Organizing samples

Does anyone have a good idea or method of keeping those small product samples organized with labels visible so I can easily access them between services? I am so tired of them falling all over the place and hunting for the correct item in between services. And the one I need is always the last one I pick up OR I find that I am out of the one I need! Such a waste of my precious time!

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Permalink Reply by Natalie on July 16, 2013 at 1:52pm
I guess it depends on the size of sample and how it is packaged. I used a cupcake stand -similar to this for circular samples- http://www.crateandbarrel.com/3-tier-cupcake-stand/s408843?a=1552&a....

I have a small tray and medium size glass bowl for others. I stand certain ones on tray and the glass dish use also keeps them contained better than stand. Otherwise if you have a ton maybe a clear plastic bin with lid and separator in it could work.


Hope that helps!
Permalink Reply by Susan T. Andrew on July 17, 2013 at 9:06am

Thanks Natalie, The cupcake stand is a cute idea! Most of my samples are in small round containers. I guess I will check out some organizers in Michaels or Bed, Bath & beyond to see if I can find storage. I don't like to leave many out in the open bc then I have waxing clients picking up samples with glycolic etc wo asking first, but the stand would be great for items like sunscreen, etc.

Permalink Reply by Relax & Rejuvenate on July 17, 2013 at 1:54pm

The container store had some great little drawer stacks...looked like something an artist would use. A little bigger than a sheet of paper, with each drawer about two inches high

We no longer use ours...could send you a photo if you are interested

Permalink Reply by Jodi on July 19, 2013 at 3:00pm

We use something similar to that as well, and put labels on the drawers:  Cleansers, Anti-aging, Acne, etc. 

Permalink Reply by Natalie on July 17, 2013 at 5:02pm
http://www.target.com/p/sterilite-4-drawer-storage-cart-white/-/A-1...

How about something like this - not sure how room is set up but can keep in there ( just take out when using for service or giving to client. I use one similar and label on outside ( for you to know) no clients. Can even use top as space to set up during treatment if needed
Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on July 18, 2013 at 6:46am

Yes, I also do this for products that we don't receive company samples for...  Keep little sample jars and a sharpie in the treatment room.

Permalink Reply by Julie Lynn on July 18, 2013 at 12:29am
I use a clear photo container from Michaels Craft store. It holds 16 individual clear boxes that I label with the product sample that I have stored in it. My samples are the small foil packs. I looked everywhere & this has worked perfectly! Totally organized, easy storage, and visible!
Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on July 18, 2013 at 6:44am

I put them in beakers out on the product shelf next to the same product.  

Permalink Reply by Sheila Gordon on July 18, 2013 at 6:44am

I use just a plastic container.  You could make it easier by putting all of the same sample in a small ziploc baggy and label it.  I think I may actually do that myself now that I think about it :).

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