Hair extensions are long, soft and easily deformed. A box for them is not a presentation object first – it is a shape-holding device, and the dimensions are dictated by the longest bundle rather than by any aesthetic idea.
That is why hair packaging looks different from other rigid boxes: a narrow, tall format, a lid that closes without compressing the contents, and usually a ribbon or magnetic closure that can be reopened without tearing.
Specifications
| Structure | Rigid box, tall format, ribbon or magnetic closure |
|---|---|
| Board | Greyboard 1.5-2 mm, wrapped |
| Wrap | Art paper 128-157 gsm, or soft-touch laminated |
| Printing | CMYK offset plus Pantone; foil logo common |
| Insert | Die-cut card platform, satin ribbon, or tissue wrap |
| Size | Typically 10 x 8 x 40 cm for 30-inch bundles |
| MOQ | 500 pcs per design |
| Sample | 3-5 working days |
| Bulk production | 15-20 working days |
Designing for length rather than width
- Tall narrow boxes need 2 mm board, not 1.5 mm. A 40 cm side wall bows visibly at the thinner grade once the lid is fitted.
- The lid should not compress the contents. Hair is bulky at the top; a lid that closes tight leaves a permanent crease in the bundle.
- Ribbon closure is the practical option for a box that will be opened in a salon, because it does not require the customer to pry a lid off.
- Die-cut card platforms hold the bundle flat without adhesive, which matters if the product is returnable or resellable.
- Soft-touch laminate reads premium on black, but it scuffs. On a salon-facing product that is handled repeatedly, matte lamination lasts longer.
Where these boxes are used
- Hair extension and bundle packaging
- Wig and closure presentation boxes
- Salon retail products
- Private-label hair brands
- Subscription and bundle kits
Ordering and lead times
Minimum order is 500 pieces per design. A printed digital sample takes 3-5 working days and is charged at sample cost, credited against the bulk order. Bulk production runs 15-20 working days after artwork approval and deposit, and sea freight to Europe or North America adds 25-40 days. If your launch date is fixed, plan backwards from the freight date rather than from production.
Send a reference image, your product dimensions and the destination market, and we will come back with a specification and a quotation rather than a price list.
Frequently asked questions
Can the box fit a 30-inch bundle?
Yes, at roughly 40 cm internal height with 1 cm clearance. Send the exact bundle length and we will size the box to it rather than to a stock format.
Will the hair move inside the box?
Not if the insert is die-cut to the bundle diameter. A flat card platform with two retaining slots is enough; loose tissue is not.
Is the box reusable by the customer?
Structurally yes. If reuse is part of the brand message, specify matte lamination and a magnetic rather than adhesive closure.
Hair packaging boxes in production
