Haircare Formulation 

If you have ever tried to make your own shampoo or conditioner, you might have noticed that not all of the recipes you find online or in books actually work.  In addition to that, not all of the ingredients that are useful in natural cosmetics are suitable for hair....

Ever wanted to make your own specialized haircare products at home? You can! Shampoos and conditioners are, of course, two of the most popular things we teach our students how to make in the Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation course, but they definitely aren’t...

Caring for your scalp is such an important part of a haircare routine, but it’s often overlooked. Even if they lather up well and you get a good scrub, shampoos are washed off quickly, and conditioners are rarely applied to the scalp. But treatments designed for scalp...

Making haircare products isn’t as intimidating, or as complex, as you might think. It just requires an understanding of ingredients, formulation best practices, and how the hair and scalp function. When you break it down, and apply some hands-on training, you can...

Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient methodology for healing and wellness, and it’s centered around the unity of body, mind, and spirit. It’s primarily based on ancient Indian writings which outline the medical philosophy for the mostly plant-based treatment of a variety...

The wonderful thing about making your own haircare products is that you get to customize them to suit your exact needs. If you’re relatively new to product formulation, you might not be aware of just how customized your products can be. But even if you’ve started to...

Finding a shampoo that works for you, and keeps working, can be a struggle. It’s frustrating to feel like you have to compromise on your values, or try multiple products that don’t quite meet your hair’s needs. We’ve shared before how common this is for many of our...

Finding the right shampoo that works for your hair can be difficult, even under the best circumstances. For many, the struggle means a cycle of buying new bottles of product to try, maybe finding something that works for a while, but eventually starts being less than...

Curly, coily, kinky, wavy, or wiry, the spectrum of Afro-textured hair is as beautiful as it is distinctive. Within each of the three broad hair categories—Asian, Caucasian, and African—there’s a wide array of subtypes, variations, and specific challenges, but of the...

When it comes to anything you apply to your hair, scalp, or skin, having the proper pH is incredibly important. But, it’s often overlooked, especially in DIY recipes. While most of the recipes you might encounter online aren’t going to be too bad for your hair and...