Wholesale K-tip Hair Extensions: A Salon Buying Guide

Introduction

Buying keratin tip hair extensions wholesale starts with agreeing on the actual product and its units. Confirm the bond construction, hair weight per strand, strands per pack and total hair weight together. Then choose shades and lengths around salon demand, review representative samples and obtain a written quotation for the exact assortment.

DR's K-tip collection, also called Flat Tip Hair in our range, uses individual keratin-bonded strands for professional heat-fusion installation. A standard pack contains 100 strands at 1g each, totaling 100g. Stock covers more than 40 colors in 18, 20 and 22 inches; confirm availability for each chosen combination. Stock and custom hair orders start at 100g per color and length.

This guide helps salon buyers turn those specifications into an order they can evaluate and replenish. Product examples refer to DR Hair Extension's current collection. Your quotation should confirm the chosen hair, pack configuration, sample arrangements and dispatch schedule before you commit to a larger purchase.

Define the bond and application method first

K-tip, Flat Tip and keratin tip are useful search terms, but the product name should lead to a construction specification. Request a close-up of the bond, the intended professional application method and a physical sample. Keep that information with the quotation so the approved product can be identified later.

In the DR K-tip / Flat Tip Hair collection, the two names describe the same keratin-bonded product and share its specifications and ordering policies. Other suppliers may use names differently. A photograph or familiar label alone does not establish that two products have an equivalent bond shape, hair weight or fitting method.

Our K-tip product is installed strand by strand with professional heat fusion. For a salon comparing individual-strand systems, DR Nano Ring Hair uses a separate ring-based attachment and has its own product configuration and ordering terms. Confirm which system your stylist intends to use before comparing quotations or preparing a branded collection.

Ask for the application, care, removal and any reapplication guidance for the chosen sample. A professional should decide whether the construction suits the intended salon service and client. The wholesale pack quantity describes the purchase; it does not determine a universal fitting plan or replace product-specific training.

Keep strand weight, strand count and pack weight together

The most useful quantity check is simple: strand count multiplied by hair weight per strand gives the total hair weight. In DR's standard configuration, 100 strands multiplied by 1g equals a 100g pack. Each figure answers a different purchasing question.

Custom strand weights, strand counts and pack weights can be discussed. When one changes, ask the supplier to restate the other quantities. A lower strand weight with an unchanged pack weight requires a different strand count; an unchanged strand count with a lower strand weight produces a different total weight.

For a custom quotation, request all three fields in the same line item. Include the bond construction, length, shade, texture and hair option as well. This prevents a comparison between a price per strand and a price per pack that represents a different amount of hair.

A stylist's intended installation quantity is a separate decision. Standard 100g packs can help you plan inventory, but the correct number and placement of strands depend on the professional service being planned. Avoid using an opening-order calculation as a promise about how many clients one pack will serve.

Build an assortment by shade and length

Treat every color-and-length combination as its own purchasing entry. Two colors across three lengths produce six combinations. At one standard 100g pack for each combination, the illustrative order contains 600g across six packs and 600 individual strands. It is an inventory example, rather than a recommended starter quantity.

Start with confirmed consultations, repeat client requests and the lengths your salon uses regularly. List the quantity committed to appointments separately from hair available for future work. Record the next expected replenishment date so an allocated pack is not counted twice when confirming another booking.

DR's stock range includes more than 40 colors in 18, 20 and 22 inches. Ask for the current stock list and confirm each selected shade, length and quantity. A shade shown in a photograph or chart should not be assumed to be available in every length or in any requested volume.

Match solid and rooted shades with a physical reference

Use the hair extension color chart and matching guide to shortlist reference codes. Check the physical hair or a color ring for important shades before expanding the order. Photography, lighting and screen settings can change how the same shade appears.

For a rooted or blended selection, describe the root color, transition and end tone. Keep the approved code, a physical reference where practical and consistent photographs together. A description such as “cool blonde” helps begin a conversation, while a retained reference supports a more precise repeat order.

