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| Specification | Hair Color Packaging Requirements |
|---|---|
| Product type | Custom secondary packaging developed around the complete retail-ready hair color kit, including its filled components, accessories, instructions, shade variations and intended sales channel. |
| Suitable products | At-home hair dye kits, professional salon color systems, colorant-and-developer combinations, root-touch-up kits, multi-step color treatments, tube cartons and coordinated shade ranges. |
| Page scope | This page covers hair colorant tubes, developer products, multi-component dye kits, salon color systems and shade-based packaging ranges. Hair oils, extensions and wigs should be reviewed through their dedicated packaging pages. |
| Required kit information | Provide the complete component list, dimensions and filled weight of every item, total kit weight, component order, preferred orientation, instruction format, shade count, artwork variations and quantity breakdown. |
| Measurement rule | Measure every completely assembled, filled, closed, labeled and retail-ready tube, bottle, sachet, glove pouch, applicator, leaflet, shade card and accessory included in the box. |
| Units of measurement | Provide all dimensions consistently in inches or millimetres. Do not mix measurement units within one kit specification. |
| Complete kit-component list | List every formula container, treatment component, glove, applicator, instruction leaflet, shade card, coupon and accessory included in the final retail package. |
| Colorant tube dimensions | Provide the complete capped length, maximum tube width, maximum filled thickness, crimp width, cap dimensions, shoulder profile and nozzle or seal projection. |
| Filled tube condition | Measure the colorant tube after filling and closing. An empty or flattened tube may not represent its final packed thickness or profile. |
| Colorant tube weight | Provide the completed weight of the formula, tube, cap, seal, crimp and printed or applied label. |
| Developer bottle dimensions | Provide the complete capped height, maximum width and depth or diameter, shoulder profile, neck and collar dimensions, cap or nozzle profile and base footprint. |
| Developer bottle weight | Provide the completed weight of the formula, bottle, closure, nozzle, seal, label and attached components. |
| Developer bottle orientation | Confirm whether the bottle should remain upright, lie horizontally or sit inside a fitted divider, rail, platform or cavity. |
| Sachet dimensions | Provide the flat length and width, filled thickness, seal profile, sachet count and combined stacked thickness. |
| Treatment components | Measure conditioners, pre-treatments, post-color treatments, serums and other included formula packs separately. |
| Glove dimensions | Provide the folded glove dimensions, glove-pouch dimensions where applicable, folded thickness, number of pairs and preferred package position. |
| Applicator dimensions | Measure every applicator bottle, brush, comb, mixing tool, nozzle, protective cap, bowl, clip or other included accessory at its maximum profile. |
| Instruction leaflet | Provide the final folded length, width and thickness, panel count, language version and preferred location within the kit. |
| Shade card | Provide the completed shade-card dimensions, thickness, orientation and required position inside or outside the carton. |
| Printed inserts and cards | Measure coupons, promotional cards, warning cards, mixing guides and other printed components separately. |
| Filled component weights | Provide the completed weight of every tube, bottle, sachet, accessory pouch and other filled component. |
| Total completed kit weight | Provide the combined weight of all products, accessories, printed materials, internal supports and the intended retail package where available. |
| Component order | Confirm the intended left-to-right, top-to-bottom or layered sequence for tubes, bottles, sachets, gloves, applicators and instructions. |
| Opening direction | Confirm whether the package opens from the top, side, drawer, sleeve or two-piece lid. |
| Removal sequence | State which component should be removed first and whether instructions, gloves or applicators require immediate access. |
| Preferred component orientation | Confirm whether tubes, bottles, sachets and accessories should remain upright, horizontal, stacked, side-by-side or positioned in separate compartments. |
| At-home dye kit | Confirm the colorant, developer, treatment, gloves, applicator, instructions, component order, filled weights and total kit weight. |
| Professional salon system | Confirm whether the package contains individual color tubes, developer components, professional instructions, accessories or a coordinated system of several products. |
| Root-touch-up kit | Measure the colorant, activator, brush or applicator, gloves, instructions and any narrow or projecting accessory handles. |
| Multi-step treatment kit | Confirm every formula step, sachet, bottle, tube, treatment, accessory and intended opening sequence. |
| Tube-only carton | Provide the complete filled tube dimensions, crimp profile, cap dimensions, filled weight and preferred orientation. |
| Internal dimensions | Internal dimensions are developed around the approved component dimensions, filled weights, clearances, divider space, board thickness, opening method and removal sequence. |
| External dimensions | External dimensions depend on the required internal layout, board thickness, structure, insert, window, sleeve and presentation components. |
| Component clearance | The package should allow filled tubes, bottles, sachets and accessories to be packed and removed without excessive force while avoiding unnecessary headspace or concentrated pressure. |
| Possible structures | Possible directions include straight-tuck cartons, reverse-tuck cartons, auto-lock boxes, snap-lock cartons, one-piece kit boxes, compartment cartons, tray-and-sleeve boxes, drawer boxes and selected presentation structures. |
