Shampoo Bowls & Backwash Basins for Salons and Barbershops
Welcome to Nova, the factory-direct manufacturer of premium salon equipment. A shampoo bowl is the basin at the heart of every backwash station — where hair is washed, rinsed and treated — and often the first piece of equipment a client touches. This page covers our full shampoo bowl, basin and portable sink range. Whether you run a high-volume barbershop, a boutique hair studio, or a luxury head-spa center, our range of shampoo bowls, shampoo basins, and portable shampoo sinks is built to make hair washing faster for your team and more comfortable for your clients. As a CE-certified factory offering DDP shipping worldwide, we deliver commercial-grade backwash equipment at wholesale prices — straight from our production line to your door.
A shampoo bowl faucet is the mixer, spout and hand sprayer that deliver water to the basin, while a shampoo bowl cabinet is the housing or base that carries the bowl and hides the plumbing and product storage underneath.
Every Nova shampoo bowl is built on the same foundation of rigorous engineering as our shampoo beds and backwash chairs: seamless basin surfaces that are easy to sanitize, corrosion-resistant frames, ergonomic neck rests, and — for salons without plumbing access — self-contained water-tank and pump systems. With a 1-year warranty and a MOQ of just 1 unit, upgrading your washing stations carries no inventory risk. Explore the bowl types and featured products below, then reach out for a factory-direct quote.
Why Choose a Nova Shampoo Bowl?
When you choose Nova, you buy from the manufacturer, not an importer. That is why salon owners across the US, Europe, and the Middle East trust us for their backwash stations:
- Factory-Direct Pricing: No retail markups — you pay wholesale prices because you buy straight from the source.
- OEM/ODM Capabilities: Custom colors, logos, bowl shapes, and dimensions to match your salon identity.
- MOQ 1 Unit: Need a single portable shampoo bowl to test a new station? We welcome sample orders.
- DDP Shipping Worldwide: We handle logistics, customs clearance, and duties — no hidden fees at delivery.
- CE Certified: All electric models are CE certified, with 110V-240V dual voltage available.
- 1-Year Warranty: Every shampoo bowl and basin includes a 1-year warranty covering frame, motors, and fittings.
Types of Shampoo Bowls, Basins & Sinks
Nova’s shampoo bowl family covers every installation scenario, with factory-direct pricing that runs from about $400 for a portable bowl-and-chair unit to $800+ for a complete ceramic or all-in-one station. Classic plumbed shampoo bowls mount to the wall above a backwash chair and connect to your salon’s water supply and floor drain. For rented or historic spaces where plumbing is not an option, portable and no-plumbing designs carry their own water supply. The main configurations we offer:
- Portable shampoo bowl with water tank: Self-contained units that heat and circulate their own supply — fill the tank, plug in, and wash. Ideal for mobile stylists and pop-up stations.
- No-plumbing shampoo basin / sink: Basin-style sinks — including the portable shampoo basin — with built-in tanks and pumps for salons without floor drains.
- Deep shampoo basin: Extra-depth bowls favored in Japanese head-spa and Thai hair-washing rituals for full scalp immersion.
- Shampoo sink with steam or fumigation: Upgraded portable sinks adding steam or fumigation for head-therapy services.
- Electric-pump portable units: Bowl-and-bucket systems with an electric pump, so dirty water is handled without a drain connection.
Whatever your layout, there is a matching basin — and our shampoo bed and shampoo chair collections complete the station around it.
Shampoo Bowl Types Compared: Wall-Mount, Pedestal, Porcelain & Cabinet
Most shampoo bowls salon owners choose between five base designs. The bowl itself is similar across all of them — what changes is the base, the water connection and how the unit handles waste. Use this table to match the type to your room, then confirm the exact configuration with our team.
