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Starting a Hair Care Product Business


How to Start a Hare Care Product Business


Summary: Looking into hair care trends and future, one can easily say there is a huge potential in hair care product business. Do you want to start your own business? Would you like to know how to start a hair care product business? You might want to know what are the pros and cons in starting a hair care product business.

Men and women alike are fascinated with everything that is beautiful and strive to be beautiful themselves. This is the reason why retailing cosmetics and hair care products makes for a good business idea.

Experts say that this industry is expected reap in profits of up to 5% each year for several years to come.

At present, almost half of the hair care products on the market are being sold by major retailers. While the remaining half is divided among the independent businesses. Considering the brevity of this market, rest assured, a new player would find no trouble in finding a niche for himself. All he has to do is study the market and the potential clientele of the area.

This is encouraging news indeed especially if you have aspirations of building your very own hair care product empire. But how does one go about starting a business like this? Primarily, you have to choose what line/s or brand/s of hair care products to sell. Are they for women, men, or both? Are they for kids, adults, or both? Note too that geographic segmentation is a vital factor in the hair care business. You must identify which ethnic distribution is prevalent in your target market area. Subsequently, find out what ethnic specific product line would satisfy this groups hair care concerns.

The number of manufacturers remains wide and varied. The key here is to find distributors that offer products that best meet the needs of your target consumers. In selecting a supplier, make sure that the company is stable and its products have a good reputation.

In order to adequately market your products, you need to develop a distinct selling point. Spend some time analyzing what makes your products different from the others. Setting your product apart from the rest will give you an edge and will markedly increase your potential for success.

Promoting Hair Care Products

There are countless ways to promote your products. There is the direct mailing for one. Or if you have the funds, you can go for media advertising. But remember, you need to take into consideration, the lifestyle of the market that you wish to cater too. For example, if your target market is teenagers, placing an ad in a newspaper would a useless move since generally teenagers rarely read the papers.

Pricing Hair Care Products

Make sure that you set an appropriate price for your product. If it is too expensive, chances are, you will lose a number of consumers. If on the other hand the price is too low, then you will limit the profit potential of your business.

Bottom Line Advice

And lastly, no matter how catchy your sales angle is or how extensive your promotional campaign has been; if you can’t get your products out on the racks, then your business is doomed to head south. Find stores and salons that you can team up with and that would let you sell your products on consignment basis. If your funds permit, you can rent a kiosk in the mall. Another option is the internet.

58 Responses to "Starting a Hair Care Product Business".

1. Toniya Stephens on 10/3/2008

HI I am wanting to start an online store for these new hair care products I just found and want to be the first in my area to introduce it. I know I would sell a lot but, I need start up capital for the products,advertising, business licenses, permits, dba, etc.

2. Joy on 10/8/2008

Hi, I would like to be a distributor of hair care products, Can you let me know what I need to do this? I would like to have an online store as well.

3. Jesse Crockett on 10/22/2008

Please give pros and cons of retail / selling to salons and spas.

4. Kristalee on 11/7/2008

I have the name of the line and so many ideas but have no clue on where to start as far as the ingredients and how to make the products.(I know - The most important thing I need!)I know it will be time to hang up my shears eventually and I am ready to take the risk of a new business! Any suggestions?

5. Stephanie on 12/1/2008

I'm looking for hair care products to sell in my salon, on consignment.

6. Rhona on 12/19/2008

Hi, I am interested in operating a business in hair care Products, could you help me please.

7. Stephanie H. on 12/24/2008

Hi Stephanie, I have an organic product that I am putting together. Please let me know if you want more info...........

