Hair Oil Boxes

Custom Hair Oil Boxes for Dropper Bottles, Pumps, and Hair Care Sets

What custom hair oil boxes are used for

Hair oil is sold in small glass or plastic bottles that look alike on a shelf, so the box does the work of showing the brand, the oil, and the size. Custom hair oil boxes hold dropper bottles, pump bottles, serum vials, and scalp oil rollers, as well as sets that pair an oil with a shampoo, a conditioner, or a comb. Brands use hair oil packaging for retail shelves, salon counters, online orders, and gift sets. A good box carries the product name, the hair type, the directions, and the ingredient list, and it protects the glass bottle and its dropper or pump on the way to the customer.

Sizes and how to measure

Measure the bottle, not the label. Take the outer diameter at the widest point and the full height with the cap, dropper, or pump on. For a set, lay the products out as they will sit and measure the full layout. Allow 1/8 to 1/4 inch per side for clearance. Send us the numbers and we build the dieline around them.

Example sizes (examples only, length x width x height in inches; your bottle sets the final size):

• Hair oil vial, 10 ml: 1 x 1 x 3.5
• Dropper bottle, 30 ml: 1.75 x 1.75 x 4.5
• Pump bottle, 100 ml: 2 x 2 x 6.5
• Scalp oil roller, 50 ml: 1.5 x 1.5 x 5
• Hair oil and conditioner set: 6 x 3.5 x 8

Box styles and closures

A straight tuck end carton is the standard choice for hair oil boxes, because it ships flat and fits a tall bottle snugly. A reverse tuck end keeps the front panel clean for the product name. An auto lock bottom holds a heavier glass bottle upright without tape. A sleeve box slides over a tray and suits a pair, a drawer box creates a small reveal, and a magnetic closure rigid box suits a gift set. A window carton shows the color of the oil. These styles can be made as hair oil box packaging for retail or for mailing.

Materials and thickness

Folding cartons use paperboard of about 300 to 400 GSM, which prints crisp color and holds a glass bottle firmly. Kraft board gives a natural look that many hair care brands like. Rigid boxes use greyboard of about 1.5 to 2 mm under a printed wrap and suit a gift set. For mail, E-flute or B-flute corrugated mailers add crush protection. Exact thickness is confirmed for each order. Every box uses eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers, and recycled paperboard and kraft board are available.

Printing, coatings, and finishes

Print full color CMYK or match your brand with Pantone spot colors, on the outside only or the outside and inside. Oils are often sold as a range by hair type or scent, so many brands use one layout with a color band or an icon that changes by product, which keeps cost lower. Matte lamination looks calm, gloss adds shine, and soft-touch adds a velvety feel. Spot UV can pick out the logo, and foil in gold, silver, or rose gold adds an accent. Embossing and debossing add texture to a name. Custom printed hair oil boxes can also carry a barcode, directions, and a list of ingredients.

Inserts and windows

A paperboard or corrugated insert holds the bottle upright and keeps the dropper or pump from pressing on the lid. For a set, the insert has an opening for each item. A die-cut window with clear film shows the bottle and the color of the oil, which helps in retail. If your bottle is plain, a solid front with a foil logo may look better. A clean white or kraft insert makes an amber bottle stand out.

Labeling and shipping notes

Hair oil is a liquid, so check the rules of your carrier before you ship it. You supply the ingredient list, the directions, the warnings, and any required text, and we print it where you want it. We do not write or check this text for you.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline sized to your bottle. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the front, the side panels, and the back from your logo and brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom hair oil packaging boxes

1. Order the $39 sample kit to check board, finishes, and fit. It is credited toward your order total.
2. Send your bottle measurements and your quantity, starting at 50 units.
3. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
4. Review and approve the artwork.
5. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval.
6. Your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on dimensions, material, printing, finishing, inserts, and quantity. The 50 unit minimum suits a first launch and a wholesale order alike.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• $39 sample kit, credited toward the order total
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers