Certificate in Formulating Natural Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Create a range of solid, zero-waste shampoo and conditioner bars.
Learn to create natural, eco-friendly haircare products with minimal waste.
Have fun mixing and melting a wide range of ingredients to create effective, professional-standard haircare products that cleanse, protect, moisturize and condition the hair.
8 reasons to love solid shampoo and conditioner bars:
- Solid bars create less waste and are more sustainable as there is no bottle or container that needs to be disposed of or recycled after use.
- Solid products are concentrated, long-lasting and effective—all the benefits of liquid products without the waste.
- Easy to make - the manufacturing process is much easier than for liquid shampoos and conditioners.
- Get creative! Experiment with a wide range of beneficial haircare ingredients.
- Appealing to consumers looking for sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
- Convenient for travelling - no liquid restrictions or spills to worry about.
- Save money on packaging costs. Packaging is expensive! For solid bars, you just need several molds that can be used over and over again.
- No microbiological testing (PET) required, as this only needs to be carried out on products containing water.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
The theory and science
You will learn:
- The essential formulating foundations, including the equipment you need, health and safety, how to write a formula and the importance of pH.
- How solid shampoo and conditioner bars work.
- About a wide range of natural ingredients beneficial for the hair, including surfactants, conditioning agents, emollients, fatty alcohols, vitamins, shine enhancers and detangling agents.
- How to formulate shampoo and conditioner bars, including useful formulation templates to follow that are your shortcut to success.
- Different methods for making shampoo and conditioner bars.
- Formulating bars for different hair types and climates.
- How to preserve your bars and the most suitable natural preservatives to use.
- Troubleshooting tips.
Ready-to-use formulations and guidelines for formulating your own products
You will receive eight formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home:
- Peppermint and Coconut Shampoo Bar for Normal-Oily Hair
- Vanilla and Shea Butter Shampoo Bar for Dry Hair
- Colloidal Oatmeal and Aloe Shampoo Bar
- Argan and Geranium Shampoo Bar
- Vanilla and Benzoin Conditioner Bar
- Coconut and Lime Conditioner Bar for Normal-oily Hair
- Cocoa Butter Conditioner for Dry Hair and Scalp
- Honey and Banana Deep Conditioner Bar
Plus, receive two bonus formulations:
Melting Hair Mask – an innovative solid hair mask that the users mix with water just prior to use to create a creamy, deep conditioning treatment.
Solid Hair Serum – a solid serum bar that nourishes and moisturizes the hair, protects it from environmental damage, and reduces frizz and flyaways.
We’ll also share examples of products from leading zero-waste brands and explain what ingredients they contain so you can take inspiration for your own products.
You’ll receive two beautiful PDF textbooks to download and you can watch us make a variety of products in our step-by-step video demonstrations.
Build your confidence by following our beautiful formulations, then create your own!
We’ll teach you to formulate by providing the following resources for each type of product:
Be supported by cosmetic scientists
Get your questions answered
each week in our dedicated Tutor Q&A
Expand your understanding
with our monthly Formulators Forum, a LIVE learning and discussion session on Zoom
Plus
Receive an invitation to join our private student and graduate online community.
Connect with like-minded formulators around the world inside our friendly student community. It’s the perfect place to discuss, support and inspire each other.
Here’s what’s included
Beautiful textbook to download with step by step instructions and beautiful photographs.
Practical demonstration videos showing step by step how to make a variety of shampoo and conditioner bars.
Tried and tested formulations to use, plus guidelines for creating your own unique formulations.
Join our supportive, vibrant community of like-minded students and graduates across the world.
Expert support from cosmetic scientists and professional formulators in our dedicated Tutor Q&A.
End of course certificate.
Support from your student and graduate peers from around the world inside our Private Student and Graduate Community (hosted on Facebook).
Enroll now on
Formulating Natural Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Here’s what you get:
- Online course: $300
- Tutor support: $200
- Community membership: $150
- Bonus classes: $100
Total value:
$750
All included
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It’s easy to get started
Enroll now for one simple price of
US $297
Instant access to your course after payment.
Includes 6 months access to the course, community and support. Download the class textbooks for lifetime use.
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Student testimonials
Now, I can create an amazing shampoo and conditioner that have helped my hair so much!
- Sarah Price,
- USA
I had a hard time finding information on surfactants and haircare products in general. I loved learning about active matter and the different charged ingredients! Love the science behind it! I hardly have to wash my hair now because it is never oily! So thankful for all this knowledge.
- Sarah Price,
- USA
I was tired of products that didn’t work or had harmful ingredients.
- Annette Asbury,
- USA
I was tired of products that didn’t work or had harmful ingredients, but struggled to find time to learn more. The School of Natural Skincare changed that. Now, I can create my own formulations and know how to make safer products and adjustments. I loved everything about the course, especially the videos and flexible schedule, which made it easy to learn at my own pace.
- Annette Asbury,
- USA
I wanted to make products that I couldn't easily and affordably find in the market for my hair.
- Arcenia Alfredo Roberts,
- UK
I really didn’t know how to choose a hair product as I didn’t know much about the ingredients that go into the product. I can now formulate my own hair products to my desired specifications. It was fantastic to understand how a shampoo and conditioner is manufactured.
- Arcenia Alfredo Roberts,
- UK
I enjoyed learning about all the different types of haircare products and how to make them.
- Veronica Roman,
- USA
I wanted to be sure to get expert instruction on how to formulate products correctly and how haircare products differ from other skincare products. I am excited to be able to provide a complete line of haircare products that can each focus on different challenges, such as relieving an oily scalp or focusing on strengthening and re-growing hair.
- Veronica Roman,
- USA
My very first conditioner worked wonders.
- Esther Isiaka,
- Nigeria
I wanted to equip myself to care for myself and those I care about. Switching to natural personal care products has always been my dream. I had dandruff and a very flaky scalp. My very first conditioner worked wonders… I am still amazed at the results from a test batch.
- Esther Isiaka,
- Nigeria
Why study with the
School of Natural Skincare?
Be part of our accredited, globally acclaimed, award-winning online formulation school that’s seen over 25,000 students from 150 countries enjoy mastering the art, science, and creativity of making natural and organic skincare.
Learn from and be supported by professional cosmetic scientists.
Tried and tested formulations. Our formulas have passed Preservative Efficacy Testing.
Formulate your way – natural, organic, vegan, sustainable – and customized to your skin type, tone and concerns.
Multi-award winning and accredited school, established in 2010.
Study with us for our own enjoyment and learning or to create a beauty brand.
Study at a pace that fits your lifestyle.
99% of our students would recommend the course to others.
Realize your dreams of formulating natural skincare like a pro.
FAQs
You have access to the class inside our online classroom for 6 months from the date of enrollment. During this time, you will also have access to the Tutor Q&A and our online community. You can download the class textbook for lifetime access, so please do this within 6 months of enrolling. The class videos can only be watched inside the online classroom.
Each week, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions to our experienced, professional Cosmetic Scientists through our Tutor Q&A.
You’ll meet your classmates in our private online student and graduate community. Here, you can chat to other students and graduates to ask for their advice, knowledge and expertise. We encourage peer-to-peer support and know how valuable access to a community of like-minded individuals can be when studying remotely.
When you have worked through the lessons, you can take the end-of-course quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you’ll be issued with your Certificate of Completion. You can retake the quiz as many times as you need to.
