This is no ordinary Walgreens. Enter the two-story flagship at State and Randolph and smell fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, witness a sushi chef masterfully create a custom order, and, of course, get your nails done at its Nail Bar by Essie & OPI.
Get creative! A handy cosmetic bag doesn’t have to be for makeup only. Help your clients establish a regular nail grooming routine, and then give them a way to carry their beauty products with them wherever they go. A small travel clutch is the perfect size for a handful of polishes.
InStyle magazine's May 2012 issue features a list of recommended eco-friendly beauty products. Consider carrying these brands in your salon, either to use on clients or to sell as retail.
As iPods, iPhones, mp3 players, and other music-listening devices have become such a vast part of our culture, they aren’t just machines anymore, but accessories as well. Give clients an excuse to jazz up their electronic style with eclectic earbuds, hand-sewn iPod armbands, and more.
The flip-flops comes with three pads — a cleansing pad, abrasive pad, and essential oil pad — which are attached to the shoe itself to clean the client’s feet, exfoliate, and soften.
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