by Gail Francombe | Oct 20, 2018 | Haircare Formulation
We’ve spoken many times about the importance of knowing how to spot an unsafe skin care recipe before following the ones you find online or in books. Now let’s turn our attention to haircare, and look at some of the DIY shampoo bar and conditioner bar recipes we found...
by Gail Francombe | Oct 15, 2018 | Haircare Formulation
Solid shampoo bars may be having a bit of a surge in popularity lately, but they’re not a new thing! In fact, solid shampoo bars have been around for a while. But since they’ve become somewhat trendy in the natural haircare movement, we thought we’d go over what they...
by Gail Francombe | Jul 10, 2018 | Haircare Formulation
Solid shampoo bars are becoming more and more popular due to the growing zero-waste movement and well-known cosmetic companies like LUSH making solid shampoos. But did you know many shampoo bars on the market are actually cold-process soap bars and not true shampoo at...
by Gail Francombe | Jul 5, 2018 | Haircare Formulation
Starting with base recipes can be a good way to learn how to make haircare items like shampoo, conditioner, and treatments, but if you want to increase your skills and meet your customers’ needs, you might want to consider learning how to formulate for different hair...
by Gail Francombe | Jul 5, 2018 | Haircare Formulation
Are you ready to start formulating your own haircare products? Do you want to learn how to custom-craft shampoos, conditioners, and even hair treatments that work with your hair type, calm your crazy-frizzies, boost shine and moisture, and clean without damage? If so,...
by Gail Francombe | Jun 29, 2018 | Haircare Formulation
From simple balms and body butters to rich, moisturizing night creams, skincare products are typically the first things that new formulators start with. And they’re likely to be the ones that achieve the most successful results, too, whether that’s due to the relative...