Custom Hair Extension Boxes

Sizing for Bundles, Wigs and Clip-ins

Measure the hair the way it will sit in the box. Bundles are usually folded or rolled into a loose coil, so measure the coil diameter and thickness rather than the hair length. A single bundle rolled neatly typically needs an internal space around 180 to 200 mm square. Three-bundle deals need a longer box or a deeper one, depending on whether the bundles sit side by side or stacked.

Wigs need more height so the cap and lace are not crushed, and they are often packed with a mesh net or on a flat card. Clip-in sets usually lie flat in a shallow, wide box with each weft laid out. If you sell several lengths, it is worth choosing two or three box sizes rather than trying to make one box fit everything. p1 Single closures and add-ons often go in our pillow boxes for hair pieces.

Lining, Board and Finishing Touches

Satin lining is the signature of hair extension packaging. We can line the base, the lid or both in satin or a soft fabric-look paper, in a colour that matches your brand. A satin pouch inside the box is another option and doubles as a storage bag for the customer.

For rigid boxes we use a thick greyboard core wrapped in printed or coloured paper, giving a solid, weighty feel. Folding boxes use a smooth white or black board that takes full colour print well. Popular finishes include soft-touch lamination, gloss for bright pink and pastel designs, and hot foil in gold or rose gold for the logo. Embossing on the lid gives a subtle, high-end detail.

Protecting the Hair in Transit and Storage

Human hair can tangle, kink or pick up moisture if it is packed carelessly, so the inside of the box matters. Keep the bundle in a loose coil rather than folding it tightly, and close the satin lining over the top before shutting the lid. If you ship in a mailer, choose an outer carton just slightly bigger than the hair box so it cannot rattle about.

For wigs, a card insert or a mesh net keeps the shape of the cap and stops the lace from catching on the box walls. Some brands add a small printed tag tied to the weft with the length, texture and batch, which helps when customers come back to reorder the same hair.

Remember that many customers store their extensions in the original box between wears. A box with a firm lid, a lining that does not shed and a size that fits in a drawer or on a shelf will be used for months. That repeated use is free advertising, and it encourages customers to buy the same brand again because they already have the box to keep it in. p2 The guide to measuring a product covers soft items that need a loose coil.

Branding Ideas for Hair Brands

Many hair businesses sell through social media, so the unboxing moment matters. Print your handle and a short care message inside the lid, or include a printed care card with washing and styling tips. Adding the hair type, length and texture to a label or a printed side panel helps customers and stockists find the right box quickly.

Salons that sell extensions alongside fitting services often use a simpler box with a strong logo, while online brands tend to invest in a richer finish because the box is the only physical contact the customer has with the business. p1 Premium editions are shown on our hair extension gift boxes page.

Coil a Bundle and Measure the Coil, Not the Length

Hair is sold by length, but a box is sized to the coil. Roll a bundle loosely the way you pack it, lay it on a ruler and measure the coil's width and its thickness; a single bundle usually settles around 180 to 200 mm across and 40 to 50 mm deep. Do the same for your three-bundle deal, stacked or side by side, and send both with the lengths you sell most.

Ask for a quote on two styles at the same size, a folding box and a magnetic rigid box, because seeing both prices together usually settles the choice. Tell us the lining colour and whether a care card goes on top. The custom quote arrives by email within one working day, from £0.25 for a folding box, with the minimum set per job.

The free proof covers the outside, the lining and any inside-lid print; change it until it is right. Production takes 4 to 7 working days after approval and the boxes reach UK mainland addresses by free tracked delivery. Brands that want the texture on show move to our hair extension boxes with a clear window for the retail range.