Wholesale vs retail beauty supplies: which is right for you?

Buying wholesale lowers the price per piece, but it only saves you money if you will use or sell what you buy before it expires or goes out of fashion. Here is how to decide.

When retail makes sense

• You are trying a product for the first time
• You are buying for your own use
• You are still learning and do not yet know what you will use
• The product is expensive or is a colour you are unsure will sell

When wholesale makes sense

• You go through the product every week, such as top coat, acetone, cotton wool or lash glue
• You run a salon or spa and always restock the same items
• You resell beauty products and need a margin
• You are training students and need the same items for each of them

How wholesale works at Trendysh

Anyone can buy one piece. Products that have a wholesale price show it with the minimum quantity, and the lower price is applied automatically in your basket once you reach that quantity.

For a bulk price on anything else, send your list of products and quantities on WhatsApp to 0793 506 900 and the shop replies with its price per piece.

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Before you buy in quantity

• Check how long the product lasts once opened, especially glue, gels and anything with a date on it
• Work out how many you use in a month, and buy for that rather than for the lowest price
• Try one piece first, then buy more of what you like
• Ask about delivery if you are outside Nairobi, and add the fee to your sums
• Remember that goods once sold cannot be returned, so order what you are sure of

From our shelves

• Acetone 300ml KSh 200 — Professional 300ml acetone for nail salons, beauty studios, and technicians.
• Koumazi Rubber Base Coat KSh 350
• Sara and Oliver Lash Remover KSh 400
• Spray Bottle KSh 150
• As Builder Gel KSh 400 — A 15ml pot of AS Anothersexy Healthy UV builder gel, designed for professional nail salons and studios.
• Lash Waterproof Adhesive KSh 200
• Hand Wash KSh 200 — A salon hand wash designed for professional manicures and daily studio nail care.
• Unigel Top Coat KSh 500

Questions

Is there a minimum order to buy wholesale?

At Trendysh Accosmetic each product with a wholesale price shows its own minimum quantity. Anyone can also buy one piece at the retail price, with no minimum order.

Can I buy beauty supplies wholesale if I live outside Nairobi?

Yes. Trendysh Accosmetic delivers wholesale and retail orders to all 47 counties of Kenya. The delivery fee shows at checkout.

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