Hair extensions supplier to salons

Hair salons, mobile hairdressers and extension specialists who need reliable stock and consistent colour matching.

Wholesale margin on repeat orders, with trade pricing for bulk buying. Extra income can come from selling tools, bonds and aftercare products.

• Building relationships and selling to businesses
• Product knowledge of extension methods and quality
• Organising stock, orders and deliveries

• Check the biosecurity and customs rules for importing human hair, and whether import GST applies
• Public liability and product liability insurance, so check what your insurer needs
• Late-paying salons: consider credit limits or pay-on-order for new accounts
• Salons will drop you over poor quality or shade inconsistency
• Check council rules if you store stock at home, and register for GST if your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how much stock you hold across shades and fitting methods, plus insurance and delivery setup. Stock is likely to be the biggest part of the cost.

Check biosecurity and customs rules for importing human hair, and whether import GST applies. Check what public liability and product liability insurance your insurer needs, council rules for storing stock at home, and when to register for GST.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many salon accounts you win and how often they reorder. Late-paying salons can hurt cash flow, so consider credit limits for new accounts.