BSS marked "Professional Only"

[nolechik]

(I'm so embarrassed to ask, but...) Are products marked with this statement "For Professional Use Only" warded off to the general public? For example no mix relaxers?!?! I'm interested in purchasing a tub relaxer from Sallys but I've always been scared to buy one b/c I always feel as if the cashier is gonna ask me if I have a cosmetology license...and I don't. Anyone know the answer to this?!?!?

 

[KAddy]

Yeah pretty much they will ask for a license in Sally's. NOW, I have been in a few local bss' and they don't ask, but it depends on where you go.

OK, let me clarify. Some products state this and you can still purchase them. I can't think of a good example. BUT for a relaxer, 9 times out of 10 they will ask for your license. I mean some semi-permanent colors say for professional use only, but you can purchase them.

 

[nolechik]

Thanks Kaddy!! I knew I never was bold enough to purchase a tub relaxer from Sally's for that very reason! But other products I have purchase with that label on there w/o being asked for a license (ex. Creme of Nature shampoo). Guess I'll have to turn to Ebay if I wanna buy a tub relaxer then.

 

[candibaby]

Sallys never asks me for a license, I dont know if it's because I have a cosmetology student card, but they dont. I dont think it really matters, because most BSS dont sell professional relaxers (affirm, mizani, design essentials, nu expressions, etc) only the ones that require you to have a license to shop period (ex: Beauty Alliance) do stuff like that.

 

[KAddy]

I think it truly depends on the area because one of my local BSS sells professional products and they DO ask for a license. The other will let you purchase anything. The Sally's that I have been to, they also asked for a license, but I think it depends who's working that day. Some of the workers don't ask.

It won't hurt to try though.

 

[candibaby]

I think it truly depends on the area because one of my local BSS sells professional products and they DO ask for a license. The other will let you purchase anything. The Sally's that I have been to, they also asked for a license, but I think it depends who's working that day. Some of the workers don't ask.

It won't hurt to try though.

That's ture, it depends on the area.

 

[Falon]

It does depend on the area. I can go to my local bss and buy anything I want. Try a small independently owned bss they are more likely to let you get away with stuff especiallyif you go there a lot.

 

[dannie]

I've never been asked for a license before.....ever.

 

[nolechik]

I'm gonna attempt to buy some @ Sallys. Shoot, the worst they can tell me is "no!" If that happens, watch out ebay...here I come!!!

 

[kammie]

Sally's has never asked me for a license. The cashier only asks for my Sally's card, now available for non-professionals, to give me a discount.