| Type | Best For | Water & Drain | Typical Look |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall mount shampoo bowl | Standard backwash stations that already have plumbing | Connects to the salon water supply and floor drain | Bowl and faucet fixed to the wall above the chair |
| Pedestal shampoo bowl | Salons that want maximum legroom under the bowl | Plumbed up through the column base | Free-standing column with an open base |
| Porcelain shampoo bowl | High-traffic salons that need stain and chip resistance | Plumbed; pairs with a standard mixer | Glossy ceramic finish, white or colour |
| Shampoo bowl cabinet | Stylists who want storage directly below the bowl | Plumbed; mixer and bottles housed inside | Bowl set into a wood or laminate cabinet |
| No-plumbing / portable bowl | Rented rooms, mobile stylists, pop-up stations | Self-contained tank and pump; drains to a sink | Trolley or bench-style unit with a water tank |
| Shampoo bowl with chair | One-stop backwash sets for new stations | Depends on the bowl chosen; the set is pre-matched | Matched bowl, chair and footrest sold as a set |
Whichever type you choose, a wall mount shampoo bowl, a pedestal shampoo bowl and a porcelain shampoo bowl all accept the same standard faucet, neck rest and drain fittings, so you can change the base later without touching your plumbing. Ready-made shampoo bowls with chair simply bundle the base you pick with a matched backwash chair.
Featured Shampoo Bowl & Basin Products
Below are popular bowl, basin, and sink models from our current catalog, each verified in stock and ready to ship. Click any full product name for specifications and ordering:
- High End Beauty Salon Special Head Therapy Hair Washing Portable Shampoo Bowl 60L Water tank with Fumigation Water Machine — a 60L water-tank portable shampoo bowl with a built-in fumigation water machine for head-therapy treatments.
- Large 60L Portable Shampoo Sink with Steam Function Modern Style Spa Bed for Hair Beauty Nail Salon Hospital Use — a large 60L portable shampoo sink with steam function that doubles as a modern spa bed for hair and beauty work.
- Portable Shampoo Bowl with Electric Pump Plastic Shampoo Unit with 2 Bucket — an electric-pump portable shampoo bowl built as a plastic shampoo unit with a 2-bucket setup for easy waste handling.
- Salon Multifunction Head Spa Shampoo Bed with Water tank Thai Massage Pedicure Hair Wash Bed — a multifunction water-tank shampoo bed that also supports Thai massage and pedicure hair-wash services in one station.
- Nova Mist Thai Wash Basin Shampoo Beds Water Tank Hair Washing Hair — a Thai-style wash basin shampoo bed with a built-in water tank for dedicated hair-washing and scalp-care work.
- Nova Mist No Plumbing Portable Shampoo Hairdresser Basin Sink With — a no-plumbing portable hairdresser basin sink with a water tank, sized for suites and small salons without floor drains.
- High End Barbershop Equipment Water Circulation Shampoo Basin Modern No Plumbing Head Spa Shampoo Sink with Water tank — a modern no-plumbing shampoo sink with water circulation and a built-in water tank for barbershops and head-spa stations.
- Nova Stream Japanese Head Spa Bowl Portable Deep Shampoo Basin Salon — a portable deep shampoo basin in the Japanese head-spa style, easy to move between stations.
Design, Materials & Craftsmanship
Nova bowls are available in high-gloss ceramic, durable acrylic, and stainless-steel finishes so you can match your interior and budget. Acrylic basins are thermoformed from a single sheet to avoid seams and leaks, while ceramic bowls offer a classic, easy-to-clean look that resists staining and chipping. Frames are built from powder-coated steel with rust-resistant finishes for humid salon environments, and neck-rest contours are shaped to keep the client’s head supported during long washes. Electric and pump-fed models use low-noise motors so the bowl area stays calm — the small details that make a shampoo bowl feel like part of a professional ritual rather than a utility.
Customization: OEM & ODM Services
As a factory-direct manufacturer, Nova can produce a shampoo basin that is uniquely yours. Our OEM/ODM services cover custom upholstery colors, branded logos, modified bowl depth and width, and even completely new basin designs developed from your sketches or CAD files. For standard models the MOQ is just 1 unit, so you can test a customized prototype before committing; fully custom ODM projects carry an MOQ of 10 units with a production time of 10-15 days after sample approval. All custom work keeps the same 1-year warranty and DDP shipping terms.
Plumbed, Portable or No-Plumbing: Which Is Right for You?
If your salon has standard plumbing at every station, a fixed plumbed shampoo bowl is the lowest-maintenance choice. If you rent your space, move between locations, or simply want flexibility, a portable shampoo bowl with a water tank or an electric-pump unit removes the drain requirement entirely — the same logic that drives the growing demand for no-plumbing shampoo stations in urban salons. Our portable shampoo bowl buyers guide walks through tank sizes, heating, and waste handling in detail, while the shampoo bowl & chair combinations guide helps you pair a basin with the right chair for your workflow. For faucet and water-delivery upgrades, see our shampoo bowl faucets guide.
