they dont want all salons offering it, which is why its a brand concept, they have it in harvey nicks and harrods so wouldnt want just a normal salon offering it as it would then not be exclusive.

I have been researching this concept for a while and this is not the only company that sells these lashes, i spoke with a man on the stand and watched them and looked at the lashes, they use 3 types which the therapists decides how much of each to use - strips which are straight, not curved, y lashes also on a strip for ease of use and the single lash on a strip. The strips are placed on the back of the hand, already saving you time, you have a pot that you can put on your finger as a ring for the glue - also saves time, the strips are ment to be cut into small sections and applied along with the rest of the lashes, hope this helps you all.

Have you looked at the minimum opening order for other products? I'm sure this will be comparative. (is there a minimum opening order for Creative Nails?)

The package we supply is worth well in excess of £3k and the resale of the retail products will recoup this expenditure without the need to perform a single treatment. We are offering a business oportunuty and unfortunately, you have to speculate to accumulate. We've pitched at a value where we see ourselves in the market and if you can't see the potential or reasoning for this then perhaps you're not the type of salon we're wanting to attract. I'm not intending to be cocky here but when you spend a year developing a concept and working through the figures with people who have launched and marketed multi billion pound empires (I'd absolutely love to say who and what companies but can't, sorry) you can rest assured that the value is not pie in the sky.

The price WILL NOT come down. We'd scrap the whole idea first. But with the companies and salons already on board we're pretty confident that won't happen.

Geeg mentioned the McDonalds concept. It's a similar idea to that on a much smaller scale and we are working tirelessly now to publicise this brand and generate demand for the companies that have bought into it.

Watch this space. As you said. I certainly hope you're wrong.

Hi Nouveau

I have an extremely successful MediSpa with several treatment rooms in an affluent area with a good annual turnover. I specialise in medical aesthetics so the products I purchase are not akin to eyelash extensions. More your chemical peels, injectables etc etc. I don't purchase creative nail product so cannot answer that one I'm afraid. So no, you are right, my MediSpa would not be your 'target' market. However, I do run a successful business and I am afraid can see through the PR/marketing talk, and again, I reiterate, buying a 'concept/brand/technique' for 2.5K does not make business sense for your high street salon - IMO! I guess we hugely disagree. (Not intending to be cocky).

The product, concept, etc etc may well be superb. I don't disagree on that one - simply the cost.

It's not actually the cost that would put me off - it's quite highish, but I get the brand/concept idea. I personally didn't see the stand, but that too sounded like it was pretty cool

The thing that put me off is the fact that so far from what I have read, the lashes don't appear to be lasting very long.

I certainly agree there is a demand for this express lash idea Look how many times this post has been read!!

If some-one comes up with an express lash brand at a fraction of this price they are laughing, because there clearly is a huge demand for that too (a different market from the one you are trying to attract)

Gina xx

Hi

We offer an alternative to Blink & Go - an express lash service via Nouveau Lashes for our master technicians and for those who have a smaller budget/no desire to purchase into a very specific brand such as Blink & Go. Give us a call for more info

Ok so those of you who recently had the B'N G lashes applied, it's close to the two week mark, could you update us and tell us how they are now.

i think they are the fan singles but with no bulb on the bottom..... using the individual lash glue, but sticking 1mm away from lid,,,
this is what they look and sound like to me, im curious about the 3D lash.

Hey Elisajayne

I trained with 3 D Lashes as they have a distributor in Edmonton. Both the products and the training methods have been notified for use in Canada.I have tried a few different eye pads and I would have to say that 3D have the best ones I've tried.

I am wearing Blink & Go at the moment and I have had them on for over a week now .... I have experienced NONE of the problems that have been mentioned by some of the folks above in this thread. IN fairness I did have them applied in the salon and not at a show under hot lights and lots of pressure.

It was quick .. it was VERY comfortable ... absolutely natural looking and so far not had a single issue. They feel so natural I completely forget about them until I look in the mirror or in the morning when (oh JOY) I don't have to apply mascara to my lashes. I love them.

what's 3d lash?

3D is a lash company. They offer training and lash products.

Hey everyone i've just invested in Blink & Go and im doing my training on Tuesday. Just thought i would add i'm a very small new salon.

A reason i'm investing in the brand is for the exclusivity factor and the reputation of Nouveau. My colleague has used Nouveau and i've had the Nouveau semi-permenant lashes on before. No problems what so ever! I also love the fact that Blink & go come in coloured lashes!

Everyone i spoke to have been soo helpful and reassuring that if i have any problems all i need to do is phone. I also use Creative, Minx, Popits and Sienna X. As i am opening a premium salon. Nails.Lashes.Tan.

Thanks very much geeg for reassuring me. As i haven't had them on. I can't wait tho! I totally agree that some people find that if a service is quicker it has to be of less quality which is not the case. Great example - popits!

Sounds like you have done your homework and chosen total best quality brands. It has now been two weeks and my Blink and go lashes are perfect .. not had one single issue .. they are still full and gorgeous YOu have done the total right thing and you will get all the marketing help and education help you need with Nouveau rest assured. The best of luck to you but you sound as if you have made all the right decisions and have the exact right mental attitude.

It seems you've really understood what we mean by buying in to a BRAND. It is so much more than applying lashes - you're becoming part of something much bigger in to which we're putting constant and full marketing, passion, budget and sheer hard work!

Good luck, we're here if you need us!