How to Open a Trade Account with Athena Hair Extensions: Everything Salons Need to Know

Who our trade accounts are for

Our trade account programme is designed for three types of professional buyers in the UK hair industry:

Hair extension salons 

Salons that offer hair extension services as part of their menu need a reliable supply of consistent quality hair at margins that make each appointment profitable. Our trade accounts give salons access to wholesale pricing across all methods including tape hair extensions, nano hair extensions, i tip hair extensions, keratin bond extensions, and weft hair extensions.

Independent hair extension stylists

Freelance and mobile hair extension specialists who work independently rather than from a salon can open a trade account in exactly the same way as a salon. There is no minimum premises requirement. If you are a qualified hair extension specialist offering professional services to clients, you are eligible for trade pricing.

Hair extension training academies

Training academies need a consistent supply of quality hair for student kits, model hair, and course materials. We supply several UK training academies, including partners at Belle Academy, with dedicated academy pricing and branded student kit packages. If you run a hair extension training programme, contact us to discuss a tailored supply arrangement.

What is included in a trade account

Our full product range available on trade accounts

How trade pricing works

Our trade pricing is structured to give salon professionals a healthy margin on every appointment and retail sale. Trade pricing varies by product and order volume, with better rates available for higher volume commitments.

Rather than publishing a fixed price list here, as prices are reviewed periodically and tailored to individual account needs, we ask all trade enquiries to contact us directly so we can discuss the right pricing structure for your salon's specific requirements.

Free colour matching for trade accounts

Colour matching is one of the most time-consuming parts of professional hair extension work. Every trade account includes free colour matching on every order. Simply send a photo of your client's hair in natural daylight via WhatsApp before placing your order and our team will recommend the closest shade or shades from our range of 45 plus colours.

For salons with returning clients, we keep notes on previous shade recommendations so repeat orders for the same client can be fulfilled quickly without going through the matching process again.

Dispatch and delivery for trade accounts

We understand that salon appointments cannot be rescheduled because hair has not arrived. Our trade account dispatch commitments are:

• Same-day dispatch on orders placed before the daily cut-off Monday to Friday
• Saturday dispatch on orders placed before 10:30am
• Free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50
• Express delivery available for urgent orders
• International shipping available for trade accounts outside the UK

Student kit packages for training academies

Training academies have specific requirements that differ from salon accounts. Students need practice hair that is consistent in quality and colour across every kit, and academies need a supplier who can fulfil large batch orders reliably.

Our student kit packages for training academies include:

• Consistent quality and colour across every kit in a batch
• Bulk pricing for academy-scale orders
• Optional branded packaging with your academy name and logo
• Dedicated account manager for academy orders
• Flexible payment terms for larger orders

We currently supply several UK hair extension training academies and have experience fulfilling orders for both small independent academies and larger training organisations. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

How to open a trade account

Opening a trade account with Athena Hair Extensions is straightforward. There is no lengthy application form or waiting period. Here is exactly what to do:

1. Contact us by email or WhatsApp and introduce yourself, your salon or academy name, your location, and the methods you currently offer or plan to offer
2. Tell us your expected monthly order volume so we can structure the right pricing tier for your account
3. Receive your trade pricing by return, we aim to respond to all trade enquiries within one business day
4. Place your first order at trade prices with same-day dispatch

Why salons choose Athena Hair Extensions

UK salons choose Athena Hair Extensions as their trade supplier for four consistent reasons:

Quality consistency across batches. Every pack of Athena hair is made from 100% Remy human hair with aligned cuticles. Colour and quality are consistent across batches, which matters enormously for salons with returning clients who expect the same result at each appointment.

Range across all methods. Stocking multiple extension methods from a single supplier simplifies ordering, invoicing, and account management. Athena Hair Extensions covers every professional method currently in demand in UK salons.

Responsive support. Trade account holders get direct WhatsApp and email access to our team for colour matching, order queries, and product advice. Queries are typically answered the same day.

UK-based with same-day dispatch. Being London-based means we understand the operational reality of running a UK hair extension salon. Same-day dispatch and next-day delivery mean your stock arrives in time for appointments.

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Published by Athena Hair Extensions, athenahair.co.uk, London, UK, September 2026