Eve Taylor or MONU???

[loubylou79]

Hi I'm opening a beauty salon in the next few weeks and and can't decide on which facial product to use Eve Taylor or MONU range. Can someone please help me!!!!

 

[sarahhh123]

Eve Taylor! it's brilliant for start up and no minimum order

 

[fozzyo]

Do any Salons near you sell either?

Personally I prefer MONU myself, it *looks* a more expensive and better product. Eve Taylor packaging is so dated IMHO and really needs to be redone.

Mat

 

[Sandiiiiiiii]

'It looks' more expensive - thats a great reason to make a decision on. So when your client comes in with a problem, as long as your product 'looks like' its going to work then there would be know need to know whats actually in the product??

I would advise you most certainly go with the Eve Taylor range - I've used the Susan Molyneux ranges before (Monu, Renu etc) IMHO they are OK, however they have quite a few ingredients I like to avoid. I've had huge success with Eve Taylor in my salon both professionally and on the retail front as the price range is affordable for all - the products are also very natural which is what people are now after. They have a no minimum order so I would advise you to purchase a small amount and see for yourself, you won't be disappointed ,hope this helps.

Sandra

 

[fozzyo]

Yes, packaging is incredibly important - and the importance of it is something that cannot be underestimated. A lot of people actually make their purchase decisions based on product packaging.

For example I know people who love Australian Bodycare products, and think they are great for afterwax retail. But they don't stock them for the simple reason they can't stand the packaging.

I don't dispute the effectivness of ET products - I've not used them as they aren't suitable for my practice, MONU aren't particularly either, and i'm not a big fan of their Male range.

The product ranges chosen just reflect several things about the salon:

1) Price ... they need to fit into the target market ceiling price
2) Results ... are clients looking for quick fix or long term results
3) Experience ... do they smell nice, are they too perfumed for your clients
4) Design ... does the design of the product fit the look of the salon and its market

And one of the hardest things about choosing products for your salon is that you need to be buying a product your clients will want to buy! You need to be passionate about it in order to sell it, but there is no use in having a range you love but is wrong for your clients.

Mat

 

[Zo Zo]

'It looks' more expensive - thats a great reason to make a decision on. So when your client comes in with a problem, as long as your product 'looks like' its going to work then there would be know need to know whats actually in the product??

I would advise you most certainly go with the Eve Taylor range - I've used the Susan Molyneux ranges before (Monu, Renu etc) IMHO they are OK, however they have quite a few ingredients I like to avoid. I've had huge success with Eve Taylor in my salon both professionally and on the retail front as the price range is affordable for all - the products are also very natural which is what people are now after. They have a no minimum order so I would advise you to purchase a small amount and see for yourself, you won't be disappointed ,hope this helps.

Sandra

Can you say which ingredients?

 

[Sandiiiiiiii]

Matt,

I do see where you are coming from and do take your point, it may be just a personal opinion - I do feel however it is up to us the professionals to highlight whats in the actual products and why they require the product itself rather than the image that goes with it.

I actually like the clean clear image of the Eve Taylor packaging but thats your opinion and thats fine. I just don't think I would choose MOnu over Eve Taylor because the Monu boxes are nicer looking!

Yes, packaging is incredibly important - and the importance of it is something that cannot be underestimated. A lot of people actually make their purchase decisions based on product packaging.

For example I know people who love Australian Bodycare products, and think they are great for afterwax retail. But they don't stock them for the simple reason they can't stand the packaging.

I don't dispute the effectivness of ET products - I've not used them as they aren't suitable for my practice, MONU aren't particularly either, and i'm not a big fan of their Male range.

The product ranges chosen just reflect several things about the salon:

1) Price ... they need to fit into the target market ceiling price
2) Results ... are clients looking for quick fix or long term results
3) Experience ... do they smell nice, are they too perfumed for your clients
4) Design ... does the design of the product fit the look of the salon and its market

And one of the hardest things about choosing products for your salon is that you need to be buying a product your clients will want to buy! You need to be passionate about it in order to sell it, but there is no use in having a range you love but is wrong for your clients.

Mat

 

[Sandiiiiiiii]

Can you say which ingredients?

Hi Zo Zo,

It's not really practice to be bad mouthing products etc so I won't list them all out here if you don't mind. One of the primary components they use which I stay well clear of is the wax known as Isoparaffin or Mineral Oil - over time it becomes a comodogenic and will lead to all sorts of problems, breakouts reactions etc.

Sandra

 

[Zo Zo]

Hi Zo Zo,

It's not really practice to be bad mouthing products etc so I won't list them all out here if you don't mind. One of the primary components they use which I stay well clear of is the wax known as Isoparaffin or Mineral Oil - over time it becomes a comodogenic and will lead to all sorts of problems, breakouts reactions etc.

Sandra

In what products do they use mineral oil? I am 99.9% sure (although I admit I haven't checked) that they are against the use of mineral oil.

 

[Chameleon]

I think i have come to the conclusion that cosmetic grade mineral oil is different to raw crude mineral oil,so i tend to have an open mind to this and the percentage used.

To the original question i would say try both brands,see what results you get and then make the decision based on your budget and needs you want to give to your clientele.

