Overview
Your shampoo bottles deserve packaging that sells them. Our custom shampoo boxes combine practical details, like moisture-resistant coatings and inserts for duo sets, with premium printing that makes your brand recognizable at a glance.
Whether you sell from a studio in Brooklyn or ship to boutiques across the country, we make custom shampoo boxes from 100 units, with free design help, a digital proof before production, and turnaround in 8 to 12 business days after approval.
Packaging is part of the product experience. For shampoo bottles, it protects the formula, communicates what's inside, and creates the first impression that turns browsers into buyers. Well-designed custom shampoo boxes look great on shelves and in social media unboxings, reduce damage in shipping, and give you space for ingredients, usage tips and your brand story.
Why brands choose us
- NYC delivery and US shipping
- We deliver across all five boroughs and ship to every state, packed flat to save space.
- Low minimums
- Order from 100 units, ideal for new launches, seasonal scents and limited editions.
- Free design support
- Our team places your artwork on the dieline, checks bleed and color, and sends a proof before printing.
- Premium finishes
- Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV and soft-touch lamination give your packaging a high-end feel.
- Built for retail and e-commerce
- Features such as moisture-resistant coatings, inserts for duo sets and retail barcodes help your shampoo bottles stand out on shelves and arrive safely.
- Sized to your product
- We build to your exact bottle, tube or jar dimensions so it fits snugly and looks intentional.
Standard sizes
Every order is made to your dimensions. These popular sizes are a good place to start:
| Size | Dimensions | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz | 1.75 x 1.25 x 5 in | travel |
| 8 oz | 2.5 x 1.75 x 7.5 in | standard |
| 16 oz | 3 x 2.25 x 9 in | salon size |
| Duo set | 6 x 3 x 9 in | shampoo and conditioner |
Materials
The right board depends on how your product is sold: on a boutique shelf, in a spa, in a gift set or shipped direct to customers.
- SBS paperboardbright white board that prints crisp color and fine type.
- Kraft paperboarda natural brown look for clean and indie beauty brands.
- Rigid chipboardpremium two-piece and magnetic boxes for gifting.
- Paperboard insertsdie-cut inserts that hold bottles, tubes and jars upright.
Printing and finishes
Many beauty brands print a clean exterior and add a surprise inside: a thank-you message, a how-to-use guide or a QR code to a tutorial.
Finishing options include gold, silver, rose gold and holographic foil, embossing and debossing, spot UV, soft-touch and matte or gloss lamination, plus window patches and custom inserts.
Design ideas
Ideas that work especially well for shampoo bottles:
- Color-code by hair type.
- Print key ingredients as icons.
- Use a matte finish with spot UV logo.
- Design a matching conditioner box.
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your shampoo bottles, where they're sold and the look you want, and we'll recommend a structure, material and finish in your free quote.
Protection and performance
Beauty products face humidity, handling and shipping. For custom shampoo boxes, we typically recommend moisture-resistant coatings and inserts for duo sets, matched to the weight and shape of your shampoo bottles. Glass bottles benefit from inserts, soaps from breathable or open designs, and bathroom products from moisture-resistant coatings. Tell us how and where your product is sold and we'll suggest the right build.
- Moisture-resistant coatings: helps packaging hold up in humid bathrooms.
- Inserts for duo sets: holds the product upright and prevents rattling in transit.
- Retail barcodes: keeps retail and wholesale ordering simple.
Sustainable options
Want a lower-impact option? We can make custom shampoo boxes from recycled or FSC-certified board, print with soy or water-based inks, and replace plastic windows with plant-based films or open die-cuts.
Who it’s for
- Clean and natural beauty labels
- Professional and dermatology lines
- Private-label manufacturers
- E-commerce and subscription box brands
- Indie beauty and skincare brands
Ordering tips
- Order your two or three most-used sizes of custom shampoo boxes together to reach a better quantity price.
- Plan holiday and gifting runs six to eight weeks ahead so your custom shampoo boxes arrive before the rush.
- Ask for a plain sample if the fit is critical, especially for glass or irregular shapes.
We deliver across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and ship to every state. Most boxes ship flat to save space.