Whether you need a single no plumbing shampoo bowl for a back room or a portable shampoo bowl no plumbing for mobile work, the same rule applies: match the unit to your water access. A shampoo bowl without plumbing — often searched simply as shampoo bowl no plumbing — runs from tank-fed portables up to an electric shampoo bowl no plumbing with a small pump, and every plumbless shampoo bowl Nova ships is bench-tested for leaks before packing. For layouts without a fixed basin, a portable sink for beauty salon work can double as a barber sink station, while a portable hair washing sink with water tank brings heated water to any room that has a power outlet. Prefer a fixed setup? A wall mounted salon sink frees the floor, and when you add a salon chair with sink you create a complete station — finish it with a ceramic shampoo bowl that resists staining and chipping.
Related Products & Collections
Complete your washing area with Nova’s full backwash range — every item carries the same factory-direct promise: 1-year warranty, MOQ 1, DDP shipping, and CE certification.
- All Shampoo Beds & Backwash Units — the shampoo-bed category with 400+ stations.
- Shampoo Chairs Collection — detached lay-flat and traditional backwash chairs.
- Shampoo Bed Hub Page — the dedicated shampoo-bed overview with full specs.
- Shampoo Chair Hub Page — chairs, combos, and bowl systems explained.
- Shampoo Bowls for Salon: Backwash Basin & Chair Combos (2026)
- Portable Shampoo Bowl Buying Guide 2026 — for mobile stylists.
- Shampoo Bowl & Chair Combinations: Complete Backwash Station Guide
Shampoo Bowl Parts & Accessories
A backwash station is more than the basin. Whether you run a wall mount shampoo bowl, a pedestal unit or a full cabinet, the working parts are the same: a faucet and mixer set controls temperature and pressure, a drain assembly and strainer carries water away, and a shower hose with sprayer reaches the scalp without splashing the client. When a part fails, you rarely need to replace the whole bowl — matching shampoo bowl parts keep a good basin in service for years.
- Faucet & mixer — single-lever or dual-handle mixers set water temperature; check the fitting size before ordering a replacement.
- Drain assembly & strainer — traps hair before it reaches the trap, the part that clogs first in a busy backwash area.
- Hose, sprayer & vacuum breaker — the sprayer handles rinsing; the vacuum breaker protects the clean water line on plumbed installs.
- Mounting hardware — wall brackets, pedestal bases and cabinet cut-outs differ, so match hardware to the bowl type.
- Replacement basins — ceramic, glass, stainless steel and acrylic basins are available on their own when the bowl is sound but the finish is not.
If you are outfitting from scratch, a shampoo bowl with faucet kit saves a second order: bowl, mixer, drain and hose arrive together and fit the same cut-out. Browse our shampoo bowls for sale for wall-mount, pedestal, porcelain and cabinet builds, or ask us to quote the individual parts for a repair.
Hair Wash Sink, Hair Wash Station & Backwash Units: What US Salons Buy
Short answer: a shampoo bowl is the basin itself; a hair wash station is that basin plus the chair, mixer and water line that turn it into a working backwash point; a hair wash sink usually means the deeper drain-fed basin built into a counter or cabinet; and a backwash unit is the whole assembly — bowl, faucet, sprayer and waste — at the end of the wash line.
| Type | How it is mounted | Drain needed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall mount shampoo bowl | Bracketed to the wall | Yes, or a tank-fed build | Narrow booths and single-chair stations |
| Pedestal shampoo bowl | Floor pedestal | Yes, or a tank-fed build | Freestanding stations with easy service access |
| Porcelain shampoo bowl | Wall or cabinet | Yes | High-traffic salons that want a chip-resistant finish |
| Shampoo bowl cabinet | Freestanding cabinet | Yes, or a tank inside the cabinet | Storage and basin in one footprint |
Which backwash unit fits your wash line?