| Standard folding carton | A straight-tuck or reverse-tuck carton may be considered for individual tubes, compact combinations or lightweight kits with an approved internal fit. |
| Locking-bottom carton | An auto-lock or snap-lock bottom may be considered where the completed kit weight and packing method require a different base construction. |
| Compartment carton | A compartment structure may be useful when bottles, tubes, sachets and accessories require defined positions or separation. |
| Tray-and-sleeve box | A tray-and-sleeve structure may be considered for organized product layouts, shade collections or presentation-focused kits. |
| Drawer kit box | A drawer box may support a defined opening sequence and arranged component presentation for selected projects. |
| Rigid packaging | A rigid or magnetic structure may be considered for selected launch, salon, gift or presentation projects. It is not automatically required for premium or professional hair color kits. |
| Ecommerce kit structure | The retail carton should be coordinated with a separate mailer or corrugated shipping package according to the completed kit specification. |
| Material direction | Paperboard, cardstock, kraft-style board, corrugated components and selected rigid greyboard may be considered according to the kit dimensions, completed weight, structure, artwork and sales channel. |
| Board thickness | The final board thickness is confirmed according to the external dimensions, completed kit weight, bottom construction, internal layout and distribution route. |
| Bottom construction | A tuck bottom, snap-lock bottom, auto-lock bottom, reinforced base or separate tray may be considered according to the completed kit weight and selected structure. |
| Insert requirement | An insert may not be required when the components fit appropriately inside a compact approved carton. Inserts and dividers may be useful for mixed shapes, heavier bottles, windows or defined presentation layouts. |
| When a divider may help | A divider may be useful when the developer bottle and color tube require separate positions, components have different heights or sachets could move beneath heavier items. |
| Instruction pocket | A folded panel, sleeve or separate pocket may be considered when instructions, shade cards or warning materials need a defined position. |
| Insert options | Possible directions include paperboard dividers, folded retention panels, base platforms, end stops, bottle or tube rails, die-cut cradles, leaflet pockets, molded pulp and corrugated stabilizers. |
| Foam inserts | Foam may be considered for selected projects but should not be treated as the default internal material. |
| Insert contact areas | Internal supports should use approved contact areas while avoiding unnecessary pressure on tube crimps, bottle nozzles, caps, pumps, sachet seals, labels and printed surfaces. |
| Component separation | Dividers, rails or separate cavities may be used to reduce avoidable contact between filled components within the approved layout. |
| Window packaging | A window may reveal an approved tube, bottle, shade area or accessory while retaining sufficient structure and printable panel space. |
| Window planning | Confirm the visible component, component orientation, window dimensions, remaining border, film requirement, internal alignment and artwork safe zones. |
| Shade count | Provide the total number of shades, formulas, systems or kit versions included in the project. |
| Shade identification | Provide the shade name, shade number, color family, product-line name and corresponding SKU for every variation. |
| Printed shade representation | CMYK or approved PMS directions can support a coordinated shade-family system and buyer-approved artwork hierarchy. Printed packaging should not be described as guaranteeing the final hair-color result. |
| Artwork schedule | Provide the shade name, shade number, formula type, component format, SKU, barcode, artwork filename, instruction version, warning version, language and quantity for every variation. |
| Shared dieline | A shared dieline may support several shades when the component list, dimensions, filled-weight range, orientation, structure, insert, window and instruction format remain the same. |
| Separate dielines | Different tube sizes, developer bottles, accessory counts, sachet formats, instructions or component layouts may require separate package dimensions or dielines. |
| Quantity breakdown | Provide the total quantity and quantity required for every shade, formula, artwork, SKU, language, market and instruction version. |
| Primary-container limitation | The tube, developer bottle, sachet and other receptacles remain the primary formula containers. The secondary package cannot guarantee their performance. |
| Leakage and exposure limitation | Standard secondary paperboard packaging should not automatically be described as leak-proof, chemical-proof, stain-proof, developer-resistant, oxidizer-resistant or direct-contact suitable. |
| Formula-container performance | The carton cannot guarantee the performance of the tube, bottle, cap, nozzle, pump, seal, crimp, sachet, applicator, formula, filling process or closing process. |
| Formula information | Provide available formula classification, safety information and transportation details when these may affect packaging, labeling, carrier selection or destination requirements. |
| Transportation responsibility | The buyer or shipper remains responsible for confirming formula classification, safety data, quantity limits, destination, markings, primary-container requirements, inner and outer packaging and carrier requirements. |
| Information panels | Panel space may be planned for product and shade names, shade number, net contents, ingredients, directions, mixing instructions, precautions, warnings, barcode, SKU, batch area and business information. |
| Instruction planning | Space may be coordinated for buyer-approved mixing instructions, patch-test directions, processing times, precaution statements and language-specific leaflets. |
| Labeling responsibility | BoxBaba can plan printable carton and leaflet space around buyer-approved content. The buyer remains responsible for final legal, regulatory, cosmetic-claim, ingredient, warning, shade, instruction, labeling and transportation review. |
