Hiya,

I am looking for a facial range to use - I have been trained in using dermoligica at college but now i am starting up on my own - i dont no if i can afford that just yet.

What is another good brand to use?

thanks

With skin-care it's important you check out a variety of ranges & choose the one you most believe in; after all you are the one who has to sell the treatments & products!

I'd also consider the type of business you are (i.e. do you want a 'holistic' facial range, one with a more 'medical' image, one that oozes luxury?), what the local competition is using (i.e. is the market for that range saturated where you are based), what you think your intended clients will prefer (ask them!) & of course start-up costs. Also consider the brand's popularity, it's a lot easier to sell an established range that has longevity, but then you risk having little point of difference. On the flip-side, whilst an unknown range might give point of difference, it also makes it harder to sell the products/treatments, especially now so many people tend to be led by what they've seen/heard in magazines.

Personally, I took a loan to take on Decleor as that has always been my favourite range (and I've worked with loads of different ones in the last 12 years), and the risk has more than paid off in increased facials & retail. Once you have a few you're interested in e-mail them & the reps will come out with samples & talk you through the company, it's philosophy & products/services - don't forget to ask about samples, training & support (with Decleor for example I get a % of free samples & promotional material depending on how much I order & training).

My advice is take your time & get exactly the right range for you & your clients!

Eve Taylor are great products and affordable. They have no minimum order. Have a look at www.eve-taylor.com or phone 01733 260161 for information. Good luck finding a range.

What Martin said is really important about what type of facials / skincare do you want to offer and what will give you a USP / edge over your competitors.

If you are looking for a more powerful, medical, treatment line then Environ is excellent and well worth a look at.

MD Formulations, Jan Marini, Nimue, Danne Montague King. All have start ups from around £500.

Kate

I really wish MD Formulations had a start up at £500!! i was quoted £3,000! omg! Having a chat with the rep tho and seeing what she can do for me !

i was contacted by a company called onlyyourx they seem really good, im getting free training at my home as i am mobile and a free starter kit off them to trial. maybe have a look at their website i found them through professional beauty. the website is www.onlyyourx.co.uk
havent tried it yet but looks really good xx

SwissDermyl is a very effective high performing Swiss brand, with no minimum order ever, and great support.
You can contact them on 01455 891785; ask for Andy or Julie.
I can personally and professionally vouch for it, and so can my clients!

Environ have a start up of only £500 and no minimum order thereafter. It is a results driven brand too. You need to think about what your target clientelle will want from a facials, relaxation and pampering or dramatic results which will require serious involvement from the client via their home care routine.

Dibi are great, we have gone with dibi and have such great feedback already. if you want a contact number please pm me!

I contacted lots of companies, tried their samples, and asked tons of questions. In the end Dibi was right for us.

tigi

I just finished an Asian Bridal makeup course and we used Eve Taylor products

I thought they were very good

I would give Eve Taylor a call...their products are excellent and very affordable.

I just recieved my Swiss Dermyl samples and frankly I think I am in love!! I will deffinitely be taking swiss dermyl on!!

Martin has some really good advice there.

Also ask what on going support will you be given. Do you need rep visits or will they just waste an hour of your time when you could be seeing a client? Will they help you promote yourself?

Also get samples so that you can really try a range.

where can i start up and envirion account i can only find them on south affrican website