8. Meachi on 12/30/2008

I am interested in starting a retail business selling different kinds of hair care products, including wigs and weaves. Please email any information that might be helpful to jamitramurphy@bellsouth.net

9. Bobbi D on 1/13/2009 11:04:31 AM

I am a salon owner and i would like to produce an organic shampoo and product line for retail sale and to sell in my own salon but have no idea on where to start with ingredients and production. please help. also i am open to selling products in my salon on consignment in the meanwhile. thanks

10. Deloris on 1/23/2009 3:17:48 PM

Greetings All! My name is Deloris and I own a small bath, body, and spa product business. I also have a natural hair care line called Tropical Radiance. These products are made from raw ingredients (mango butter, macadamia nut oil, coconut milk, etc.) and natural fruit and flower essences. They are excellent products for restoring health to damaged hair and hair that is very course, so most of my clients are African American, Hispanic, or of some ethnic origin. If you any of you are interested in carrying these types of products in your salon or spa, or if you are interested in being a distributor, please be in touch with me so that we can talk further. My website address is www.dcfragrancecenter.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

11. Leah on 2/13/2009 9:09:53 PM

I am interested in starting my own hair care products, please email me information that can get me on the right path. mykea08@yahoo.com

12. Machelle on 2/17/2009 9:59:29 PM

I am opening a new salon promoted primarily to children and I am interested in producing a line of tear free products to retail sale in my salon. I have no idea on where to start with ingredients nor production. Please help. I would love to have products for all ethnic of kids. Where do I find the products to put my salon label on? I'm hoping to open my doors by April 1, 2009 but have no idea where to start on this project. Thanks for any help you can offer.

13. Angel Grimes on 2/19/2009 11:29:34 AM

Hi, I have some ideas as to enhance some hair products for weaving as well as inventive ideas as to create weaving products but I don't know how to do anything with those ideas as far as who and the where to take the ideas as well as marking them as my own so that if shared someone else couldn't profit from my idea. Can you help me with some direction?

14. Zingie on 2/26/2009 6:08:19 AM

Hi i want to start my own hair and beauty product line, so i want information.

15. Jammie on 3/10/2009 1:46:31 PM

Hi, I'm tying to promote my hair product line and I need some advise on opening a boutique.

16. natalie on 3/10/2009 5:48:37 PM

Hi i am trying to open a hair product shop but don't know where to start please email me with info.

17. sylvia on 3/21/2009 5:58:27 PM

Hi! My name is Sylvia and I want to make a line of hair care products starting with shampoo's and conditioners. I'm very much into haircare however I can't figure out what steps I need to take to achieve these types of products. When ever I look it up on line I only come across do it yourself remedies for @ home. If you have any information where to begin and achieve my goal it would be greatly appreciated.

18. Tina Mobley on 4/2/2009 9:17:29 AM

Hello, I would like to tell hair products but i have no idea on how to find vendors and suppliers for black hair care products.

19. CB on 4/13/2009 3:20:52 PM

I would like to get hair weft line package with my name on it. I need to find a hair weave manufacture, any idea?

20. MzClayb on 4/17/2009 12:50:05 PM

Hello! I have a wonderful product line for natural and relaxed hair! I just need to know what to do legally to start selling, packaging, etc......

21. Brian Abram on 4/21/2009 3:44:47 PM

Hi! My name is Brian Abram and I am interested in starting a line of black hair care products, facial cremes, lotions, and soaps. The brand will be called a'KellyBee's. Any advice or suggestions of getting started in this business?

22. Abi on 4/27/2009 10:11:16 AM

I am interested in starting a retail hair and beauty business selling hair & beauty care products for people of colour and Europeans, including wigs and weaves. Please email any information that might be helpful to borinuoluwa@googlemail.com. Thanks

23. Mamie Cotton on 5/7/2009 4:51:46 PM

Hi I am starting a line of hair care products as well, but for the time being I have only one product, should I wait and try to produce at least two products or do you think I can penetrate the market with one product? I am looking at a niche market in natural African-American hair in particular dreads and cornrows.

24. RENALLA on 5/9/2009 10:46:31 PM

I STARTED A NEW BEAUTY SUPPLY BUSINESS. NOW I AM IN NEED OF WHOLESALERS TO PURCHASE MERCHANDISE FROM. THERE IS SO MUCH I STILL NEED I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. I AM VERY CONFIDENT THAT MY BUSINESS WILL PROSPER I JUST NEED INVENTORY AND LOTS OF IT. PLEASE HELP ME SO THAT I CAN HELP YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I'LL BE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOUR COMPANY. ONCE AGAIN THANKS.

