TenSalon Development
Today, Tomorrow, Always !
Since August 2020,Tensalon has been an authorized Dealer/Distributor for Takara Belmont, serving the entire United States through an e-commerce platform. Tensalon Development was recognized by Takara Belmont USA with Diamond level status bestowed in 2023 for outstanding sales, dedication and high level of customer satisfaction. Throughout his career, Rick has been committed to providing innovative salon development services, from conceptualization to realization. All along the way earning a reputation for excellence in design.
Meet Rick Golden
I’ve spent the past 40 years in the professional beauty industry, and my path into it started in a way I never really expected.
I grew up in the Washington, D.C. area, and in my early twenties I happened to land a job delivering and installing salon equipment. At the time, I didn’t know that would become the beginning of my career.
I learned the major equipment brands, how salons were laid out, how to read blueprints, and how the placement of equipment could completely change the way a salon worked.
After a couple of years, I moved into an equipment management role with a major professional beauty supplier. I helped build my first showroom, created space plans, worked with clients on equipment and furniture selections, and coordinated ordering, delivery, and installation for new salons as well as salons that were remodeling or expanding.
That was really when I discovered what I enjoyed most.
It wasn’t just selling equipment.
It was working with people, hearing what they wanted to create, and helping them figure out how to get there.
As my interest in design grew, I was drawn to the energy and design culture of Los Angeles. I eventually accepted a position with a salon design and build company in Southern California, where I helped develop another showroom and became involved in complete salon build-outs from San Diego to San Francisco.
That experience taught me a lot about construction, planning, design, and the hundreds of small decisions that go into creating a space that actually works once the doors open.I loved my time in Southern California, but after several years I was ready to return to family and friends on the East Coast, so I came home to Maryland.
That next chapter eventually led me to start TenSalon Development Company.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with thousands of salon and spa owners on all kinds of projects - hair salons, spas, skin-care spaces, nail salons, renovations, new builds, expansions, and everything in between.
I’ve also worked with many different types and brands of professional equipment.
That experience is actually a big part of why, today, I’ve chosen to specialize in Takara Belmont - and especially YUME.
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked closely with Takara Belmont, and I’ve come to appreciate the reliability, engineering, and thoughtfulness behind what they build.
Testimonials
"Adding the Yume Head Spa to my salon has been the most successful and profitable service we have ever launched! The finance process was easy and Rick at Ten Salon Development made sure the whole staff received hands on training before we installed the unit. Adding the Yume is a no brainer!"
Why YUME
YUME speaks to a lot of the things I’ve always been drawn to personally - water, wellness, clean lines, thoughtful design, and purpose.
It isn’t just a beautiful piece of equipment.
There is intention behind the way the client is positioned, the way the practitioner moves around it, and the type of experience it allows a salon to create.
After working with YUME for years, I’ve also learned that bringing it into a salon takes more thought than people sometimes realize.
Where should it go? How should the plumbing be planned? How much space does the practitioner really need? How will the service flow? How will the equipment be cared for? And does the team have the right education to use it properly?
Those are the conversations I have with clients every day.
I’ve seen many different spaces and installations over the years. I’ve seen what works, and I’ve seen what people wish they had thought about earlier.
That experience helps me guide clients through the process and make better decisions from the beginning.
I also believe that equipment is only one part of the equation. That’s why I’ve worked to connect clients with strong education and authentic Japanese head spa training as well.
I don’t want someone to simply have a YUME delivered.
I want them to understand how to use it, how to build the service around it, and how to make it part of a successful business.
More Than an Equipment Sale
To me, sales has never been a one-time transaction.
I enjoy becoming part of a client’s journey - learning what they want to build, helping them make good decisions along the way, and eventually seeing that vision come to life.
Your space, your services, your team, and your goals are all part of that conversation.
YUME is an investment. And when the equipment, space, education, and operations are planned intentionally from the beginning, that investment can give back to your business for many years.
If you’re thinking about bringing YUME into your space, I’d love to hear what you’re working on.
Tell me about your vision, and I’ll help you think through the best way to bring it to life.
— Rick Golden