Three Tiers. Clear Pricing. Faster Launches.

American Culture Brands (ACB) private label is built for brands that want professional-quality haircare without the chaos of endless back + forth.

Choose the tier that matches your budget, timeline + how custom you want to go.

  • Product samples + packaging samples available
  • Transparent MOQs + pricing ranges
  • Quantity discounts available in every tier

Private Label + Contract Packaging

Fastest + Lowest Commitment

Best for salons, barbershops, new brands, creators + small e-commerce launches.

You choose from our House Formulas +our in-stock packaging. This tier is designed to eliminate delays from formulation, customization + long design cycles.

MOQ: 25 gallons (≈ 300 x 8 oz bottles)

Pricing: $5.95 – $7.95 per 8 oz bottle (varies by product)

Included

  • House formula only (no formula changes)
  • Fast turnaround structure
  • Simple label setup requirements

Ideal if you want a clean, proven product with a fast path to launch.
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Custom Formulation

Custom Product, Still Efficient

Best for brands ready to scale, Amazon/ Shopify sellers, + salons moving into retail.

Tier 2 is where your product becomes yours—customized for your brand direction with fragrance + appearance options, while keeping production predictable + scalable.

MOQ: 45 gallons (5,760 oz) = 600 x 8 oz bottles

Pricing: $4.95 – $6.95 per 8 oz bottle (varies by product)
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Tier 3

Custom Development + Contract Manufacturing

Benchmark Builds or Your Formula — Built for Scale

Best for: established brands, funded launches, distributors, and national scaling.

Tier 3 is a full-service manufacturing lane. We can:
Option A: Develop from benchmark
Option B: Manufacture from your existing formula (as provided)

MOQ 250 gallons = 3,000 x 8 oz bottles

Upfront Lab Time Fee $3,500 (benchmark evaluation, development work, sample rounds + project setup)

Pricing Quoted per job based on packaging, raw materials, + production requirements.
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QUICK LOOK

TIER 1

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging

MOQ: 25 gal (300 x 8 oz)
$5.95–$7.95 / bottle
Fastest + simplest

TIER 2

Custom Formulation

MOQ: 45 gal (600 x 8 oz)
$4.95–$6.95 / bottle
Fragrance $500 one-time
Colorants $100 one-time

TIER 3

Custom Development + Contract Manufacturing

MOQ: 250 gal (3,000 x 8 oz)
Quoted per job + $3,500 lab fee
Benchmark or your own formula

How it works

  1. 1

    Discovery & Samples (1–2 weeks)

    Browse through our formula gallery + stock packaging + choose your samples. If you're not sure, reach out with your goals, target price + product list + we can guide you!
  2. 2

    Brand & Packaging (1–3 weeks)

    We finalize label copy, claims, and dielines. Choose bottles + caps, and finishes.
  3. 3

    Pre‑Production (1–2 weeks)

    PO + deposit; order components; book line time; confirm batch size & COAs.
  4. 4

    Manufacturing & Filling (1–2 weeks)

    We batch, fill, label, code, and case‑pack to spec.
  5. 5

    Ship & Launch (1–2 days)

    We can ship directly to you, your salon, your 3PL, Amazon FBA, or direct retail DCs!
  6. 6

    Reorders & Scale

    Forecasting, inventory holds, and recurring production windows.

Additional Fees

May Apply, Only When Applicable

Label / Print Setup Fees (if we handle design or printing coordination)

  • Label template setup / layout (if client has no print-ready files)
  • Print proof revisions beyond included rounds (optional policy)

Formula Development & Iteration Fees (if project requires extra lab work)

  • Additional sample rounds beyond included amount
  • Specialty active sourcing / unusual ingredient requests
  • Stability testing (if requested/required)
  • Fragrance Selection (One Time Fee): $500 We stock it for you for future runs.
  • Colorant Selection (One Time Fee): $250 Covers custom color tint setup + stocking.

Packaging & Component Fees (if not using standard in-stock items)

  • Special order bottles/caps/pumps
  • Freight on components
  • Minimum buy requirements from packaging vendors

Production Changeover / Small-Run Fees (only if needed)

  • Non-standard fills, multiple SKUs in one run, special labeling steps

HELP WHICH TEIR SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Choose Tier 1 if...

you want to launch ASAP and validate demand.
Choose Tier 2 if...

you want to stand out while staying efficient.
Choose Tier 3 If...

your formula itself is the brand asset.

No Guess Work

What We’ll Help You Decide On

  • Best first SKU lineup for your audience
  • Packaging + sizing strategy for margins
  • Scent approach and product positioning
  • Label readiness + compliance basics
  • Launch sequencing (what to release first)
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