Sep 2, 2026
Planning a 20,000-Tube Professional Hair Color Order with 900 Tubes per Shade
A practical shade-allocation guide for salon brands and distributors using a 20,000-tube customized color project with a minimum of only 900 tubes per approved shade.
HOW TO PLAN A 20,000-TUBE PROFESSIONAL COLOR PROJECT
Professional color brands need enough shades to look credible, but high MOQ per shade creates slow inventory. Junchun separates total project volume from the minimum allocation for each color.
THE MOQ STRUCTURE
• Customized program: 20,000 tubes total
• Minimum per approved shade: 900 tubes
• Tube size, material, printing and carton confirmed by project
WHY 900 TUBES PER SHADE IS IMPORTANT
Salon demand is uneven. Natural bases and gray-coverage colors generally need larger allocation, while fashion shades may need less. A 900-tube minimum makes a wider shade chart possible without ordering several thousand units of every color.
A PRACTICAL ALLOCATION METHOD
First identify core natural and locally popular shades. Give these the largest quantities. Use the 900-tube minimum for secondary ash, copper, violet or fashion shades. Reserve volume for high-lift or specialty shades only when local salon demand supports them.
DO NOT PLAN SHADES IN ISOLATION
The order should also include shade numbering, developer strengths, mixing ratio, processing instructions, allergy warnings, strand-test guidance, artwork and post-color care.
FACTORY DEVELOPMENT
Reference swatches can be evaluated, but final approval requires laboratory matching and controlled strand testing. Marketing color names should not replace technical shade codes.
FAQ
Is the MOQ 900 tubes total? No, it is 20,000 total.
Can quantities vary by shade? Yes, with at least 900 per approved color.
Can one tube design cover all shades? A coordinated design can use shade-specific codes and color markers.
Can developer be produced too? Yes, as separate SKUs.
How long does a multi-shade project take? Normally longer than a single product; final timing follows shade and packaging approval.
Send the target market, proposed shades and expected sales mix for an allocation proposal.
