Salon Pro 6 Ultra — Source-Capture Chemical Filtration for Nail Salons and Spas
The AllerAir Salon Pro 6 Ultra is built around one problem that general air purifiers cannot solve: nail technicians breathe acrylic, gel, and polish fumes before a room-air unit ever sees them. The Salon Pro 6 Ultra addresses this with a 3-inch source-capture hose that pulls fumes directly from the workstation surface — before they disperse — combined with 38–40 lbs of activated carbon to absorb the chemical load. This is more carbon than AllerAir’s AirMedic Pro 6 series (which carries 18 lbs) — the Salon Pro line carries the extra carbon depth specifically because salon chemical loads run continuously across multiple stations throughout an operating day.
Salon Pro 6 Ultra Carbon Filtration and Source-Capture Performance
The carbon bed is the primary filter in any salon chemical environment — HEPA catches dust and nail particles, but activated carbon is the only media that removes VOCs, acrylates, and acetone vapor. The difference between models comes down to carbon weight and depth.
- 38–40 lbs activated carbon, 5-inch bed depth — more than double the carbon of standard Pro 6 models; longer filter life in continuous salon chemical exposure compared to lighter-bed units
- Super HEPA — 99.99% at 0.1 microns — captures nail dust and ultrafine acrylate particles that standard True HEPA (99.97% at 0.3 microns) may pass
- 3 in × 3 ft source-capture hose — positioned at the technician’s workstation to intercept fumes at generation point; reduces occupational chemical exposure before room-air circulation occurs
- 560 CFM variable speed — dial down during quiet periods to reduce noise; increase during active acrylic work when chemical load peaks
- 4,875 acres of carbon surface area — the figure reflects the total adsorption capacity of the carbon bed; higher surface area = greater capacity before saturation
- Healthy Nail Salon Program certified — approved by state-level regulatory programs requiring documented air quality compliance in nail salon environments
Salon Pro 6 Ultra Applications and Environments
Nail salons are the primary environment — particularly multi-station shops where technicians work with acrylics and gel systems throughout the day. Each Salon Pro 6 Ultra handles one to two workstations via source-capture hose; multi-station salons typically deploy one unit per station or per two stations depending on ventilation layout. Day spas and beauty salons handling chemical treatments — keratin straightening, chemical peels, and solvent-based adhesives — use it for source control at treatment chairs. Dental labs running acrylic and resin fabrication work use the source-capture configuration to intercept monomer fumes at the work surface. Tattoo and piercing studios benefit from the carbon depth when isopropyl alcohol and ink-cleaning chemicals are in continuous use. Art studios working with oil-based solvents, epoxies, and spray adhesives also deploy the Salon Pro 6 Ultra for source-capture protection at the work table.
Salon Pro 6 Ultra Filter Stack and Certification
The filter stack runs: pre-filter → 5-inch activated carbon bed (38–40 lbs) → Super HEPA (99.99% @ 0.1 microns). An optional UV lamp is available as an add-on — relevant for facilities requiring germicidal treatment alongside chemical filtration. CSA/UL safety certified. Healthy Nail Salon Program approved for state compliance documentation. Operates on 115V/60Hz standard; 230V/50Hz version available for international use. Noise range is 39–60 dB(A) across variable speed settings.
Specifications
| Filtration Stack | Pre-filter, 5 in activated carbon bed, Super HEPA, optional UV lamp |
| Carbon Weight | 38–40 lbs |
| Carbon Bed Depth | 5 in |
| Carbon Surface Area | 4,875 acres |
| Super HEPA Efficiency | 99.99% at 0.1 microns |
| Airflow (CFM) | 560 |
| Fan Speed | Variable |
| Source-Capture Hose | 3 in diameter × 3 ft |
| Noise Level | 39–60 dB(A) variable |
| Dimensions | 23.5 in H × 15 in diameter |
| Weight | 69 lbs (operating) |
| Voltage | 115/60Hz or 230/50Hz |
| Color | Black |
| UV Lamp | Optional add-on |
| Certifications | CSA/UL, Healthy Nail Salon Program Approved |
Documents
Salon Pro 6 Ultra Source Capture Manual









