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What to Track in Your Hair Product Spreadsheet: The Complete Checklist

Published June 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Knowing what to track in your Superbuy Spreadsheet is the difference between a useful system and a cluttered mess. This checklist covers every data point that matters for hair product resellers, organized by priority.

Essential Tracking Fields (Must-Have)

These are the non-negotiable fields. Every order should include these details, regardless of your business size.

Order ID— Unique identifier for every order
Order Date— When you placed the order
Vendor Name— Who you bought from
Product Type— Wig, bundle, closure, etc.
Style/Texture— Body wave, straight, curly, etc.
Color— Natural black, 613, 1B, etc.
Length— 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 inches
Quantity— How many units ordered
Unit Price— Cost per unit from vendor
Shipping Cost— Separate from product cost
Total Cost— Auto-calculated
Delivery Status— Ordered, shipped, delivered, delayed

Advanced Tracking Fields (Recommended)

Once you have the basics down, add these fields to gain deeper insights into your business performance.

Quality Rating1-5 scale on arrival
Delivery DateActual arrival date
Delivery TimeDays from order to delivery
Selling PriceWhat you charge customers
Profit MarginAuto-calculated percentage
Customer NameIf reselling
Payment MethodPayPal, Wise, bank transfer
Vendor ContactWhatsApp/WeChat
Hair OriginBrazilian, Peruvian, Indian
Packaging QualityBox, bag, branding
Shedding TestPass/fail after wash
Heat ResistanceNotes on styling

What NOT to Track

Avoid cluttering your spreadsheet with information that does not drive decisions. Do not track:

  • Every chat message with vendors (keep in WhatsApp)
  • Payment card details (security risk)
  • Personal customer addresses (use a separate CRM)
  • Individual strand counts (unnecessary for most)

Starting Simple is Smart

The most common mistake is trying to track too many fields from day one. Start with 8-10 essential fields. Add one new field per week as you identify real needs. This prevents overwhelm and keeps your data clean.

Related Resources

Get our free tracking template at Templates Page.

Learn setup in our Step-by-Step Guide.

See the full system in Complete Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with the basics. Add more fields as your business grows. You do not need every column on day one.

Ready to Organize Your Hair Business?

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