Nova Hair How to Order Hair Wholesale From a Factory
Ordering hair wholesale from a factory follows a predictable path: contact the factory, get samples, test them, place a small trial order, then scale to bulk once the quality holds up. The mistake that costs new buyers the most is skipping the sample and trial steps to save time, then losing a much larger sum on a bulk order of hair that fails the moment a client bleaches it.
Here is the sequence in brief: message the factory on WhatsApp, request the price list and a sample, run a bleach test on the sample, place a small trial order to confirm consistency, then reorder in bulk. Payment and shipping terms get confirmed along the way. Buying factory-direct rather than through a reseller means you can ask for a bleach test on camera and a live look at the production floor before you commit.
Why order from a factory instead of a reseller?
A factory gives you the lowest price and the ability to verify quality at the source, which a reseller cannot. Resellers buy from factories and mark the hair up, and because they are a step removed from production, they cannot film your order being made or run a bleach test on demand. India supplies roughly 94% of the world’s raw human hair (UN Comtrade data via WorldsTopExports, 2024), but that hair is processed and finished in factories elsewhere, so the factory you buy from shapes the result as much as the origin. If you are still choosing where to buy, start with how to find a hair vendor.
Step 1: Contact the factory and request a sample
Message the factory directly and ask for its price list and a sample before anything else. A real factory will send photos or videos of current stock and quote pricing per texture and length. Order samples from more than one supplier so you can compare, because human-hair quality varies by batch and origin, and a single sample tells you less than three do side by side. Treat any supplier that refuses to sell a sample as a red flag.
Step 2: Test the sample yourself
Run a bleach test and a tangle check on every sample before you trust a word of the sales pitch. Genuine raw or remy hair lifts to an even blonde with no dark filler strands and stays soft; processed hair sold as raw turns gummy and tangles after a few washes. Slide your fingers from tip to root to feel for cuticle resistance. Our guide to spotting fake raw hair walks through every test worth running. This step is the whole point of sampling, so do not skip it.
Step 3: Understand MOQ and pricing
MOQ, the minimum order quantity, is the smallest amount a factory will produce or ship per order, and it sets how much cash you need to start. Lower MOQs let you begin small at a higher per-unit cost; higher MOQs lower the unit cost but tie up more money. There is no universal MOQ number, so ignore any blog that quotes one as standard. Ask the factory for the MOQ on your specific product and length, which is a conversation, not a fixed figure.
Pricing works the same way. A factory quotes per texture and length because a single donor yields less usable hair at 30 inches than at 12, so longer lengths cost more per bundle. Get the quote in writing before you order.
Step 4: Place a small trial order
Place a trial order before a bulk order, even after a good sample, because a sample and a production run are not the same thing. A trial order confirms the factory can deliver the sampled quality at volume and on the timeline it promised. It also tests the parts a sample cannot: packing, shipping speed, and communication when something needs sorting out. A factory worth keeping will film your trial order being packed so you see exactly what leaves the building.
Step 5: Confirm payment and shipping
Confirm accepted payment methods and shipping terms before you send money, and keep the first payment small. Wholesale hair ships worldwide by DHL or FedEx express with tracking, and transit times vary by country. Established factories accept several payment methods; be cautious of any supplier that will only take an untraceable payment for a first order. Once you have completed a trial order and trust the factory, scaling to bulk and recurring orders is straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order hair wholesale from a factory?
Contact the factory directly, request its price list and a sample, test the sample with a bleach test, place a small trial order to confirm consistency, then reorder in bulk. Confirm payment and shipping terms before sending money. Buying factory-direct lets you verify quality on camera before you commit.
What is the MOQ for wholesale hair?
MOQ, the minimum order quantity, varies by factory, product, and length, so there is no single standard figure. Lower MOQs let you start small at a higher per-unit cost, while higher MOQs lower the unit cost but require more cash upfront. Ask the factory for the MOQ on your specific order.
Do I need a sample before ordering wholesale hair?
Yes, always order and test a sample before a bulk order, ideally from several suppliers to compare. Human-hair quality varies by batch and origin, and a bleach test on a sample exposes processed hair sold as raw. Skipping this step is how buyers lose money on bad bulk orders.
How is wholesale hair shipped?
Wholesale hair ships worldwide by express courier such as DHL or FedEx with tracking on every order, and transit times vary by destination country. Confirm the shipping method, cost, and estimated transit time with the factory before you order.
Ready to order?
Nova Hair Factory produces raw hair bundles, bulk hair, and the full wholesale range in Bắc Ninh, Vietnam. We send samples, run a bleach test on camera before you pay, and film every order as it is packed. Message us on WhatsApp at +84 36 216 7992 for the price list and a sample to test.