Specify texture and hair option separately

DR offers Virgin Hair and Remy Hair options, with straight, body wave, curly and natural wave textures. Custom curl patterns can be discussed from reference photographs. Request the hair option, processing description and texture that apply to your selected sample rather than relying on a general product label.

More than 100 custom color options can be discussed for K-tip, together with custom lengths and strand or pack configurations. These are customization possibilities, not a separate ready-stock list. Confirm the approved reference and production arrangement for the specific request.

Approve the strand and the hair through a sample assessment

A useful sample order represents the product your salon expects to reorder. Include the important bond configuration, hair option, shade and texture. If several variations are being compared, label each clearly so the assessment can be connected to the correct quotation.

DR offers small sample orders before a larger wholesale order. Sample hair uses the same pricing as wholesale hair; request a quote for the selection and delivery. Confirm the sample arrangement before assuming that every custom configuration can be supplied in a particular smaller quantity.

The following checks are a suggested buyer assessment process. They do not describe a controlled wear trial already completed by DR for every specification. Agree which handling or application steps are appropriate under the selected product's guidance and after-sales terms before beginning the assessment.

Check the unopened and unaltered sample

Record the sample reference, product name, hair option, shade, length, texture, strand count and quoted weight. Compare the labels and contents with the written quotation. If your measurements appear different, ask how the agreed weight and length were measured before deciding whether the sample meets the specification.

Review the bond areas, distribution of hair along the strands, ends, smoothness and visible color consistency. Photographs can document the starting condition and support a discussion with the supplier. Retain the packaging and reference information rather than separating the sample from its identity immediately.

Assess the product within a professional salon workflow

Have a trained stylist evaluate the bond construction and the intended professional application. Obtain the appropriate preparation, installation, removal and care guidance. Confirm compatibility with the tools and products the stylist plans to use. This guide provides a purchasing workflow, not heat settings or installation instructions.

Keep notes on the conditions used for washing, drying, brushing and styling during the assessment. Record handling, tangling, shedding, color appearance and the condition of the bonded strands. Compare samples under a consistent routine and discuss unexpected changes with the supplier before approving a larger order.

Make an approval decision that can guide a reorder

For each sample, record approval, a requested adjustment or rejection for the intended use. Describe the reason and keep the approved reference where practical. If strand weight, texture, color or bond construction changes, decide with the supplier whether another sample should be reviewed.

DR's published US salon sampling journey includes a color ring and 300g across three formats, including flat-tip extensions. The stylist assessed the hair in salon use before developing repeat orders and branded presentation. It is one anonymized customer experience, not a promised sales outcome or comparative test result.

Compare quotations using matching units

Request like-for-like details: hair option, processing description, shade, length, texture, bond specification, hair weight per strand, strands per pack and total pack weight. Then compare the hair charge against that written configuration. A low per-strand quote is difficult to assess if the strand weight is missing.

For your own purchasing sheet, divide the quoted hair-only total by the total quoted hair weight, then multiply by 100 to calculate hair cost per 100g. Compare cost per strand only when the strand specifications match. Keep packaging, delivery and any destination charges as separate entries unless the quotation explicitly includes them.

Professional application labor, tools and consumables belong in the salon's service planning alongside the hair purchase. Ask what is included in the supply and what your salon must arrange separately. A confirmed hair quotation should not be treated as a complete service kit unless those contents have been specified.

Send a brief the supplier can answer clearly

A sample request might read: “Please quote K-tip / Flat Tip Hair in the attached shade references at 20 and 22 inches, straight texture, standard 100g packs with 100 strands at 1g each. Confirm the hair option, stock per shade and length, quantity, sample pricing, dispatch arrangement and delivery cost to our country.”

