Looking for Gavson Salon Classics? Discover a Trusted Alternative for Professional Salon Capes

For years, Gavson Salon Classics was a go-to name for salon capes. Stylists trusted their cutting and chemical capes to hold up through daily use and constant washing.

If you've tried to reorder lately, you may have found that many Gavson products are hard to track down. You're not alone. Plenty of salon owners are asking the same thing: where do I find capes that are just as good?

This guide covers what to look for in a replacement, how Bravo Beautywear compares, and which of our capes matches what you used to buy.

What Happened to Gavson Salon Classics?

Many Gavson products are no longer easy to find through their usual channels. That has left longtime customers looking for a supplier they can rely on.

Replacing your capes isn't just about finding something that looks similar. You need capes that protect clients, survive daily laundering, and still look professional after years of use.

Bravo Beautywear is not affiliated with Gavson Salon Classics. We mention them only to help their former customers find a comparable option.

Choosing Bravo Beautywear, Who We Are

Bravo Beautywear is a family-run company that has been making professional salon apparel for almost 40 years. You may know us by our former name, JNxcel Salon Products.

We changed our name, not our products or our people. The same family still runs the business. If you bought from us before the rebrand, you'll recognize the quality.

What you'll recognize from Gavson

If you liked Gavson capes, much of what you valued carries over. Our capes, client robes, and aprons use liquid-repellent, chemical-safe materials built for professional salons.

They are made to:

• Hold up to daily machine washing (See our Care Guide)

• Keep clients dry during shampoo services

• Resist stains from color and chemical services

• Keep their shape and color after hundreds of appointments

Where we're different

8 stainless steel snaps for a better fit

Every Bravo Beautywear cape closes with 8 stainless steel snaps. That gives you more positions to fit a wider range of neck sizes.

A closer fit keeps water and hair off your client's neck. Stainless steel also won't rust from constant washing and moisture.

13 colors to match your salon

Many salon capes come only in black and a few basics. Ours come in more, in both matte and iridescent finishes:

• 13 colors in our Shampoo & Cutting Capes

• 9 colors in our Chemical Capes

Choose a classic matte for a clean, understated look, or an iridescent finish that catches the light. Either way, it's easy to match your salon's style or color-code capes by service.

Find your Gavson replacement

Use this table to find the Bravo Beautywear product that matches what you used to order.

 

Also from Bravo Beautywear: We make specialty capes that many salons keep on hand alongside their cutting capes.

• Ultimate Arm Hole Hands-Free Cape: Arm holes let clients scroll their phone, read, or sip coffee without interrupting your work. It's made from lightweight, water-resistant, static-resistant polyester with full coverage from neckline to hem. Stainless steel snaps adjust to fit any neck, and it's machine washable and quick-drying.

• Kids' Capes: Sized for younger clients yet deliver the same professional quality as our best selling capes. Perfect for shampooing, haircuts, and styling, they're lightweight, water-repellant, and comfortable to keep children dry and protected throughout every service. They are available in 4 beautiful colors, making them a perfect addition for a coordinated, professional salon look.

Want your salon's logo on it? We offer custom embroidery on capes and apparel.

Not sure which one fits? Contact us and tell us what you used to buy. We'll point you to the closest match.

What Stylists Say

"Best. Capes. Ever. I've been a hairdresser for almost 10 years now so I have dealt with a lot of capes. And at first I thought that capes are just capes....that was until I experienced these. These are the perfect size for anybody. I even use them on my youngest clients (14 months old) I also use them on my oldest clients. They are great high quality and quite simply the only Cape I will buy ever again]" — Aza Rose

"These Capes Are Gorgeous! Absolutely love my new cape!! I have quite a few colors from this company! (Iridescent, Purple, Blue & Bubblegum Pink) Great quality, shipped quickly and look how gorgeous these capes look on my clients!! 😍 My clients have also complimented the colors of these capes! They are machine washable and water repellent. I love them!!!" — L. Robinson

"Excellent Cutting and Chemical Cape. I ordered 3 of these in assorted colors and they're the best capes I've used in 30+ years in the salon industry. They don't stain and they wash and dry well. They hold up to chemical services and while not completely waterproof, they are the best I've found that are still in a breathable fabric. The neck has metal snaps which adapt from small to very large necks. I just ordered 3 more in different colors." — Julie Conley

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Gavson Salon Classics capes?

Many Gavson products are now hard to find. If you're looking for a comparable cape, see our replacement table above to find the closest Bravo Beautywear match.

What is a good alternative to Gavson salon capes?

Bravo Beautywear makes professional cutting, shampoo, chemical, and hands-free capes with liquid-repellent materials and 8 stainless steel snaps. We've been making salon apparel for almost 40 years.

Are Bravo Beautywear capes machine washable?

Yes. Our capes are built for daily machine washing. For best results, wash cold with like colors and tumble dry low. 

Do your chemical capes resist bleach and stains?

Yes. Our Chemical Capes are made to resist bleach, color, and other salon chemicals. 

How do the snaps work?

Each cape has 8 stainless steel snaps, so you can adjust the fit to each client's neck. The steel won't rust from washing or moisture.

Can I add my salon's logo?

Yes!  We offer custom embroidery on capes and other salon apparel.

Is Bravo Beautywear the same company as JNxcel Salon Products?

Yes. We changed our name in 2025. Same family, same products, new name.

Make the switch

Losing a supplier you trusted is frustrating. Finding a new one shouldn't be.

If you're replacing your Gavson capes, start with our replacement table or browse all salon capes. Have a question? Contact us and a real person on our team will help you find the right fit.