If our admittedly unscientific poll of NAILS Facebook fans tells us anything, it’s that cuticle oil — and CND’s SolarOil in particular — is flying off your retail shelves. Strengtheners and antifungals made a good showing as well. But those are not the only home-care products that have the cash registers ringing. We asked techs to show us their biggest selling retail
If our admittedly unscientific poll of NAILS Facebook fans tells us anything, it’s that cuticle oil — and CND’s SolarOil in particular — is flying off your retail shelves. Strengtheners and antifungals made a good showing as well. But those are not the only home-care products that have the cash registers ringing. We asked techs to show us their biggest selling retail.
What: OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil-to-Go Pens
Sold by: Carrie Gismondi, Bellezza Salon Spa & Boutique, San Diego
"People love the size and the fact that it won't leak, like other oils. Many clients buy them for gifts as the price point is great."
What: Toe rings
Sold by: Yanin Moreno, The Gallery Salon, University Park, Fla.
"Having them on the front counter at checkout time has clients asking about them. Who doesn’t like a shiny ring to top off a fun pedicure?"
What: Hempz Hand Lotion and Nordic Care Foot Cream
Sold by: Donna Schur, Nails by Donna, Huntsville, Texas
"Those are the only things I sell. I’ve been selling both for more than eight years now."
What: Flip Flop Feet Repair
Sold by: Meggan Joy Anderson, Nail’D By Meggan, Burley, Idaho
"Just roll it on those tired, dry, sunburned feet. Mango Coconut is my favorite. I use them with my pedicures and my clients love them and purchase one to take home."
What: Crystal Files by Nail Tek
Sold by: Kathie Kirkpatrick, The Vanity Shop, Crockett, Texas
"Other big sellers are Duri’s Rejuvicote, individual shine files, Sticker Files from Nailite, and the Nanovive Lotion and Glycolic System from Entity."
What: Cuccio Butters
Sold by: Becky Knauss, The Beauty Lounge, Perrysburg, Ohio
"Clients like that it’s not greasy and it has a 24-hour time release so it stays on. I give the purse-size butters in my clients’ goodie bags at Christmas."
What: Nail Tek Hydration Therapy
Sold by: Darlene Donovan, Nail Creations @Bamboo Natural Beauty, Londonderry, N.H.
"I can’t keep it on the shelves!"
What: CND Almond Soothing Creme
Sold by: Deb Blatchley, HFN Hands Feet & Nails, Fort Collins, Colo.
"Our clients love the wonderful aroma and rich application. Some clients buy two or three at a time! The only complaint we get is that it doesn’t come in a bigger jar."
What: Nail Fitness Natural Rejuvenation & Hardener
Sold by: Shirlee Ann Kerr, Five Doors Down — the Salon, SanDimas, Calif.
"I love this product. I use it as a base for all my manicures and recommend it to all my clients. Those who use it, use it for years."