 

[kezza*]

I really did not like eve taylor. I have just gone with susan molyneux. I was really happy with their service, they give free 2 day training with there start up,,, products are lovely, packaging looks great, they smell great, skin feels lovely and soft, and does get results. I felt that monu was a more professional range to go for.

 

[mrsjones]

I think i have come to the conclusion that cosmetic grade mineral oil is different to raw crude mineral oil,so i tend to have an open mind to this and the percentage used.

To the original question i would say try both brands,see what results you get and then make the decision based on your budget and needs you want to give to your clientele.

I agree with this. I have used Eve Taylor in the past but not MONU. I have to say that i did like Eve Taylor and so did my clients but that is not to say you will like it.

Sample them both and pick which ever feels right for you.

xx

:hug:

 

[Zo Zo]

Hi I'm opening a beauty salon in the next few weeks and and can't decide on which facial product to use Eve Taylor or MONU range. Can someone please help me!!!!

Have you requested information packs / samples from both companies?

I have limited experience of Eve Taylor (although not none) but I am aware that Susan Molyneux have a very broad product range, i.e. the Monu range which incorporates professional and retail products for the 3 main skin types, also their Prescription range where you can tailor make massage mediums and masks for individual clients using extracts. They also have a range of products for electrical facials and microcurrent. Also a range specifically for mature skins (Renu) and a range specifically for men(Vitru.) There are also body treatments and essential oils.

So, all in all, lots of scope when your salon grows, to introduce new treatments.

 

[heatherp]

Have you requested information packs / samples from both companies?

I have limited experience of Eve Taylor (although not none) but I am aware that Susan Molyneux have a very broad product range, i.e. the Monu range which incorporates professional and retail products for the 3 main skin types, also their Prescription range where you can tailor make massage mediums and masks for individual clients using extracts. They also have a range of products for electrical facials and microcurrent. Also a range specifically for mature skins (Renu) and a range specifically for men(Vitru.) There are also body treatments and essential oils.

So, all in all, lots of scope when your salon grows, to introduce new treatments.

I use Eve Taylor in my salon and love the products and so do my clients.

They too have a broad range of products, professional & retail for the 3 main skin types, age resist products for mature skins, products to use with galvanic, microcurrent and microdermabrasion, specialist serums for perscriptive facials for pigmentation, sebum response, areas of concern ie wrinkles, body products, essential oils. They can provide everything from hydrolated water to lip balm. They are also bringing out a mens range hopefully about October so Im told.

What I really like about ET is that if you have a specific question, for example I've started to suffer with hayfever this year for the first time but not classic symptoms, mines dry itchy eyes so I rang and spoke to the lovely eve taylor herself who very often answers the phone and she always has time to speak to you and she asked how old I was and suggested that it may be menopausal symptoms which is actually the case but I hadnt thought of it and told me a product to use that would help and it has!!
other snipets of wisdome recently -

hayfever- buy locally produced honey and take 1 spoonful in morning before breakfast ( must be locally produced honey)

nut allergy - increase vitamin c but only at night.

I can honestly say I have learnt alot from the people at Eve Taylor and my clients that have purchased courses for MDA or Microcurrent etc. and purchased the range of products have been over the moon with the results.

Sorry for the long drawn out reply, but I do really love this range and am so happy I decided to go with it ( don't work for them and am not on commission, promise!!!!)

Good luck with whatever you choose.

 

[Sandiiiiiiii]

In what products do they use mineral oil? I am 99.9% sure (although I admit I haven't checked) that they are against the use of mineral oil.

Hi Zo Zo,

It's in quite alot - their Skin Perfector, Day Cream SPF15 to name a couple.

Sandra

 

[Sandiiiiiiii]

Have you requested information packs / samples from both companies?

I have limited experience of Eve Taylor (although not none) but I am aware that Susan Molyneux have a very broad product range, i.e. the Monu range which incorporates professional and retail products for the 3 main skin types, also their Prescription range where you can tailor make massage mediums and masks for individual clients using extracts. They also have a range of products for electrical facials and microcurrent. Also a range specifically for mature skins (Renu) and a range specifically for men(Vitru.) There are also body treatments and essential oils.

So, all in all, lots of scope when your salon grows, to introduce new treatments.

The Eve Taylor range also has a very broad range all of which is available in professional and retail products. They cover the three main skin types along with anti-aging, problem specific skins and machine usable products.

LoubyLou - I would say try both ranges and see how you feel about them both.

Sandra

 

[loubylou79]

Hi everyone thanks so much for all your advice.

Yes I have had samples of both companies and like them both!!! But I will say I think I'm swaying towards Eve Taylor as no minimum order and as I'm only a small salon this is important.

Just to throw a spanner in the works has anyone tried Cetuem products they also do an organic waxing range but not to impressed as they don't do samples would appreciate any feedback

 

[jo-from-moorspa]

Am I allowed to be disappointed that you haven't requested some samples from us?

But anyway, I would recommend that you ask some of you trusted clients what they think of the different ranges and see if you can try doing a facial or two with the samples sent. This way you can get a good feel for the products and your clients opinion too.

 

[realisticbeauty]

i opened my own salon 2 years ago and remembering having so many different samples sent out to me. In the end I decided on Eve Taylor and I have not looked back. My clients love the brand and I find that I do well with retail sales they also now have travel sizes of products now which are a hit at christmas as stocking fillers hth:hug: