Understanding the Logistics of Dropshipping: Shipping and Handling Tips

Jan 14, 2025

Building a business is as much about finding beautiful products as it is about getting the basics right so that everything gets from A to B.

We know that this side of things can seem a little daunting if you prefer to be more creative.

That’s why we’ve put together a handy little guide that’s going to talk you through everything you need to know: 🤓

  • How to choose the perfect shipping method for your new business.
  • How do you handle time-consuming returns like a pro and keep growing?
  • How to build a reputation for fast, reliable, low-stress delivery.

Now that you know you’ve landed in the right place, all you have to do is keep reading for a couple of minutes while we bring you up to speed. So you dropship your hair care products in peace.

Packaging Orders

Choosing the Perfect Shipping Method

There’s a lot to be said for being able to put some new pristine wavy extensions in the palm of the hand of your next buyer without an ounce of stress.

The problem with hair dropshipping that many people will talk to you about online is that it’s impossible to find a reliable shipping partner. In our experience, it’s always best to break things down into a series of simple steps. 

Start by creating a list of the delivery times for various products. Would you be happy to wait this long if you were a paying customer?

If not, cross that option off your list and continue your search. Once you’ve found some shipping options that are fast enough, you next need to factor in the costs.

Are you going to cover the cost and advertise free shipping and handling? Or are you going to add it on?

If you’re unsure about the best approach, we can help guide you through things in more detail. 

Next up, are you going to offer an expedited option like same-day or overnight delivery?

If you’re marketing your business as a one-stop shop with an unbeatable range, two-day shipping may well be acceptable to your audience.

If, on the other hand, you’re marketing yourself as an SOS styling store for sisters in a hurry, they’re going to expect the fastest delivery method possible.

Give each of these questions some careful thought, and it will soon become obvious which shipping method you should choose for your business.

Once you’ve done that, you can start to think about those dreaded returns.

Handing Out Shipments

How to Handle Returns Like a Pro

No one wants to see a recent shipment come back their way like a boomerang, but it will happen at some point.

No matter how hard you try and how beautiful your extensions are, there will always come a time when someone asks for a refund. 

Often, it could be something as simple as saying they no longer need it and politely asking if they can get their money back.

No matter the reason, staying calm and keeping your correspondence professional is always the way to go. 

Having a returns policy that clearly states what is and isn’t covered will make your life so much simpler.

You will find plenty of Hair Website Templates on our website that can be easily edited to include your store name and location, giving you the perfect starting point.

Being able to politely point a customer in the direction of your policy will save you a whole host of time and effort.

Next up, you need a returns process that you can follow step by step. The point here is that if you can crank the handle and carry out all of the key steps, you will make sure that a return never gets pushed to the side and missed.

It is ideal when you want to build a reputation as a store that is always on the side of your customers and push this message with different marketing strategies and social media promotion.

There’s a whole host of ways you can automate large parts of this process, and our experts are always on hand to guide you through the finer points should you need us. 

The final piece of the puzzle is the analytical side of things.

You need to think of each return as a chance to learn and grow, allowing you to refine your systems and processes by interacting with your target audience.

Keeping track of particular extensions that seem to be returned more frequently will allow you to pinpoint issues that would have gone unnoticed in the early stages of your business.

It could be something as simple as needing to update the product listing so that it better reflects the color and style of the hair. If you never take a closer look, you’re never going to learn from the experience, and it’s going to keep happening. 

Different Ways of Shipping Goods

Keeping Your Deliveries Seamless

Amazon has changed the expectations of online buyers and shown that it is possible to deliver massive quantities of goods at scale without slowing things down.

While you may have a little way to go until you rival them for total orders shipped per week, that’s not to say you can’t learn from their experience:

  • Working with a Trusted Hair Dropshipping Vendor who will make sure all of your products are always in stock will eliminate the delays caused by product shortages.
  • Keeping an open channel of communication with every buyer will allow you to provide them with timely updates so they never have to chase you.
  • Analyzing potential bottlenecks and opening them up before things get backed up is the smart way to keep those orders ticking over.

So much of this can be solved with a quick call or message to the experts, which is why we’re always available to help. 🤙🏿

By finding a partner you can trust, you will be able to build your business on a solid foundation that virtually guarantees your long-term success.

All you have to do then is get creative with your marketing and branding and really start to make some noise online along with writing blogs.

Ideal when you want to build a business that you can be truly proud of by focusing on the fun stuff and outsourcing the time-consuming stuff. Good luck! 


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