Measure the run first. A backwash unit that closes a row of basins needs a bowl deep enough for a full rinse, a mixer with a sprayer, and clearance for the chair to recline. If the room has no drain, choose a tank-fed bowl and check that the waste container or pump can be emptied between clients. Wall-mount, pedestal, porcelain and cabinet bowls all do the same job — the difference is floor space, finish and how easy the drain is to service. Whether you run one basin or a full row, these are the shampoo bowls salon owners across the US reorder most.
Pair any of these with a shampoo chair for a complete wash point, or browse the head spa and shampoo bed range when you want the basin built into the bed instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between a shampoo bowl, a shampoo basin, and a shampoo sink?
The terms are largely interchangeable in the salon industry — all three describe the bowl where hair is washed over a backwash chair. In Nova’s catalog, “shampoo bowl” and “shampoo basin” usually refer to the basin itself (wall-mounted or portable), while “shampoo sink” often describes a self-contained unit with its own water tank and pump. Compare the water supply, drain setup, and neck-rest fit rather than the label.
2. Can I get a portable shampoo bowl that works without plumbing?
Yes. Our portable shampoo bowl with water tank and electric-pump units are designed for spaces without plumbing. Tank models store and heat their own water supply; pump units circulate water and handle waste through a 2-bucket setup. This makes them ideal for rented salons, mobile stylists, and pop-up head-spa services.
3. What materials are Nova shampoo bowls made from?
Our range includes high-gloss ceramic, durable acrylic, and stainless-steel basins. Acrylic bowls are thermoformed from a single sheet so there are no seams to leak, ceramic bowls resist staining and chipping, and stainless steel suits heavy commercial use. Material choice affects look, weight, and price — our sales team can recommend the best fit for your station.
4. Do shampoo bowls come with faucets and mixers?
Faucet requirements depend on the model: wall-mounted bowls typically pair with a separate faucet or mixer, while portable tank units include their own water delivery system. If you are upgrading an existing bowl, see our shampoo bowl faucets guide for the types, materials, and price ranges available.
5. What is the MOQ, and can I order one unit to test first?
Our MOQ is 1 unit for all standard shampoo bowls and basins. We encourage sample orders so you can inspect the build quality and neck-rest comfort firsthand. Sample costs are deducted from your first bulk invoice, and production takes 10-15 days for a single unit.
6. How does DDP shipping work?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means we handle shipping logistics, export and import customs clearance, and all duties and taxes. The price you see is the final price — no surprise charges at delivery. A single shampoo bowl typically ships to the US mainland in 7-15 business days by sea or 3-5 days by air, with a tracking number provided once your order ships.
7. What is the difference between a pedestal, a wall-mount and a porcelain shampoo bowl?
They differ in the base and the material, not the washing job. A wall mount shampoo bowl fixes the bowl and faucet to the wall and suits a standard backwash station. A pedestal shampoo bowl stands on its own column and gives the most legroom, which most stylists prefer. A porcelain shampoo bowl is chosen for the surface — glazed ceramic resists staining and chipping better than acrylic in heavy daily use, while acrylic is lighter and less expensive. All three use the same faucet, neck rest and drain fittings.
Get Your Custom Quote Today
Ready to equip your backwash stations with Nova shampoo bowls? Our team helps you choose between plumbed, portable, and no-plumbing configurations, and can prepare a customized quote for single units or full salon fit-outs.
- WhatsApp: +852-59478476
- Email: beautybedsale@outlook.com
- Request a Quote: https://novaspaequipment.com/request-quote/
Our sales engineers typically respond within 2 business hours and can provide CAD drawings, material samples, and video demonstrations of the equipment in operation.
Salon Shampoo Bowl and Chair Sets: Quick Answers
Which salon shampoo bowl should I choose for a backwash unit?
Pick the salon shampoo bowl by base type first. A pedestal bowl gives you the most legroom but hides no plumbing storage; a cabinet bowl carries the mixer and product bottles inside its housing. Both accept the same standard bowl, faucet and neck rest, so switching later is a matter of changing the base, not the plumbing.
Can I buy a shampoo bowl and chair as one set?
Yes. A shampoo bowl and chair combination is cheaper and simpler than buying the two separately, because the chair height, bowl cut-out and footrest are already matched. Measure your ceiling and floor clearance first — a reclining backwash chair needs room behind the bowl for the client to tilt back.
Are shampoo bowls for sale in single units or only in bulk?
