A physical object inside a relationship
A screen held by the professional and turned towards themselves creates a barrier: the client sees the back of the case and understands that something is being done about her. The same screen propped between the two, angled so both can read, has the opposite effect and requires no extra skill.
Position matters for a practical reason too. At the station the space is taken by mirror, products and equipment; without a stable stand the tablet ends up being moved every time, and a tool you have to go looking for gets used less and less.
Then there's the part nobody talks about: hygiene. A screen touched with hands fresh from washing or with colour residue becomes, within days, an object nobody wants to touch. A washable case and a fixed point for disinfecting solve a problem that otherwise decides abandonment.
What determines whether the tablet actually gets used
The chart is qualitative and shows how much each factor affects daily use a month in.
Two ways to bring it to the station
The table compares the practical effects of the physical set-up, with the same software.
| Aspect | Tablet in the professional's hand | Tablet on a shared stand |
|---|---|---|
| Client's perception | They're filling in a form about me | We're looking at this together |
| Posture | The professional closes off | Both facing the screen |
| Continuity | Has to be put down to work | Stays where it is |
| Client questions | Few | Frequent, during the reading |
Bringing it to the station
Find a fixed point
A tool you have to go looking for gets abandoned.
Angle it towards both
Otherwise it becomes form-filling.
Check readability
Under salon lighting, not at home.
Solve hygiene and charging
Washable case and a socket nearby.
Before introducing it
- Find a fixed point at the station and a stand that holds the angle.
- Plan for a washable case and a cleaning moment between clients.
- Test screen readability under the salon's lighting, not at home.
Readability has to be checked in real conditions. Many salons have directional lighting that creates reflections making the screen unusable at exactly the height where it needs to sit: moving the lamp or changing the stand angle solves in minutes a problem that otherwise looks like the device's fault.
The last consideration is battery. A tablet that runs flat mid-afternoon goes on charge and doesn't come back to the station: a socket near the stand is worth more than any technical specification.
From conversation to guided consultation
Saloria is designed to be used on a tablet alongside the client, with clear phases and outputs useful to the team. It does not replace the management software, does not promise realtime AR and does not turn look plan into certainty. It brings method to the moment in which client and professional decide the look together.
Frequently asked questions
What tablet do you need?
Technical specifications matter little. What matters is stand stability, readability under salon lighting and a washable case.
Where should it go?
At a fixed point at the station, angled so professional and client can read it together without leaning over.
How do you handle hygiene?
A washable case and disinfection between clients, at the same moment you reset the station.