General
Essentials Hair & Beauty Supplies is a trade-only wholesaler supplying professional hair, beauty, barber and salon products to businesses, salons, barbershops, colleges and qualified professionals throughout the UK.
No. We are a trade-only supplier and supply professional products intended for qualified hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, nail technicians and related businesses. Some products may require proof of professional status.
We stock thousands of professional products including:
- Hair Colour
- Bleach & Lighteners
- Developers & Peroxide
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hair Treatments
- Styling Products
- Hair Electricals
- Clippers & Trimmers
- Salon Furniture
- Hairdressing Scissors
- Combs & Brushes
- Salon Consumables
- Beauty & Skincare
- Waxing Products
- Nails
- Barber Supplies
- PPE & Disposable Products
We supply leading professional brands including:
- L'Oréal Professionnel
- Wella Professionals
- Goldwell
- Schwarzkopf Professional
- ASP
- Osmo
- Indola
- Montibello
- Olivia Garden
- Denman
- Jaguar
- Head Jog
- Cricket
- Kaeso
- Sibel
- Procare
…plus many more.
Trade Accounts
Opening an account is simple.
You can:
- Register online
- Visit one of our branches
- Contact our customer service team
We may request proof that you are working within the professional hair or beauty industry before approving your account.
Yes.
Hair, barbering and beauty students may be eligible for a trade account with proof of enrolment.
No minimum order applies unless stated as part of a promotional offer.
Orders
You can order:
- Online 24/7
- In-store
- By telephone
- Through our sales representatives (where available)
If your order has not yet been processed or dispatched, we will do our best to amend it.
Please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders may be cancelled before dispatch.
Once dispatched, our Returns Policy will apply.
Log into your online account to view your order history and current order status.
Alternatively, contact our customer service team.
Delivery
We deliver throughout the UK.
Please contact us regarding offshore islands or international deliveries.
Most stocked items are dispatched quickly.
Delivery times vary depending on stock availability and your location.
Free delivery may be available when your order reaches the qualifying value. The applicable delivery charge is shown at checkout.
Yes.
Once your order has been dispatched, tracking details will be provided where available.
Products
Yes.
We only supply genuine professional products sourced through authorised manufacturers and distributors.
Out-of-stock products cannot be added to an online order. Please contact our team if you would like help finding an alternative or checking when a product may be available again.
Yes.
Many of our professional shampoos, conditioners, developers and treatments are available in larger salon sizes.
Yes.
We stock a wide range of retail products that salons can sell directly to clients.
Absolutely.
Our experienced team can help you select the most suitable products for your salon, barber shop or beauty business.
Hair Colour
Certain professional colouring products are intended for qualified users and may require proof of professional status before purchase.
Yes.
We stock cream developers, liquid developers and peroxide in a range of strengths from leading professional brands.
Yes.
We supply professional bleaching powders, cream lighteners, clay lighteners and highlighting products.
Returns
Eligible unwanted goods can be returned within 28 days of delivery if they are unused, in their original packaging and suitable for resale. Some products have additional restrictions. Please read our Returns Policy and obtain authorisation before sending anything back.
Please contact us immediately with photographs of the damaged goods and packaging.
Our team will resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Contact our customer service team with your order number and photographs.
We will arrange a replacement where appropriate.
Payments
We accept major debit and credit cards together with other secure payment methods available during checkout.
Yes.
Our website uses secure encrypted payment technology to protect your information.
Website
Yes.
You will need a trade account to purchase professional products.
Click Forgot Password on the login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.
Yes.
Your online account stores your order history for easy reordering.
Professional Education
From time to time we work with leading brands to provide professional demonstrations, education and product training.
Follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
Contact Us
You can contact us by:
- Telephone
- Visiting one of our branches
- Using the Contact Us form on our website
Our knowledgeable team is always happy to help.
If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please contact the Essentials Hair & Beauty Supplies customer service team. We'll be happy to assist with product advice, orders, deliveries, trade accounts and technical support.