How to Spot Fake Salon Products

 

How to Spot Fake Salon Products

Buying salon products is a daunting task. On top of that, if you have to shop online then you get endless options to choose from. This several makes you go gaga because choosing the right option seems impossible. When you are shopping online, it is important to assure that the product is authentic. 

Just like there are dupes of every other product, there are duplicates of salon products too. However, we come bearing good news because there are plenty of ways of spotting fake products. Here are some things to do before buying salon products:  

Logo and ingredients

The most basic thing that you should always notice is the logo of the brand. It often happens that the dupes have different logos and the words are misspelt. Whatever brand's product it is, go to its official website and see how the logo looks. 

Compare both the items and if the product is fake, you will see it clearly. Next, you can also check out the list of ingredients on the product. If the salon product is not genuine then it will either have no ingredients present on it or it will have a different set of ingredients. 

Barcode sticker

All the original products come with a barcode sticker. This sticker helps the sellers to keep a track of the products. Even when you shop for grocery items, you may have seen how they scan the barcode to get its information. 

Therefore, this element is a must for every product. If the product you are choosing does not have a barcode sticker then there are high chances of it being fake. Along with bar codes, check for batch code as well and other essential information like date of manufacturing, export date, etc. 

Cheap products

Stay away from the deals that seem too good to be true. If a product is available at a very cheap price then it is fake. There are sales and discounts everywhere but only to a certain extent. Firstly, check out the original price of the product and then check out its price on various websites. 

If the pricing is somewhere near to these sources then you should opt for the product. Otherwise, it is a scam and you should keep looking for different products. Always compare several pricing plans first before making a decision. This way, you will know which product is genuine!

Fake websites

Before you start checking out the products, you must have a thorough look at the website. Genuine websites are well maintained and there are updates on them continuously. If the website seems sketchy then it is a red flag and you should probably never visit that website. 

You will notice that such websites have very little content available on them. Also, everything will be messy and there will be no order for things. Apart from this, you will see that the prices are either too high or too low with unbelievable discounts. 

Contact Details 

Before you buy any product, you have to make sure that the brand is genuine. Visit the official website of the brand and see how it is built. See if there are any contact details or contact forms available on the website. Verify the details so you will know that you can rely on the brand if anything happens. 

Most brands maintain a strong online presence to boost their business. Look at the Instagram, Facebook and Youtube accounts of the brand. If there are none then it is a cause of concern. All brands focus on promoting their products so they are super active on social media accounts.  

Fake Reviews 

Reading reviews is extremely important before buying any product. However, you need to be careful these days because a lot of fake reviews are present on the web. Trust only the verified reviews by customers who actually bought the product. 

Also, you can spot patterns to see what reviews are fake. People with no identity and shady usernames will comment several good things about the product. This is clearly a sign of fake reviews and the product will be fake as well. Go through numerous websites to check out reviews about a certain product. 

Final Words 

These were some tips that you should follow to spot fake salon products. Cheap products can prove to be harmful to your health and may have some side effects as well. Fake products are usually cheap and have poor quality. Do your research before buying any product.