This article shows you how to keep shipping costs down and pack correctly to protect product quality from the warehouse in Vietnam to your salon in Canada.

Comparing ways to ship wigs to Canada for shop owners

Depending on your order size and your salon’s needs, you can choose between these shipping methods to optimise costs.

1. ePacket (for small orders under 2 kg)

If you only need to send samples or a few wigs or hair extension wefts to individual customers, ePacket is the most economical option.

• Cost: From $8.50 CAD per parcel.
• Time: 7–12 business days on average.
• Best for: Small, compact parcels, with a tracking number so customers can follow the journey online.

2. Dedicated air freight (for wholesale orders of 5 kg or more)

For salon owners who buy wholesale regularly to serve customers in Mississauga or offer extensions in the salon.

• Cost: From $16/kg (import duties included, with no customs charges in Canada).
• Time: 7–14 days, door to door.
• Best for: Goods fly direct on consolidated dedicated flights, so clearance is quick and the risk of damaging the hair’s shape is kept to a minimum.

How to pack wigs and extensions to avoid bulky-item charges

In air freight, the chargeable weight is the greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight (Length x Width x Height / 5000). Wigs and extensions are very light but can take up a lot of space in an oversized box. Here’s how to pack them to save as much space as possible:

Hair extensions (wefts, clip-ins, bundles)

• Step 1: Brush the hair straight and secure each bundle with elastic bands at the top and along the length so it doesn’t tangle or shift in transit.
• Step 2: Put each bundle in a long, sealed plastic bag (self-adhesive OPP bag).
• Step 3: Lay the bags side by side, close together. You can roll them gently or stack them neatly.
• Step 4: Choose a carton that fits the packed size. Avoid leaving too much empty space in the box, as it makes the box bigger than necessary.

Full wigs

• Step 1: Keep the wig cap’s shape by filling it with soft tissue paper or clean cotton wool. Don’t use rigid foam heads, as they take up a lot of space and make the box bigger.
• Step 2: Put a protective hairnet over the wig so the strands don’t frizz or tangle.
• Step 3: Place the wig in a purpose-made zip bag.
• Step 4: Pack the wig bags in a sturdy carton. Pack them snugly and avoid using oversized cartons filled with packing peanuts.

How to ship from Vietnam to Mississauga with Soleil Transportation

To send your first shipment of wigs to your salon in Canada, just follow these simple steps:

1. Send the goods to our Vietnam warehouse: Your supplier or relatives in Vietnam bring the goods to our warehouse, or you can ask the factory to send them straight there.
2. Check and repack: Staff at the Vietnam warehouse check the quantity and repack the goods in standard cartons (basic packing is free) to make the parcel as compact as possible and keep volumetric charges down.
3. Weigh, measure and quote: We weigh and measure the parcel and send you a detailed invoice. You can pay by Interac e-Transfer, credit card, bank transfer or cash.
4. Door delivery in Canada: Once cleared in Canada, the goods are delivered to your salon in Mississauga or anywhere else in the country.

If you need detailed advice on importing wigs wholesale from Vietnam to Canada, have your expected volumes ready and call us on +1 888-998-5199 or email info@soleiltransportation.com. You can also visit our warehouse at 2446 Cawthra Road, B1U8, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5A 3K6 for in-person help.