25. Yvette Batiste on 5/12/2009 4:35:38 PM

I need to know where to get wholesale products for things such as wigs, hair weave, hair care products, perms, colors, purses, shoes, bath stuff etc. Please email me.

26. JUNAID on 5/20/2009 12:15:23 PM

HI EVERYBODY ... I HAVE A WHOLESALE HAIR PRODUCTS BUSINESS BASED IN MANCHESTER(UK). WE SUPPLY EVERYTHING IN THE HAIR PRODUCTS BUSINESS. EMAIL ME I'LL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS ANY NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE IN THIS FIELD AS OUR COMPANY HAS OVER 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD . JUNAIDARIF786@HOTMAIL.COM

27. Molly on 5/24/2009 7:21:29 AM

I am thinking of starting a business, selling hair care products including wigs and weaves. Any advice or suggestions on getting me started would be appreciated. Thank you

28. Adonica on 6/2/2009 2:35:42 PM

Looking for information and possible connections

29. Ivory on 6/3/2009 6:01:10 AM

Hi, I'm looking for information in starting my own hair care product line but I don't know where to start, can you help me?

30. Natalie on 6/4/2009 2:05:12 PM

Seams I have the same question as everyone else. I want to start my own organic hair product line for curly kids. I have no idea how to formulate a products and who to go to create one for me. I have a name for the product and everything and I just can't find any info that isn't "shady". Can you refer a company someone with product already waiting for purchase?

31. Grace Cano on 6/18/2009 8:21:18 AM

I have the idea and the target audience. I want to make a hair product for curly girls and women. But as far as actually producing the product itself, where can I get this done?? How do I put together the ingredients??

32. Leah Branch on 6/18/2009 2:11:45 PM

I also want to start my own hair products I would like to know how would I get started and who to talk to ???

33. Jael on 7/6/2009 3:48:33 PM

I would like to know how would I go about started up my own hair supply store.

34. Lana on 7/8/2009 8:48:12 PM

I want to start my own line of hair wigs how can I find manufacturers?

35. Fabian on 7/12/2009 8:48:37 AM

I am hoping to start my own business soon, i am aiming to sell wigs, human hair extension and black and asian beauty products for men and women. if anyone knows of any wholesalers as well as manufacturer that i can buy these products from. please email me at fabian123@hotmail.co.uk thank you all

36. Terri on 7/15/2009 5:02:07 PM

I am looking to start my own line of hair & body products, but I have no idea about creating the product itself. What should I do or need to know to make this happen.

37. eric pennington on 7/21/2009 1:33:54 PM

i've been thinking for year to start my own line of products need help to find out how to start and how to dictate what is put into them

38. lacey on 7/27/2009 6:35:24 PM

hi, i would like to start a line of hair products. i don't know how to turn them into actual products themselves. umm ya do you know how?

39. kin on 7/27/2009 11:28:44 PM

hey what the step in starting a line of hair products?

40. Vick on 8/18/2009 6:45:54 AM

Hi, I would like to start a hair product shop selling weaves, wigs, hair products, and so on. Please I would appreciate if you can give me tips and ideas on how to be successful in the business. As well as where to find manufacturers and suppliers.

41. Ginger on 8/20/2009 1:55:02 PM

Hi I am at the start of researching on how to start a business selling lines of weave, wigs and hair care products, and supplies. How do I even begin with building this future empire of mine? I work as a secretary in the medical field and would love to get out of this and run my own baby. If anyone has any kind of information for me please inform me I would greatly appreciate it!!!

42. Edward on 8/28/2009 2:37:52 PM

I've recently started up my own hair care line and is looking for a hair supply store to put my line in. If anyone owns one or know of one that can be a great help. My email is wavesunlimited@ymail.com

43. Mz. P on 8/28/2009 6:08:34 PM

I have been formulating natural hair care products for years, and feel ready to get out there. I have no idea where to begin. I know I need help in packaging and labeling, but who or where are these sources? Help! Mz. P

44. vonda on 9/3/2009 4:52:04 PM

HELLO, I'M GOING TO START MY OWN HAIR LINE PRODUCT. BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START FROM. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GO ABOUT DOING THIS. IF ANYBODY CAN HELP ME OUT PLEASE CONTACT ME AT VONDABLESSINGS@YAHOO.COM THANKS SO MUCH!

