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American International Industries (AII), a leader in developing innovative beauty
and skin care products for the past 40 years, offers three areas to boost your
income while expanding your salon's full service promise.
On the menu:
GiGi's Super Fruit Brow & Lip Wax
Target client: Anyone who could benefi t from an
eyebrow arch or upper lip fuzz clean-up.
Innovations: New Concept + Next Level of Beauty
Do the math*
This easy upsell relies on the stylist's recommendation.
Switch up the service for men by combining a unibrow
and upper neck clean-up. Your potential:
• $20/Super Fruit Brow & Lip Wax.
• 20 clients/week
• $400/week x 52 weeks = $20,800/year
The Service Buzz
GiGi introduces two waxes containing high
concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants
and creating a healthy looking, relaxing aromatherapy
experience for clients. "We've combined
the most powerful Super Fruits-acai, blueberry,
cranberry and
pomegranate," reports
esthetician Susie Augustin,
associate brand manager.
"We call it ‘skin care meets
waxing.'"
On the menu: China Glaze Swirl Nail Art
Target client: Women who love unique nails,
because no two are alike!
Innovations: New Concept + Speed
Do the math*
Price this as you would any nail art service. The unique
nature of it attracts new nail clients. Your potential:
• $20/Swirl Technique
• 20 clients/week
• $400/week x 52 weeks = $20,800/year
The Service Buzz
"China Glaze treatments make a great addon
service, because they bring in a level of individual
pampering," says Rachel Schafer, China
Glaze nail artist. "Pair the wide range of crèmes,
shimmers, iridescents, pearls,
neons, glitters, glass-fl ecked and
metallics with a service like our
swirl technique to achieve endless
possibilities for customizing
a client's visit."
On the menu:Ardell Eyelash Application
Target client:Every woman.
Innovations:Next Level of Beauty + Speed
Do the math*
Everyday women can now have the
glamorous look they see on actresses
and supermodels. Your potential:
• $15/Full Set of Eyelashes
• 20 clients/week
• $300/week x 52 weeks = $15,600
The Service Buzz
Ardell lashes offer unique comfort for the
woman wearing them and couldn't be easier for
the salon professional who's applying them.
Ultra-light and easy to remove, the human hair
lashes are attached with an innovative adhesive
that guarantees lash security while protecting
your client's own lashes and eyes.
"Beauty pros can show the dramatic transformation
achieved with a set of lashes," says
Anne Moratto of American International
Industries (AII). "It's an instant facelift!"
* Example is for illustration purposes only. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer or salon. Actual results may vary. Not all products or offers available in all areas.
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