Single units. MOQ is 1 unit with a one-year warranty, so a home studio can order one shampoo bowl, while a multi-chair salon can buy several shampoo bowls together and ask for a mixed-container quote to cut the per-unit freight.
Do I need a floor drain for a shampoo bowl?
Not for reservoir-based or portable units, which let you drain into a sink and work in a room with no plumbing. A plumbed backwash station still needs a drain, so decide this before you order the base.
What does a shampoo bowl cost and how is it shipped?
Pricing starts at wholesale factory-direct levels and is quoted per model, since bowl size, base and faucet change the price. Orders ship DDP to the US with a 10–15 day production window and all duties included, so the quote is the final landed price.
Shampoo Bowls for Sale: Bowl Types, Bases and Wholesale Pricing
Short answer: the shampoo bowls for sale that suit a salon are decided by three numbers — rim width, bowl depth and base height. A standard backwash bowl runs 19-21 in across and 6-7 in deep; a deep comfort bowl goes to 9 in; a head spa bowl reaches 24 in wide and 11 in deep for full scalp immersion. Pick the bowl, then the base, then the plumbing.
| Bowl type | Rim width | Bowl depth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard backwash bowl | 19-21 in | 6-7 in | Quick rinse stations |
| Deep comfort bowl | 20-21 in | 8-9 in | Colour and treatment work |
| Head spa bowl | 21-24 in | 9-11 in | Scalp and Japanese head spa |
| Portable / tanked bowl | 18-20 in | 7-8 in | Rooms with no drain |
Choosing a salon shampoo bowl for sale
A salon shampoo bowl for sale should be bought with the client’s neck in mind. Confirm the neck rest is adjustable, the rim is wide enough that water stays in the bowl, and the base lets the client recline without their head clearing the back edge. Match the base height to your chairs — a fixed pedestal that is 4 in too tall ruins an otherwise good station. Units ship 110V-240V dual voltage where a heater or pump is fitted.
Matching shampoo sink for sale to a no-plumbing room
When there is no drain at the station, a shampoo sink for sale becomes a plumbing question in disguise. A reservoir or portable unit drains into a sink or waste container and lets you open a shampoo service in a room with no plumbing, while a plumbed backwash station still needs a floor drain. Decide this before you order the base, because it changes the model you should be looking at.
FAQ: Shampoo bowls and sinks
Can I buy a single shampoo bowl at wholesale? Yes. MOQ is 1 unit with a one-year warranty, so a home studio orders one bowl while a multi-chair salon buys several in one shipment.
Do shampoo bowls need a floor drain? Only plumbed backwash stations. Reservoir and portable units drain into a sink or container and work without plumbing.
How long is production and delivery? Production runs 10-15 days, then DDP shipping to the US with duties included, so the quote is the landed price.
Get a shampoo bowl quote
Tell us the bowl type and how many stations you are fitting and we will return a landed quote covering salon shampoo bowls for sale in a single landed price. Request a wholesale quote.
Shampoo Bowls Wholesale — Salon Bowls Bought by the Case
Short answer: shampoo bowls wholesale here means factory-direct pricing from one bowl up, with MOQ 1, a one-year warranty and DDP delivery in 10-15 days. Salons fitting out several backwash stations order in one run so basin depth, faucet fitting and mounting all line up — that is what turns a shampoo bowl bulk order into a matched set rather than a pile of odd parts.
Searching salon shampoo bowls wholesale usually means you are kitting out more than one chair. Buying the run together saves freight and keeps every bowl at 110V-240V dual voltage, so one spare faucet fits any station.
What to specify in a bulk order
| Item | What good looks like | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Basin | Deep, sealed bowl with neck rest | Comfortable for long washes |
| Faucet | Single-lever, sprayer and hose | One-hand control at the basin |
| Drain | Standard fitting, easy clear-out | Fewer call-outs |
| Terms | MOQ 1, one-year warranty | Test one, then fit the row |
Wholesale shampoo bowls, matched to the room
Because we build to order, wholesale shampoo bowls and a single bowl follow the same quote, and the whole order ships together. Pair them with our shampoo chairs, or compare full shampoo beds for head-spa setups.
Request a wholesale quote for shampoo bowls — send bowl count, fitting type and delivery city and we will reply with pricing and lead time.