What You Can Find at Sally's Beauty Supply

By Sunny Carr , last updated February 2, 2012

Customers can find over 6,000 professional quality products at Sally’s Beauty Supply. Sally’s Beauty Supply is a popular resource for professionals in the nail, skin and hair care industries. The beauty supplier opened its first store in 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, the chain has grown to become the largest retailer of professional beauty supplies in the world with more than 2,700 stores worldwide. Sally’s Beauty Supply stores are usually found in major shopping malls and plazas.

Hair

Sally’s Beauty Supply is best known for its resources for hair stylists. With a large inventory of wigs, hair extensions and professional grade hair care products, Sally’s Beauty Supply is a one-stop-shop for hair stylists. For barbers, clippers and trimmers are available, as well as shears and shapers. Stylists can choose from an array of hair treatments ranging from keratin to anti-breakage hair lotion. Chemical-based products such as permanent straighteners and relaxers are also available. While each beauty supply shop does not carry all colors available, hair color is available for purchase through Sally’s Beauty Supply. The representative may need to place a special order for the exact color match you need but can usually get any color from the leading hair color brands within a few days.

Makeup

While the selection at Sally’s Beauty Supply is no match for a professional makeup studio, the product offerings are appropriate for performing basic makeup services at a salon or express makeup counter. For example, Sally’s Beauty Supply sells an array of discount brand face bronzers, facial powders and concealers. Bronzers are amongst the top sellers at Sally’s along with facial cream treatments. Tweezers, makeup pencil sharpeners, and eyelash curlers are some of the tools sold for makeup artists. Sally’s Beauty Supply does not sell any professional makeup cases. Instead, you can find an assortment of brush bags and travel kits. The makeup inventory at Sally’s Beauty Supply is slightly less extensive than a drug store.

Styling Equipment

Equipment for hair salons and barbershops is available at Sally’s Beauty Supply. However, these items are not always available in store. The size and cost of the item determines whether it must be specially ordered to the store for pick up. For example, if you want to purchase an electric base styling chair, you can do so through Sally’s Beauty Supply online. Reception chairs, desks and displays are never available in Sally’s Beauty Supply stores and must be ordered from the retailer’s Internet site instead. However, smaller equipment, such as waxing kits and warmers are usually available in store.

Skincare

Unlike a local drugstore, Sally’s Beauty Supply does not sell many major brand skincare products. Instead, brands such as Claudia Stevens and Beyond Belief dominate the inventory. If you are looking for the top skincare products on the market, Sally’s Beauty Supply is not your best option. These inexpensive brands help stylists focus more on hair and salon supplies rather than spending their product budget on brand names. In addition to standard skincare products like lotions, facial cleansers and moisturizers, Sally’s Beauty Supply also sells skin treatments and sun tanning products.

Nail Care

Nail technicians visit Sally’s Beauty Supply for nail polishes and cuticle treatments. Unlike the skincare products, Sally’s Beauty Supply carries some of the leading nail care brands in the industry. Tools to perform a professional manicure such as electric files and cuticle trimmers are sold at Sally’s Beauty Supply. Additionally, manicurists can find nail art and artificial nails at Sally’s. Pedicure equipment is also available for purchase, but the selection is limited. The retailer usually carries a few foot bath options, including an inflatable bath.

Salon Supplies

Sally’s Beauty Supply offers a range of miscellaneous beauty supplies, ranging from mannequin heads to specialty gloves. The bulk of the Sally’s Beauty Supply store is comprised of hair appliances. Stylists can visit Sally’s for flat irons, ionic blow dryers, Marcel ovens and heated hair rollers. Brushes, combs, capes, towels, and neck tape are also available for styling wet hair. Products are available to keep your station clean and schedule organized, but the availability of these items varies by location. If they are not available in-store, they can generally be purchased online.

Miscellaneous

Accessories for individual sale and resale are available for purchase. Sunglasses are commonly positioned near the checkout counter along with a variety of hair accessories. Handheld and tabletop mirrors are also available for purchase for personal makeup application and hair styling. The style of accessories and miscellaneous products varies by location but generally fall into similar categories.

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