are used once and thrown away, so there is no laundry between clients. Many spas use disposables for cleansing the face and cotton towels for wraps and drying.
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