45. Alicia on 9/18/2009 2:02:45 AM

Hello, I am in the beginning stages of creating my hair weave line and I am wondering where would I need to go to in terms of packaging. Logo, picture, etc. Where would I need to go to get that kind of help?

46. Ayesha, Florida on 10/7/2009 10:01:06 AM

I am interested in starting a hand/homemade natural hair/skin care products that are for men, women and children. Focusing on hair growth, health, preventing loss and repairing damaged, dry hair. Currently, I am conducting research for product recipes. I already have the name but what I wanna know is, will i need a license to operate being that this products are from the kitchen and not chemically produced?

47. Linda Grimm on 10/9/2009 2:12:44 PM

Would like information on how to start my business selling hair product-need to know where I can buy name products?

48. Nekky on 10/9/2009 2:15:30 PM

Pls I would like to open an online hair business for both African Americans and Europeans. I am interested in selling wigs, weaves, braid extensions etc. Can someone tell me what I need to do to be successful on it?

49. Gavin taylor on 10/12/2009 5:23:51 PM

Hi I have begun on the journey of creating my own natural hair shampoo and conditioner. I have found a company that provide the raw ingredients but need to know the legalities behind either blending my own shampoo or rebranding shampoo as my own. Any info would be great .

50. Randi on 10/16/2009 7:37:55 PM

I have the funding for a hair care line and a label...I need someone that lives in portland, or to help with ingredients. rshawell@gmail.com

51. Riya on 10/23/2009 3:37:27 PM

Hey Guys! I am hoping to start my own skincare and haircare brand. I have looked for several contract manufacturers but all i seem to find are companies who sell in massive bulks! I was looking for a smaller company that would be happy to supply in smaller quantities. Any info is much appreciated. Please mail me at R.kousor@hotmail.com. Thanks

52. Samantha on 10/27/2009 11:46:06 AM

I guess I am not that different from everyone on this list who wants to launch and market their own hair care line. However, I do know my idea is DIFFERENT since I haven't seen it in the market. I was wondering if there is a chemist out there that can help me with my journey. I can be contacted through my email at sld411@msn.com

53. Joy F. on 11/8/2009 8:43:05 PM

I am looking into opening my own beauty supply store. Please give me information on how to get started and the where to get the products from (for example human hair for weaves)

54. Adrienne Whitner on 11/9/2009 3:58:04 PM

I am in the process of making a great leave in conditioner. I used it on my hair and went without putting a texturizer in my hair for five months. My daughter also screams when I comb her hair and now I am able to comb through her with ease. I want to be able to put this product together but I don't know where to start.

55. kim on 11/9/2009 11:02:22 PM

I am interested in starting an online business selling natural hair care products, anyone out there with a product looking for help selling?

56. Philip on 11/10/2009 7:52:34 AM

Hello all, my company produce's a variety of soap, shower and bath products from Shampoo's, Conditioners, Shower gels and Bath foams, we do everything from Formulas ( if you have a registered formula of your own you can use that or you can use one of our existing ones) ingredients all the way up to the end product bottling and labeling. Our minimum orders are usually no less than 2000. Email address is: philip-alyan@hotmail.co.uk. I wish you all the best of luck in having your own hair care brands and businesses!

57. Sommer on 11/13/2009 3:42:54 PM

Hello, I have created a natural hair care line for Natural men, women and children and would love information on how to grow my small business. It is targeting African American women who wear their hair natural. Any ideas on how to sell but still remain true to my passion.

58. Kevin Harris on 11/19/2009 1:36:17 PM

We are due to kick off our concept store no 1, and it is heartening that we have taken a lot of the provisions you suggest in our initial planing. In fact the exact plan is a small store and a kiosk in a mall as a start. We hope to grow to 8-10 stores in the next 3 years. Kevin Harris www.hollywoodhairzone.com , East London South Africa

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