Add your proposed quantity for each combination and any custom requirements. Ask the supplier to identify unavailable entries or proposed changes before payment. Keep the final quotation with the approved sample record so a future order can refer to an identifiable specification.

Plan production, dispatch and delivery separately

Confirmed in-stock K-tip orders can dispatch the same day, subject to the availability and dispatch arrangements confirmed for the actual order. Check the chosen shade, length and quantity before relying on that arrangement. Same-day dispatch describes the start of transit rather than the delivery date.

Custom K-tip orders normally dispatch in 5–10 working days. The schedule depends on the specification and order quantity and should be confirmed before ordering. A custom color, curl pattern or strand configuration needs its own production confirmation even if a related stock product is available.

Estimated delivery is around 2–4 working days after dispatch, depending on destination, courier and customs clearance. Put production and transit in separate columns on your purchasing calendar. Confirm the relevant service and timing before allocating the shipment to a launch or a client appointment.

At receipt, check pack quantities and shade and length labels against the packing list and approved order. Keep shipments identifiable while comparing them with the retained reference. If an item appears different, retain the packaging, document the affected quantity and contact the supplier under the order's agreed reporting arrangements before altering the hair.

Develop a branded collection around the approved specification

Once the hair and bond configuration are approved, discuss the presentation through DR's private-label hair extension service. Options include logo boxes, bags, labels, instruction cards, hang tags, hangers and accessories. Provide completed design files or ask for support with logo placement and packaging layout.

Packaging quantities are confirmed independently of the hair order. Ask separately about sample charges, preparation time and production arrangements for the selected packaging plan. Review the digital artwork before printing, including the product name, shade, length, hair weight and strand count displayed on the pack.

Use the approved product guidance when preparing care or application wording. Keep the final artwork version and hair specification together so replenishment packs describe their contents consistently. If the saleable pack format changes, review both the printed quantity and the physical packing arrangement before approving production.

For supply checks, DR's pre-shipment inspection process includes production-stage checks and individual pack weighing. Final shipment inspection uses sampling to review weight, measured length, color, shedding and smoothness; a sampled nonconformity triggers full re-inspection of the affected shipment. Agree any additional acceptance criteria or requested records before production.

Frequently asked questions

Are K-tip and Flat Tip Hair the same product?

Within DR's collection, yes. Both names refer to the same keratin-bonded product with the same specifications, stock and order policies. Suppliers can use tip names differently, so compare the actual bond construction and intended professional application before ordering another range.

How many K-tip strands are in a standard 100g pack?

DR's standard pack contains 100 strands at 1g each, totaling 100g. Strand weight, strand count and total pack weight can be customized. Confirm all three together rather than assuming every custom 100g pack will contain 100 strands.

What is the minimum order for wholesale K-tip Hair?

Stock and custom K-tip hair orders start at 100g per color and length. Confirm the chosen sample arrangement and any custom pack configuration in the quotation. Printed packaging and other branding requirements have their own quantity terms.

Which K-tip colors and lengths are in stock?

The stock range includes more than 40 colors in 18, 20 and 22 inches. Ask for the current list and confirm availability for the selected color, length and quantity. Custom color options and other configurations require separate confirmation.

Can I buy paid samples before a bulk order?

Yes. Small sample orders are available before expanding the purchase. Sample hair uses the same pricing as wholesale hair. Send the specification and destination to confirm sample quantities, the hair charge and delivery arrangements for your selection.

Can K-tip Hair be reused or refitted?

Follow the selected product's professional removal and care guidance. A stylist should assess the hair's condition and renew the bonds before considering reapplication. The suitable approach and wear period depend on the product, installation and care rather than a fixed reuse or lifespan promise.

Conclusion

A clear K-tip purchase connects the bond construction with measurable strand and pack quantities. Record the weight per strand, strand count, total weight, shade and length; approve representative samples through your salon workflow; and keep the quotation, reference and packaging details together. These steps give your opening assortment and later reorders a shared specification.