Dropped $300 on a fancy 'ergonomic' styling chair and it's the worst buy I've made this year

Honestly, the thing wobbles if a client shifts their weight even a little, and the armrests are set at this weird angle that makes precision work a nightmare. I got it from SalonCentric thinking it would help with my back during long color sessions, but I'm back to my old $90 basic chair after two weeks. Has anyone found a truly solid styling chair that doesn't cost a fortune?

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3 Comments

stella221mo ago

Sounds like you got suckered by the marketing. Most of that ergonomic stuff is just fancy words to charge more. A chair just needs to be stable and comfortable, not solve world peace. Maybe check the floor where you put it, sometimes it's not the chair but an uneven spot.

jordan_hill1mo ago

Honestly stella22, I used to agree with the "just fancy words" take. Then I spent a year with a cheap chair that felt fine for an hour but wrecked my back over a full workday. My new one with actual lumbar support and adjustable arms is a totally different story. It's not about solving world peace, it's about not being in pain by 3 PM. The difference is real when you're sitting in it for 40 hours a week.

singh.elizabeth1mo ago

Tbh, did you try tightening all the bolts under the seat? Sometimes they ship loose. If it still wobbles after that, I'd just return it.