| Retail shelf use | Confirm facing direction, shade visibility, barcode location, retailer requirements and the preferred orientation of the complete kit. |
| Professional salon use | Confirm the number of units, shade-identification system, opening method, storage requirements and whether individual tubes or complete kits are being packaged. |
| Ecommerce use | Coordinate the retail carton with a separate shipping package and confirm completed weight, internal movement, void space, destination and formula information. |
| Wholesale case packing | Confirm retail units per master case, shade order, orientation, divider requirements, completed case weight and master-carton dimensions. |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS or approved Pantone directions and inside or outside printing may be considered where compatible with the selected material, artwork, quantity and production process. |
| Finishing options | Possible finishes include matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, Spot UV, embossing and debossing. Compatibility is confirmed according to the material, artwork, structure and finishing position. |
| Artwork and dieline | Artwork should follow the approved dieline and account for cuts, folds, glue areas, bleed, safe zones, windows, inserts and finishing locations. |
| Minimum order quantity | The verified minimum order quantity for custom cosmetic boxes is 100 boxes. Provide the total quantity and quantity required for every shade, artwork, SKU and language version. |
| Proofing and samples | Available proofing or sample routes are confirmed during quotation and may include an artwork proof, digital mockup, blank structural sample or printed physical sample depending on the project. |
| Production schedule | Production timing is confirmed after the dimensions, structure, material, insert, artwork, quantities, finishes and proofing requirements have been approved. |
| Shipping | Shipping methods, charges and estimated transit times are confirmed according to the completed order, packing format, delivery destination, formula classification and selected service. |
| Supply format | Folding hair color cartons may be supplied flat-packed. Drawer, tray-and-sleeve, two-piece, rigid and insert-supported structures may require partial or complete assembly. |
We use cardboard material with the least environmental impact and minimizes waste generation.
Kraft paper is a strong, durable and reliable material that is widely used across many different industries.
Rigid is highly protective, affordable and recyclable material. These boxes provide maximum protection.
Corrugated material is easy to customize, cost effective and sustainable. It is also great for branding purposes.
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Our Spot UV coating adds a sleek shine and highlights key design elements beautifully.
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Add raised textures and elegant detailing to make your packaging stand out.
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Achieve a smooth matte finish that minimizes fingerprints and delivers a modern look.
Protect your packaging with a silky-soft laminated finish for a premium feel.
| Kit format | Components to confirm | Possible packaging direction |
|---|---|---|
| Individual color tube | Filled tube dimensions, crimp profile, cap dimensions, nozzle projection, filled weight and orientation | Straight-tuck carton, reverse-tuck carton, five-panel box or fitted sleeve |
| Tube-and-developer kit | Colorant tube, developer bottle, treatment sachet, gloves, instructions and total kit weight | Auto-lock carton, snap-lock box, compartment carton or one-piece kit box |
| At-home dye kit | Colorant, developer, gloves, applicator, treatment, instructions and shade identification | Folding kit carton, divided box, tray-and-sleeve package or compact drawer box |
| Root-touch-up kit | Colorant, activator, brush or applicator, gloves, instructions and narrow accessory dimensions | Compartment carton, locking-bottom box, tray-and-sleeve package or drawer structure |
| Multi-step color system | Colorant, developer, pretreatment, conditioner, gloves, applicator and ordered instructions | Compartment carton, drawer kit box, tray-and-sleeve structure or selected presentation box |
| Professional salon system | Individual color tubes, developer products, professional instructions, accessories and shade identification | Folding cartons, organized kit boxes, drawer systems or coordinated wholesale packaging |
| Launch or promotional kit | Products, shade cards, campaign materials, accessories, presentation sequence and total packed weight | Drawer box, two-piece package, selected rigid format or corrugated promotional kit |
| Sales channel | Packaging priorities | Details to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Retail shelf | Shade visibility, product identification, facing direction, barcode placement and complete-kit presentation | Shelf dimensions, retailer requirements, window need and shade-family hierarchy |
| Professional salon | Shade identification, organized storage, rapid selection and repeatable carton dimensions | Individual tubes or full kits, shade count, storage orientation and reorder quantities |
| Ecommerce | Retail carton coordinated with a separate mailer or corrugated shipping carton | Completed kit weight, component movement, void space, formula information and destination |
| Private-label range | Repeatable structures, shade differentiation and quantity by artwork | Component formats, instruction versions, barcodes, artwork files and reorder quantities |
| Wholesale distribution | Organized retail cartons and planned master-case packing | Units per case, shade order, orientation, dividers and completed case weight |
| Launch or promotional kit | Product presentation, shade cards, accessories and opening sequence | Component count, insert layout, packed weight and separate shipping package |
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