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April 14, 2023In the competitive world of hair and beauty, the difference between a “good haircut” and a “premium experience” often has nothing to do with scissors. It has to do with Atmosphere.
You spend thousands on lighting, ergonomic chairs, and high-quality products. But what about the invisible interior design? What about the sound?
If your salon plays aggressive radio hits, your clients might feel rushed. If it plays funeral-march classical, your staff might fall asleep. You need the “Goldilocks Zone”—music that is relaxing enough to lower cortisol, but rhythmic enough to keep the energy flowing on the salon floor.
Enter the “Hair & Beauty” Spotify Playlist, curated by Klangspot Recordings.
This is not generic elevator music. It is a sophisticated, carefully engineered mix of Lounge, Balearic Beats, and Instrumental Chillout. Featuring industry legends like De-Phazz alongside modern tastemakers like Adrian Cole and Rian Milo, this playlist is designed to turn a 45-minute appointment into a mini-vacation.
In this deep dive, we will explore the psychology of “Sonic Branding,” analyze why specific tempos increase customer satisfaction, and explain why this playlist is the most cost-effective upgrade you can make for your business.
The Science: Sonic Branding & Customer Experience
Why does background music matter? It isn’t just about filling the silence; it is about neuroscience.
1. The “Perceived Wait Time” Effect
Research in consumer psychology shows that when customers enjoy the background music, their perception of time alters.
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The Problem: 10 minutes of silence (or annoying radio ads) feels like 20 minutes.
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The Solution: A steady, pleasant stream of mid-tempo Chillout music (like “Drift Away” by Colter Shaw) engages the brain just enough to make time pass faster. Your clients won’t mind waiting for their color to set if they are vibing to the music.
2. The “Luxury Association”
What does luxury sound like? It doesn’t sound like a chaotic commercial break.
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The Vibe: Luxury sounds like “Space.” It sounds like smooth textures, real instruments (saxophone, piano, guitar), and polished production.
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The Impact: Listening to sophisticated Nu-Jazz (like De-Phazz) subconsciously signals to the client: “This is a high-value establishment. I am paying for quality.” It justifies your price point before you even touch their hair.
3. Employee Morale (The Rhythm of Work)
Your staff has to listen to this music for 8 hours a day.
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The Balance: Music that is too slow (Ambient Drone) can make staff lethargic. Music that is too fast (EDM) can increase stress and rush the service.
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The Sweet Spot: This playlist sits in the 90-110 BPM range. It has a groove. It keeps the stylists moving and energetic without creating a chaotic environment.
Playlist Deconstruction: The Architecture of Chill
I have analyzed the tracklist of the “Hair & Beauty” playlist, and it reveals a specific curation strategy designed for the modern wellness space.
1. The Balearic Breeze (The Mental Holiday)
A huge portion of the playlist is rooted in the “Ibiza Sunset” sound.
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The Tracks: “Sunset Mirage” by Adrian Cole and “A Summer In Crete” by Martinus Petropoulos.
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The Effect: These tracks use warm pads, acoustic guitars, and ocean sounds. They transport the client out of the grey city and onto a beach terrace. This is Psychogeography—using sound to change the location of the mind.
2. The Lounge Sophistication (The Hotel Bar Vibe)
This is where the playlist shines for high-end salons.
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The Artist: De-Phazz.
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The Tracks: “Something Is Working (Instrumental)” and “As the World Turns”.
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The Effect: De-Phazz is the gold standard of Lounge. Their blend of Jazz, Dub, and Soul adds an instant layer of “Cool.” It makes your salon feel like a boutique hotel lobby. It encourages conversation without drowning it out.
3. The Soft House Groove (The Pulse)
To keep the energy up, the playlist includes soft, melodic House beats.
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The Artists: Rian Milo (“Sunday Evening”) and Douce Mirage (“Falling”).
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The Effect: These tracks provide a gentle “four-on-the-floor” beat. This rhythmic pulse is essential for the workflow of hairdressers (cutting to a rhythm) and keeps the environment feeling modern and active, rather than sleepy.
Functional Audio: Zoning Your Business
This playlist is versatile. Here is how it functions in different zones of your beauty business.
1. The Waiting Area (Decompression)
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The Goal: Lower the client’s blood pressure immediately upon entry.
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The Track: “Beach Wave” by Suuunday.
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Why: The soft textures act as a “sonic airlock,” separating the stressful street outside from your sanctuary inside.
2. The Styling Chair (Social Flow)
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The Goal: Support conversation but cover awkward silences.
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The Track: “Late Summer Feelings” by Adrian Cole.
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Why: The mid-tempo groove is upbeat enough to chat over. It fills the gaps when the hairdryer stops, ensuring the atmosphere never drops dead.
3. The Spa / Treatment Room (Deep Relaxation)
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The Goal: Total disconnect.
