A Black Friday Buyer’s Guide for UK Hair & Beauty Professionals

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This Black Friday, UK hairdressers, barbers, and beauty professionals can cut operating costs without sacrificing quality by planning, bulk-buying essentials like hair colour, electricals, foils, gloves, and retail gift sets, and shopping at CM Hair & Beauty Supplies, where VIP Club members unlock VAT-free pricing and reward points for maximum trade savings.

This guide is designed specifically for:

• Salon owners and independent stylists

• MUAs, nail techs & beauticians stocking consumables

• Mobile freelancers managing rising costs

• Pros wanting to increase profit margins going into Christmas

• Any salon professional who wants quality but at trade-smart prices

With 72% of UK salons increasing prices due to rising costs, Black Friday deals are a lifeline for keeping services profitable. You’re researching now because:

• High-cost essentials are needed year-round

• Clients expect elevated services during the party season

• Capitalising on deals now means stronger margins in the future.

Before the sales begin, review current stock and identify the essential items you will need for the next 8–12 weeks. Prioritise:

• Top-selling and frequently used colour shades
  

• Developers and peroxides
  

• Foils, tint brushes, bowls and accessories
  

• Gloves, disposable towels, PPE
  

• Everyday salon consumables

This ensures every purchase is used efficiently and prevents money from being tied up in unnecessary inventory.

Bulk purchasing is one of the most effective ways to save on professional salon supplies during Black Friday. Look for multi-buy discounts and wholesale pricing on high-turnover items. Only buy bulk products you know will be used regularly to avoid waste and expiry. This strategy instantly improves service margins.

Black Friday offers the largest annual discounts on high-value tools, including straighteners, dryers, clippers, treatment beds, and styling chairs. Purchasing these now can delay repair or replacement costs later, while also improving the client experience during the busiest season of the year.

Clients are actively seeking beauty gifts and promotions in November and December. Buying retail gift sets and best-selling products during Black Friday allows you to offer attractive prices to clients while still maintaining strong retail margins. Even a small boost in retail sales can significantly impact overall profitability.

To protect cash flow and ensure the best pricing:

• Track early Black Friday deals throughout November
  

• Compare pricing between multiple approved wholesale suppliers
  

• Check Cyber Monday for further reductions
  

• Monitor real savings against planned spend
  

This approach reduces the pressure of buying everything on a single day and increases flexibility.

If suppliers offer trade accounts, loyalty rewards, subscription savings, or free delivery thresholds, use these benefits to compound your Black Friday savings. Consistently gaining small additional discounts throughout the year can deliver significant long-term cost reductions.

The CM Hair & Beauty VIP Club is a cost-saving membership for qualified professionals, giving year-round trade pricing and even bigger Black Friday benefits, including:

• VAT-free shopping (straight 20% saved instantly)

• Up to 30% off professional hair colour

• 5% rewards back on every spend

• Exclusive premium brand offers

It’s the easiest way to stack savings on top of Black Friday discounts.

Perfect for professionals who:

• Bulk-buy colour and consumables
• Stock retail for Christmas gifting
• Invest in electrical tools + salon equipment
• Need reliable suppliers with fast delivery
• Want more value from every order

The more you buy during Black Friday the faster your membership pays for itself.

VAT-Free Pricing
VIP Member: Saves immediately on eligible products

Hair Colour Discounts

Standard Buyer: Limited discount availability
VIP Member: Up to 30% off professional colour ranges.

Rewards on Every Spend
Standard Buyer: No rewards benefit
VIP Member: Earns 5% back in rewards points for future savings
(Equivalent to £5 for every £100 spent)

How the VIP Club Maximises Black Friday Savings

Using savings stacking:

Black Friday sale price

VAT removed

Colour discount

Rewards earned for future buys

Prioritise: Top 20 core colour shades used most often
Why it saves money: Guaranteed usage reduces expired stock
Strategy: Bulk-buy shades with consistent weekly demand

Prioritise: Gift sets and luxury retail haircare
Why it saves money: Higher margins and strong seasonal demand in November and December
Strategy: Purchase wholesale during Black Friday and retail at profitable festive pricing

Prioritise: Hairdryers, straighteners, clippers, styling chairs, trolleys
Why it saves money: These bigger investments experience the deepest annual discounts
Strategy: Replace ageing or unreliable equipment to avoid repair costs later

Prioritise: Foils, gloves, towels, cotton, tinting accessories
Why it saves money: Small costs accumulate significantly over time
Strategy: Look for multi-buy offers to reduce the cost per service

Prioritise: Pre-cut foils and pre-measured solutions
Why it saves money: Reduces overuse and prevents product waste
Strategy: Standardise usage across your team for accurate cost control

Tip: Prioritise stock with a stable shelf life and consistent client demand.

When do Black Friday deals start for pros?
Earlier every year, many suppliers launch from 1st November.

Can I combine VIP benefits with sale discounts?
Yes, that’s how you stack maximum savings.

Is bulk-buying always worth it?
Only for the core stock you use every week (e.g., foils, developers, top shades).

How do I avoid over-ordering?
Base volume on historical usage and client booking patterns.

Maximise your Black Friday savings and protect profit with trade-only deals and fast UK delivery. Stock security for the festive rush.