SAMPLES – USA

Congratulations on taking the first step toward creating your custom-branded hair care line! Please review the below information carefully. Each point will help you determine if DREAMLINE BEAUTY is the best private-label partner for you.

1. OUR OFFERING:
• 85+ Professional-grade formulations – all are 100% paraben-free
• Stunning package design using your existing logo, or we can create one for you – at no cost to you
• Mechanical artwork, film, screens and screen-printing – at no cost to you
• High-resolution Product Images – at no cost to you
• Product Reference Guide – at no cost to you
• Custom-branded Counter Cards and Stations Cards OR Web Banner – at no cost to you

In addition:
• You may sell your products anywhere you like. We have no restrictions on the marketing of your brand.
• You may change the names of our products to anything you like. In fact, we encourage it.
• Our name does not appear anywhere on your final packages.

While all samples are free, actual opening orders must meet the below criteria:

2. OPENING ORDER MINIMUMS
An opening order must contain a MINIMUM of 288 retail-sized products (units/SKUs).
Excludes travel sizes.

Most salons clients start with 6 products @ 48 units each = 288, Or:
• 4 products @ 72 pieces each = 288 pieces
• 3 products @ 96 pieces each = 288 pieces
• 2 products @ 144 pieces each = 288 pieces
• 1 product @ 288 pieces = 288 pieces

MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) per product/SKU:
• Retail-sized products:
• 2oz to 16oz sizes: 48 units (Excludes 2oz shampoos & conditioners)
• 32oz size: 24 units
• Back Bar size (32oz): 24 units
• Back Bar size (Gallon): 2 units (custom-branded labels, no screen-printing)
• Travel size (2oz shampoos & conditioners only): 144 units

3. OPENING ORDER COST & PRICE LIST:
The average cost of an opening order containing 288 units is generally between $2,200 and $3,000.
To download our Price List CLICK HERE.

4. ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Our prices are all inclusive, with the following exceptions:
• Shipping: Shipping costs are based upon size and weight. A large order is generally shipped on a pallet via a trucking company. A small order will generally ship via FedEx Ground. Shipping charges are billed upon the shipment of your order. Estimates will be provided upon request.
• Brokered Barcodes: Brokered barcodes are available for $15 per product. This is a one-time charge and not a per unit/piece cost. If you order 6 different products/SKU’s, the price for barcodes will be $15 x 6 products/SKU’s = $90. These barcodes are suitable for your POS (Point of Sale) systems, and small to mid-sized retailers.
• GS1 Barcodes: Amazon and other big box retailers (Walmart, Target, Costco, etc.) require GS1 barcodes which contain an embedded company code. These are available exclusively through GS1us.org.
• Shrink-Wrap Seals: We offer shrink seals for $.25 to $.30 per unit/piece. There is a 500 unit/pieces minimum per product (SKU) for shrink seals. FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) requires all liquids contain a secondary manufacturer’s seal.
• Product Packaging or Art Changes:  Clients electing to make changes to their packaging or artwork, after their initial order has been completed, will be charged a flat fee of $50 (per product or SKU) for the art changes, plus $50 for the cost of a new printing screen.

CLICK HERE for more information regarding FBA requirements.

5. REORDERS & PRODUCT ADDITIONS:
You may REORDER or ADD one or more products at any time following your opening order. Reorder turnaround time is approximately 3 weeks (not including shipping time).

6. REORDER & PRODUCT ADDITION MINIMUMS:
• Regular Retail Sizes: 2oz to 16oz — 48 units/pieces
• Large Retail Size: 32oz — 24 units/pieces
• Sample Sizes: 2oz Shampoos & Conditioners — 144 units/pieces
• Back Bar Sizes: 32oz — 24 units/pieces
• Back Bar Sizes: Gallon — 2 units/pieces (custom-branded labels, not screen-printed)

7. TURNAROUND TIMES: (Shipping time not included)
Opening Orders:
• Design: Approximately 10-14 business days
• Mechanical Artwork: Approximately 10-14 business days
• Manufacturing: Approximately 4 weeks
Reorders:
• Approximately 3 weeks

8. PAYMENT TERMS:
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and e-checks through our online payment system.
Opening Orders:
• 50% deposit to begin the creative process
• Balance due prior to manufacturing
• Shipping costs will be billed after the order has shipped
Reorders:
• Payment in full prior to manufacturing
• Shipping costs will be billed after the order has shipped
Product Additions and Product Updates:
• Payment in full to begin the artwork
• Shipping costs will be billed after the order has shipped

9. CUSTOM FORMULATION:
In addition to our pre-formulated offering of over 85 professional-grade products, Dreamline Beauty also allows clients to customize any of our formulas, or we can create unique formulas specifically for you. The information below will help you determine if custom formulating is a viable option for you.

SEMI-CUSTOM FORMULAS:
This allows you to change ONLY the COLOR and/or FRAGRANCE of any of our pre-formulated products. (For any other ingredient changes/additions: see “Full-Custom Formulations” below.)
• Formulation Fee: $3,000 per formula*
• MOQ: 5,000 units per product
• Shelf Life: 18 months
• Packaging: You may choose from our in-stock packaging options, or supply us with your own packaging. Compatibility-testing fees will apply.
• Product Manufacturing Cost: Approx. $25,000 per product – depending upon product formulation and size. Does not include formulation fee.
• Timing: 9 to 12 months*
• Recommended Monthly Sell-Thru: 300 units a month (If you sell fewer, you’ll have waste due to the 18-month product shelf life.)

*Reorders of 5,000 units generally ship within 12 weeks.

FULL-CUSTOM FORMULATIONS:
This is where we custom formulate a product for you. We can work from our base formulations or from a product you’d like us to emulate.
• Formulation Fee: $15,000 per formula*
• MOQ: 8,000 units per product
• Shelf Life: 18 months
• Packaging: You may choose from our in-stock packaging options, or supply us with your own packaging. Compatibility-testing fees will apply.
• Product Manufacturing Cost: Approx. $35,000 per product – depending upon product formulation and size. Does not include formulation fee.
• Timing: 11 to 13 months*
• Recommended Monthly Sell-Thru: 450 units a month (If you sell fewer, you’ll have waste due to the 18-month product shelf life.

*Reorders of 8,000 units generally ship within 12 weeks.

  YES! I understand the points outlined above, and this will work well for my business. I’m ready to order samples!

NOTE: THERE IS A REQUIRED SHIPPING CHARGE OF $15.00 TO COMPLETE YOUR SAMPLE ORDER.

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