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The Track: “Ibiza Airport Lounge” by Relaxatronica.
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Why: While this playlist is rhythmic, tracks like this offer a smoother, more floating experience suitable for manicures, pedicures, or facials where the client might want to close their eyes.
Artist Spotlight: The Architects of Ambience
The “Hair & Beauty” playlist relies on a specific set of artists who master the art of “Non-Intrusive Excellence.”
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Colter Shaw: A master of “Downtempo.” His tracks like “Norderney Summer Vibes” bring a fresh, Northern European coolness that feels clean and precise—perfect for modern aesthetics.
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Rian Milo: He bridges the gap between Pop and Chillout. His melodies are catchy (earworms) but the production is restrained. His music makes people smile without them realizing why.
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Golden Sands of Ibiza: As the name suggests, this project encapsulates the White Isle. It brings the warmth of the sun into your salon, which is particularly effective during the dark winter months to boost client mood (SAD relief).
A Note on Licensing (For Business Owners)
Disclaimer: This blog post focuses on the artistic curation of the playlist. Business owners should always ensure they have the correct public performance licenses (e.g., GEMA, PRS, PPL, ASCAP, BMI) to play music in a commercial setting.
However, looking at this playlist as a source of Inspiration, it sets the perfect benchmark. If you are looking for the type of music that drives sales and satisfaction, this is the blueprint.
Conclusion: The Final Touch
You offer coffee. You offer head massages. You offer excellent service. Don’t let the experience fall apart because of bad audio.
The “Hair & Beauty” Spotify Playlist is the final touch. It is the acoustic varnish on the manicure. It is the setting spray on the makeup. It wraps your service in a layer of auditory luxury that clients will remember.
So, connect the Bluetooth speaker. Set the volume to “conversational.” And let the vibes do the work.
Stream “Hair & Beauty” now on Spotify via Klangspot Recordings.
Fact Sheet: Playlist Details
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Curator: Klangspot Recordings
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Genre: Chillout / Lounge / Downtempo / Soft House / Balearic Beat
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Vibe: Relaxing, Sophisticated, Sunny, Modern, Clean
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Key Artists: De-Phazz, Colter Shaw, Rian Milo, Adrian Cole, Golden Sands of Ibiza, Relaxatronica, Martinus Petropoulos
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Best For: Hair Salons, Nail Studios, Spa Reception Areas, Massage Therapy, Boutique Retail, Morning Coffee
Why This Playlist Belongs in Your Business
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For the “Salon Owner”: A curated stream that requires zero management—just press play.
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For the “Stylist”: Music that keeps you moving without inducing fatigue.
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For the “Client”: An instant mental vacation that makes the appointment feel like a treat.
Klangspot Recordings invites you to relax and glow.
Hair & Beauty 🌸 Background Chillout Music for Hairdressers, Beauty Salons & Spa Spotify playlist:
1. Sole Sole – Summer Rain
2. Rian Milo – Sunday Evening
3. Suuunday – Beach Wave
4. Golden Sands Of Ibiza – A Day Without You
5. Colter Shaw – Drift Away – Downtempo Edit
6. Douce Mirage – Sunset On Sunday
7. De-Phazz – Something Is Working – Instrumental
8. Martinus Petropoulos – A Summer In Crete
9. Jones Meadow – Alike
10. Adrian Cole – Golden Hues
11. De-Phazz – Back from Where I Started – Instrumental
12. Mia Vice – Spring Fever
13. Lndoner – ASTORIA
14. Ording – Croatia Cascades
15. Drifting Palms – Everything Is Beautiful
16. Colter Shaw – Golden Haze – Lofi Lounge Edit
17. Goland – Shine
18. De-Phazz – Sugar Boogie – Instrumental
19. Douce Mirage – Velours
20. Nora Van Elken – Karma
