Frequently asked questions

Salon wholesale is the trade supply of professional hair and beauty products, tools and equipment to salons and other professionals, at trade prices and often in larger professional sizes.

Most salon wholesalers only sell to trade customers such as salons, barbers, beauty therapists and mobile professionals. Some also run public retail stores or websites with separate retail pricing.

Usually yes. An active ABN is the most common requirement for a trade account. Some suppliers also accept students, or ask for proof of qualification as well. See our trade account guide.

Some suppliers and brands ask for evidence that you work in the industry, especially for professional colour and chemical products. A qualification, salon address, website or business social media page is usually enough.

Trade price lists are often shown excluding GST, with GST added at checkout. If your business is registered for GST you can generally claim GST credits on business purchases. Check with your accountant.

It depends on the supplier. Some have a minimum order value, others charge a small-order fee, and most offer free freight above a set amount.

Open the directory and search by suburb or postcode, or pick your state. You can also filter by specialty, such as nails, lashes or tanning.

No. Salon Wholesale is an independent directory and guide. To order, contact a supplier listed in the directory directly.

Fill in the add a listing form with your business name, ABN, location and what you supply. Standard listings are free.

Open your listing and choose "Update this listing", or use the listing form and tell us what to change or remove.

Listings are grouped by state and sorted alphabetically. Featured listings are clearly labelled.

Compare the total cost of a typical order including freight, delivery times, brand range, payment terms and returns. Our guide on how to choose a salon wholesaler covers 12 checks.