Come Ahead
Good hair has a happy ending.
Investor Overview · First Production Run
Come Ahead Shampoo. Happy Ending Conditioner.
A playfully sculpted pink shampoo and ivory conditioner, crowned with brass pumps. Bold on the shelf, made for the shower.
$45.95Retail price per set · $39.99 Christmas Special
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Limited Holiday Run
The Christmas Special Edition
The full duo in a gift-ready XMAS box — the seasonal price point that moves volume over the holidays.
$39.99Christmas Special price per set · regular $45.95
02 / The Ritual
The Art of the Finish
I
The Anticipation
Apply Come Ahead to wet hair. Massage until a rich lather builds at the roots.
II
The Climax
Follow with Happy Ending. Work through mid-lengths to ends.
III
The Release
Rinse thoroughly with cool water. Enjoy the finish.
Production & Sales Projection
Clean factory production cost, before shipping and logistics. Production run: 5,000 bottles = 2,500 complete sets.
$8,250
Total manufacturing
$1.65
Per bottle
$3.30
Per 2-bottle set
| Expense | Calculation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mL bottles | $0.50 × 5,000 | $2,500 |
| Pumps / tops | $0.25 × 5,000 | $1,250 |
| Product filling | $0.50 × 5,000 | $2,500 |
| Individual boxes | $0.40 × 5,000 | $2,000 |
| Total manufacturing | $8,250 |
| 2,500 sets | 5,000 sets | 10,000 sets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total bottles | 5,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Manufacturing @ $3.30/set | $8,250 | $16,500 | $33,000 |
| Revenue @ $45.95 | $114,875 | $229,750 | $459,500 |
| Gross profit before logistics/fees | $106,625 | $213,250 | $426,500 |
| Revenue @ $39.99 Christmas Special | $99,975 | $199,950 | $399,900 |
| Gross profit @ $39.99 | $91,725 | $183,450 | $366,900 |
| Manufacturing gross margin | 92.8% | 92.8% | 92.8% |
Logistics close estimate
| D2D container + ground delivery | $4,000–$5,000 |
| Taxes, port fees & miscellaneous | $1,000 |
| Total logistics | $5,000–$6,000 |
Total Cash Needed to Launch
| Custom bottle molds | $3,500–$5,000 |
| 5,000 × 250 mL bottles | $2,500 |
| 5,000 pumps/tops | $1,250 |
| Product fill | $2,500 |
| Individual packaging | $2,000 |
| Color setup — pink, white, black | $450 |
| D2D container + ground shipping | $4,000–$5,000 |
| Taxes, port fees & miscellaneous | $1,000 |
| Domain | $25 |
| 2 trademarks | $700 |
| Express samples | $200 |
| 2 UPC codes | $60 |
| Business email | TBD |
| Total startup cost | $18,185–$20,685 + email |