HairBuySell
Buyer's Guide

Buyer's Guide: How to Source Hair with Confidence

Welcome to HairBuySell! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to find the best vendors, source high-quality hair, and manage your purchasing process efficiently.

1. Getting Started: Your Professional Profile

Your profile helps vendors understand your business and sourcing needs.

Step 1: Register Your Account

  • Navigate to the Register page and select "I am a Buyer."
  • Fill out your details, including your name, company name (optional), email, and location.
  • Your bio is important! Use it to tell vendors about your business (e.g., "I own a salon in New York specializing in custom wigs") and the types of hair you typically look for. This helps vendors provide more accurate quotes.

Step 2: Set Up Your Profile

  • Once registered, go to your Dashboard.
  • In the "Profile Settings" tab, you can:
    • Upload an Avatar: Use a professional logo for your salon or a photo of yourself.
    • Update Your Details: Fill out the "Business Details" section, including your business type and years in business. This adds to your credibility.

2. Finding Products and Vendors

Our platform gives you powerful tools to discover the perfect hair for your needs.

  • Browse Products: Click on "Products" in the main menu. Use the filters on the left to narrow down your search by category, price, texture, origin, and more.
  • Browse Sellers: Click on "Sellers" to see a directory of all vendors. You can filter them by location and verification status.
  • View Profiles: Click on any product or seller to view their detailed profile page. Here you can see their full inventory, bio, and contact information.

Saving Vendors

  • On any vendor's profile page, click the "Save Vendor" button.
  • The vendor will be added to the "Saved Vendors" tab in your dashboard for quick and easy access in the future.

3. How to Request a Quote

You have two powerful ways to get quotes on HairBuySell.

Option 1: Requesting a Quote for a Specific Product

  1. Find a product you are interested in.
  2. On the product detail page, click the "Request a Quote" button.
  3. You will be taken to a form with the product's details pre-filled.
  4. Fill in your name, email, the quantity you need, and any additional details (e.g., "Do you offer this in a lighter color?").
  5. Submit the form. Your request will be sent directly to that vendor.

Option 2: Submitting a General Inquiry to the Marketplace

Use this when you can't find exactly what you're looking for and want vendors to come to you.

  1. Click "Request a Quote" from the main site navigation.
  2. The form will be blank. Fill in all the details of the hair you are looking for (hair type, length, color, texture, quantity).
  3. Be as specific as possible in the "Additional Details" section.
  4. Submit the form. Your request will be posted to our Sourcing Marketplace, where all of our Verified Sellers can see it and contact you if they have a match.

4. Becoming a Verified Buyer ($5/month)

While optional, verification is a powerful tool for serious buyers.

Benefits of Verification

  • Verified Badge: A blue checkmark on your profile signals to vendors that you are a serious, established business, not just a casual browser.
  • Build Trust: Vendors are more likely to respond quickly and favorably to requests from verified buyers.
  • Better Responses: Stand out from the crowd and get prioritized attention from top sellers.

How to Get Verified

  1. From your Dashboard, click on the "Billing" tab or the "Get Verified Now" prompt.
  2. Review the benefits and click "Proceed to Payment" to be redirected to our secure payment partner, Stripe.
  3. Once complete, your "Verified Buyer" badge will be activated.

5. Your Dashboard: Tracking Your Activity

Your dashboard is your central hub for managing all your sourcing activities.

  • My Quote Requests: Track all the quotes you've sent, both for specific products and general inquiries. See the status of your request (e.g., "Sent," "Viewed by Seller").
  • Saved Vendors: A quick-access list of all your preferred vendors.
  • Profile Settings: Update your public profile and contact information at any time.
  • Billing: Manage your verification subscription.

We're thrilled to have you in the HairBuySell community and are confident you'll find the perfect partners for your business.