where to buy redken products?

[HalfAngel]

Are you bound and determined to use Redken products or does another line have similar products that you'd consider using? I ask because I am a licensed cosmetologist and can shop at Davidson's (distributor for the salons). I get things at cost (i.e., half price what the salon sells them for), but they aren't a Redken distributor!

They do have Biolage/Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Joico, KMS, Goldwell, Scruples, Sebastian, aquage, TIGI (Bedhead/Catwalk), Farouk (CHI), Kenra, Bain de Terre, Pravana, Nioxin to name a few.

[Ms.JudgedOne]

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[HouseCat]

Originally Posted by sadkins3

Beware of products found outside of salons. Drug store, grocery store, ebay...they carry what is called Diverted Products. Many are old, outdated, and some are not even the product they should be. Most of those places charge more than salons and even if they don't, remember that they don't 100% guarantee their product. Salons will and should always give you a 100% money back guarantee, no matter what, on all Redken products.

Ok. Did not know that about the "diverted products" thing. Still skeptical though. let me ask you a question. What if the seller is like HalfAngle, who has their cosmotology license and gets it at cost to sell on the side (eBay).
What sort of questions would you ask the eBay seller (if you had to) to verify the stuff is the legit thing? Apparently there is some "professional guarantee" thing that is supposed to be on there, right?

yes, I'm cheap. I love my hairdresser, but she charges absolutely ridiculous prices for TIGI. If I can get it cheaper, I will. I have gotten burnt on eBay before with buying shampoo, but I returned it and found a better seller.
I'm kind of wary now, because the bottles came with barcode stickers over the original. I guess I got taken? The stuff seemed like the same. I didn't notice a difference.

Should proabably just go back to VO5. $1.50 a bottle. Look like the Blair witch, but the hair will be clean, and I'll be richer. LOL

[sadkins3]

Originally Posted by HouseCat

What if the seller is like HalfAngle, who has their cosmotology license and gets it at cost to sell on the side (eBay).
What sort of questions would you ask the eBay seller (if you had to) to verify the stuff is the legit thing? Apparently there is some "professional guarantee" thing that is supposed to be on there, right?

To be honest, if someone is selling Redken (or any other professional product online) on ebay or online and without a professional recommendation, there is no way to guarantee that it is authentic. Can you find the real deal? Of course, but it's a chance you take.

I have to require salons buying Redken now have to sign a contract that prevents diversion and online selling. So if HalfAngle would purchase a bunch of Redken and was found selling on ebay, she could face a lawsuit. They are really starting to crack down so hopefully you will see a decrease in this activity. These products are meant to accompany a professional recommendation.

Trust me, as a mother of 2 I know what it means to be thrifty. If you have to choose and can't purchase everything at the salon, get the shampoo and condtioner/treatment and purchase the discount styling products. You are better off skimping on mousse or gel than a shampoo that washes your color down the drain and dries up all the natural moisture. I do know that salons do run specials and price breaks in Southern Maryland. Some even offer frequent buyer programs. It never hurts to ask. I think your stylist will appreciate your business and honesty.

Hope that helps.

[HalfAngel]

Hey - I only buy for my family and friends! And I'm ALWAYS honest with the girl who cuts my hair that she isn't getting the product commission off of me!

As for buying off of ebay - why would you want to pay the shipping on a bottle of shampoo, which is heavier than you'd think? I've never checked it out - so I'm not sure what they charge for this stuff.

[sadkins3]

HalfAngle - Lol, I was only using you as an example. That is certainly not diversion. Sorry if it sounded that way. Diversion usually happens in mass quanities for profit.

[Meme81]

Originally Posted by HalfAngel

Are you bound and determined to use Redken products or does another line have similar products that you'd consider using? I ask because I am a licensed cosmetologist and can shop at Davidson's (distributor for the salons). I get things at cost (i.e., half price what the salon sells them for), but they aren't a Redken distributor!

They do have Biolage/Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Joico, KMS, Goldwell, Scruples, Sebastian, aquage, TIGI (Bedhead/Catwalk), Farouk (CHI), Kenra, Bain de Terre, Pravana, Nioxin to name a few.

Since you are a licensed cosmetologist, which products do you recommend?

[HalfAngel]

Originally Posted by Meme81

Since you are a licensed cosmetologist, which products do you recommend?

I have my license but I haven't done hair (other than for family) for over 10 years now! It was what I wanted to do out of high school - then I changed my mind and now I'm a financial analyst - turning programmer! I keep my license up so that I know I'll never be without a job, and to shop at Davidson's!

I am a product junkie, though, and have a little of everything in my collection. I go back and forth with my faves - right now I'm on a Paul Mitchell kick for shampoo/conditioner and a Rusk/TIGI combo on my gloss/paste/pomade. It just depends - there isn't really any brand that they sell that I don't like.

When you say which products, what are you looking for? Be specific - like a shampoo for dry hair? Or a mousse for frizzy hair? I have personal experience with most of the products so I could give you a recommendation in that sense.

[Meme81]

Originally Posted by HalfAngel

I have my license but I haven't done hair (other than for family) for over 10 years now! It was what I wanted to do out of high school - then I changed my mind and now I'm a financial analyst - turning programmer! I keep my license up so that I know I'll never be without a job, and to shop at Davidson's!

I am a product junkie, though, and have a little of everything in my collection. I go back and forth with my faves - right now I'm on a Paul Mitchell kick for shampoo/conditioner and a Rusk/TIGI combo on my gloss/paste/pomade. It just depends - there isn't really any brand that they sell that I don't like.

When you say which products, what are you looking for? Be specific - like a shampoo for dry hair? Or a mousse for frizzy hair? I have personal experience with most of the products so I could give you a recommendation in that sense.

My hair is very fine and limp. I'd like a little more "fluff". My hair is also colored, with Redken products. The stylist I use works out of her home and doesn't carry any products for sale. She, too, uses a multitude of items. I'm kinda anal. I feel as if all the products I am using (shampoo, condition, gels, sprays, etc) need to be all the same brand to work effectively.

[HalfAngel]

Originally Posted by Meme81

My hair is very fine and limp. I'd like a little more "fluff". My hair is also colored, with Redken products. The stylist I use works out of her home and doesn't carry any products for sale. She, too, uses a multitude of items. I'm kinda anal. I feel as if all the products I am using (shampoo, condition, gels, sprays, etc) need to be all the same brand to work effectively.

How much time do you put into your hair every day? What haircut do you have? That would depend on what I would recommend too. What does your hair do? What doesn't it do that you want it to?

Couple examples:
My hair is very short (also fine and limp) and I use a gloss/paste/pomade to give me a shiny, messy look (think Natalie Portman when she went really short). I use a clarifying shampoo once a week, because I use so much product that I don't want to build up.

My sister has shoulder length hair, fine (but thicker than mine). She has a long layered look, kind of angled at the face and uses a texture spray to blow dry, then a lighter pomade to run through at the end to smooth things over.