21. Lindenberg – Waves
22. Landayn – cookie crumbs
23. Adrian Cole – Sunset Mirage – Playa d’en Bossa Mix
24. Ran the Man – London Weekend
25. Rian Milo – Sunset Bay
26. Ukulele Dub Society – Death by Chocolate
27. ME80 – Liberté
28. Colter Shaw – Liguria Summer Glow
29. Oleg Burov – Brooklyn Nights
30. Alex Baker – Discovery
31. West End Rhythm – Electric Heart
32. De-Phazz – As the World Turns – Instrumental
33. Douce Mirage – Falling – Radio Mix
34. Colter Shaw – Sunset Drift
35. Golden Sands Of Ibiza – Breezy Beach
36. Adrian Cole – Late Summer Feelings
37. Relaxatronica – Five Days on the Road
38. Ran the Man – Playground
39. ZMY – Trip
40. Ording – Tranquility In Rome
41. Ballpoint – Spritz
42. Adrian Cole – Virginia Beach – Pilates Lounge Edit
43. Arkadi Martinë – Beach Kisses
44. Attom – Forever
45. Bibano Beach Club – Moments
46. ZMY – Echoes in the Woods
47. Lindenberg – Waves Of Miami Beach
48. Rian Milo – Greedy – Instrumental
49. Colter Shaw – Sestri Levante
50. Loutro – Something In Mykonos
51. Schwarz & Funk – Infinity
52. Lindenberg – Beautiful Days
53. Lstn – Aria
54. Rian Milo – Funky Daze
55. Relaxatronica – Drive
56. Ording – This Summer
57. Arkadi Martinë – Under the Shadow of Olive Trees
58. De-Phazz – Theme from Joo
59. Bibano Beach Club – Seaside
60. André Aguado – Lily
61. Ording – Dreamy Beachfront Getaway
62. Rian Milo – Morning Dew
63. Bademen – Cosmic Flow
64. Cratouille – Small Victorys
65. Lucky Reinhard – Something Beautiful
66. ZMY – Silver Lines, Pt. 3
67. De-Phazz – Right This Time
68. Adrian Cole – Balearic Dusk – Sunset Mix
69. Relaxatronica – Ibiza Airport Lounge
70. Zazenkai – Commuting
71. Martin Eigenberg – Lovin’
72. Ording – Mood
73. 4077 – Dear Dad
74. Cogitation – Carefree
75. Sum Wave – Cocktail Dreams
76. Ording – Iberian Sunset
77. Loutro – Beachside
78. Sid Mellowdy – Three Can Play That Game
79. Yasumaru – The Rush Hour
80. Lucky Reinhard – Sunset
81. ME80 – Wild Palms
82. Cuezy. – Praia Encantada
83. Colter Shaw – Norderney Summer Vibes
84. Pearldiver – Sababay
85. Crandon Park – Why Fall Is The Best Time To Visit Brandenburg
86. De-Phazz – Breath Beside Me
87. ME80 – Lose Tension
88. gabarre – Sunday Morning
89. Rian Milo – Sundowner
90. Sid Mellowdy – Aloha and Cheers
91. Sine – Oasis
92. Arkadi Martinë – Crete – Pt.4
93. Ording – Ipanema Beach
94. collins ave – Crandon Beach
95. Beyhude – Alabora
96. Oleg Burov – Oleg’s Deli
97. Nina Young – Deep Blue
98. Mia Vice – Loose Control – Instrumental
99. 4077 – Bananas, Crackers And Nuts
100. Rian Milo – Waves
101. .aerob – Sol Brasileiro
102. Chris Le Blanc – Blue Bar Morning
103. Jacques Squarée – Good Vibes Dinner
104. Rian Milo – Poolside
105. Colter Shaw – Ebbe und Flut
106. Black Cat Radio – Crooked
107. Chill Cole – Storytellah
108. Relaxatronica – Floating on Clouds
109. Rian Milo – Change My Truth
110. ZMY – Silver Lines – Pt.2
111. José Padilla – Ocean Silk
112. Chill Advisor – Yellowstone
113. Schwarz & Funk – Slow Down – Radio Edit
114. Kaya Takahara – Nightrider
115. Rian Milo – Nightcap
116. Sid Mellowdy – Tumi Ishi
117. Luis Hermandez – Palms
118. collins ave – South Beach
119. U-WARRIOR – Dad Was a Piano Player
120. ME80 – XL 55 Disco Camera – Ibiza Classic Lounge Mix
121. Jbeil – Old Souk Byblos
122. Lowis Freeman – Mantra – Instrumental
123. Pool Blue – Flow
124. Douce Mirage – A Winter In Croatia
125. collins ave – Seaside
126. ME80 – Beachball
127. Sid Mellowdy – City Slickers
128. Cogitation – Elysian Breeze
129. Sine – Caught in Time – Thomas Lemmer Remix
130. ZMY – Better Days
131. Ording – Balos, Crete
132. Artenovum – Verdon
133. Kaya Takahara – Lionfish
134. Rian Milo – Take My Hand – Instrumental Edit
135. Ording – Côte d’Azur
136. rooom – Nevado
137. Zazenkai – Shangri La
138. Lofi Cult – Feelings
139. Sid Mellowdy – One Night in Paris
140. Crandon Park – Lovely Day
141. Ording – Liberation
142. Crandon Park – Life Is Much More Simple When You’re Young
143. pølaroit – Tal
144. Bibano Beach Club – Macedonia Timeless
145. Tomas Skyldeberg – Between Us
146. Below Clouds – Bella Vita
147. Lofi Cult – Silence intérieur
148. Martinus Petropoulos – Sunset In Rethymno
149. Zemyu – If It Was Rainy
150. Being Boring – Daytime Dreamin’

