Work-Optimised Lenses Hairdressers & barbers
Work-Optimised Lenses for Hairdressers & Barbers
Cutting and styling is constant focus switching — hands up close, checking balance mid-range, and quick mirror checks while you move around the chair. Work-Optimised Lenses are configured around how you actually work, so things feel clearer and more comfortable through the day.
The setup form takes a minute and gives you a simple Design Code so we can configure your lenses correctly.
Why salon work can feel hard on your eyes
Multiple working distances
You rarely hold one distance for long. Close detailing, mid-range checks, and mirror distance can sit in different zones — and your eyes have to keep re-focusing.
Movement around the client
If the usable zones are too narrow or not positioned well, you end up turning your head more than you should to keep things clear as you move.
Mirror checks can be “in-between”
Mirror distance often isn’t true distance vision, and it isn’t close work either. If intermediate support isn’t right, mirror checks can feel slightly blurred or effortful.
Lighting and reflections
Bright salon lighting and reflective surfaces can reduce perceived contrast. Small reductions in contrast are more noticeable when you’re doing detailed work.
What a Work-Optimised setup prioritises for hairdressing
- Comfortable clarity for close work (hands-on cutting, detailing, sectioning)
- Stable mid-range vision for balance, blending and shape checks
- Usable mirror distance based on how you actually rely on mirror checks
- Wider zones to feel natural while moving around the chair
- Reflection control (often helpful in bright salon environments)
The key detail
The right setup depends on your working distances and movement, not your job title. Two hairdressers can need different configurations depending on how close they work, how often they mirror-check, and whether they need distance vision during the day.
Common salon patterns (so you can choose the right answers)
Precision cutting
Lots of sustained close detail, frequent checking, and steady posture. Close zone stability matters most here.
Colour work
Close work plus mid-range checks, often with more time moving between stations and clients. Comfort across zones matters.
Barbering / fades
Close detail with constant angle changes around the head. Wider usable zones help reduce head repositioning.
High client volume
Shorter appointments, frequent focus changes, and fatigue that builds across the day. A work-optimised setup aims to reduce that cumulative effort.
A quick self-check (takes 30 seconds)
Measure your close distance: eyes to hands when cutting/detailing.
Estimate mirror distance: how far is the mirror when you do your main symmetry checks?
How mobile are you? Mostly in one position, or constantly moving around the chair?
Lighting: bright lighting/reflections can make comfort and contrast more important — worth mentioning in the form.
Get your Design Code
Tell us how you work (distances, movement, mirror checks, lighting) and we’ll guide you to the most suitable Work-Optimised setup.
Already have your prescription ready? You can upload it here: Upload prescription & PD selfie
FAQs
Will this stop me taking my glasses on and off?
If you’re removing your glasses because certain salon distances don’t feel supported, a Work-Optimised setup can help. The aim is to make the distances you use most feel naturally clear and comfortable.
Do I need to be a certain age?
No. Strain can show up at many ages in close and mid-range work. Suitability depends on your prescription, your working distances, and what feels uncomfortable day to day.
Will I still be able to see distance?
Some work setups prioritise close and mid-range clarity and aren’t intended as a full distance solution. If you need distance clarity during the salon day, we’ll guide you to a configuration that fits.
What if my mirror distance varies?
That’s common. Tell us your usual mirror setup and how often you rely on mirror checks. We’ll prioritise the distances that matter most for your workflow.
What do you need from me?
A current prescription, a rough idea of your close (hand-to-eye) distance, your typical mirror distance, and a quick description of your day (how mobile you are, lighting, and whether you rely on distance vision).
