I use my own shampoo, conditioner, and styling products all from L'Oreal Professional. I feel I'm offering a professional service so I provide the products to do this.
Every so often a client would like me to use the product they provide and I will do but I always let them know what I carry so they have an option of trying something I have and we can make a decision from there. Plus it opens up the retail avenue to discuss the product and hopefully make a sell when using my own.
I retail products to clients but I only stock a certain number at a time as my car isn't that large and I can always pick up anything a client needs the day after or for when their next appointment is.
Over Christmas I carry a little more as I make gift packs up for clients to buy as presents for friends and relatives.
Sara x