Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation

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Accredited, multi-media online course.
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The Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know to formulate your own custom, high-performance shampoos and creamy, perfect conditioners. Learn from experienced and professional formulators and be supported each step along the way.

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Course curriculum

1. Exciting news! Just released - 2nd Edition of Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation
2. Welcome from the Directors
3. Guide to using the online classroom
4. Learning objectives and outcomes
5. Course roadmap
6. How to get the most from the course: becoming a great formulator
7. Monitoring your progress: activities, quizzes, and assignments
8. Add us to your address book
9. Download: Welcome section
1. Meet your tutors
2. What support is available?
3. Student communication and support guidelines
4. Accessing tutor support
5. Requesting to join the student and graduate community
6. How to use the student and graduate community Facebook group
1. Ingredient list
2. Supplier list
3. Equipment list
4. Researching ingredients
5. Glossary of terms
1. Introduction to Module 1
2. Module 1 Learning outcomes
3. 1.1 Cosmetics: definitions, categories and regulations
4. 1.2 Your brand values and formulating to a standard
5. Chart: Natural and organic certification bodies
6. Chart: Niche standards (Vegan, Fairtrade, Cruelty Free)
7. Download charts: Organic, Natural and Niche Certification Standards
8. Worksheet: Brand values worksheet
9. Activity: Complete the Brand Values Worksheet
10. 1.3 Types of haircare formula
11. 1.4 What is a formula?
12. Worksheet: Formulation Worksheet
13. 1.5 Perfecting your formula
14. Worksheet: Formulation Comparison Worksheet
15. 1.6 Using a product development brief
16. Worksheet: Product development brief
17. Activity: Complete a Product Development Brief
18. 1.7 Using a benchmark
19. Worksheet: Benchmark product analysis
20. Activity: Complete a Benchmark Product Analysis
21. 1.8 Sensory Evaluation
22. Example: Sensory product evaluation worksheet
23. Worksheet: Sensory product evaluation worksheet
24. Activity: Complete a Sensory Product Evaluation
25. Module 1 Textbook
26. Module 1 Audio files
27. Module 1 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 2
2. Module 2 Learning outcomes
3. 2.1 Anatomy
4. 2.2 Hair composition and structure
5. 2.3 Physical properties of hair
6. 2.4 Hair types and shape
7. 2.5 Hair growth cycle and loss
8. 2.6 Hair damage
9. 2.7 Caring for hair
10. 2.8 Dandruff
11. Module 2 Textbook
12. Module 2 Audio files
13. Module 2 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 3
2. Module 3 Learning outcomes
3. 3.1.1 Equipment: home lab/small scale
4. Equipment list
5. 3.1.2 Equipment: professional lab setting
6. 3.1.3 Equipment: scaling up and manufacturing
7. 3.2 Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
8. Template: Ingredient log
9. Download: Ingredient log
10. Activity: Start Keeping an Ingredient Log
11. 3.3 Lab techniques and skills
12. Demonstration: Sanitizing your equipment
13. 3.4 Testing and adjusting pH
14. Demonstration: Caring for and calibrating a pH meter
15. Demonstration: Measuring and adjusting pH
16. 3.5 Calculating batch sizes
17. Batch calculator
18. Worksheet: Calculating a batch
19. Activity: Calculating a batch
20. 3.6 How to choose packaging
21. Module 3 Textbook
22. Module 3 Audio files
23. Module 3 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 4
2. Module 4 Learning outcomes
3. 4.1 Shampoos: an introduction
4. 4.2 The structure of a shampoo formulation
5. 4.3 The science of surfactants
6. 4.4 Types of surfactant in haircare
7. Explanation: Surfactants for haircare chart
8. Chart: Surfactants for haircare
9. Download: Surfactants for haircare chart
10. 4.5 Calculating active matter
11. How to use the active matter calculator
12. Active matter calculator
13. Download: Active matter calculator
14. Activity: Calculating active matter
15. Answers: Calculating active matter activity
16. Module 4 Textbook
17. Module 4 Audio files
18. Module 4 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 5
2. Module 5 Learning outcomes
3. 5.1 Classification of ingredients
4. 5.2 Thickeners
5. Chart: Thickeners
6. Download: Thickeners chart
7. 5.3 Conditioning ingredients
8. 5.4 Preservatives and chelators
9. Chart: Natural preservatives
10. Chart: Chelators
11. Download: Preservatives and chelators charts
12. 5.5 Pearlizers, fragrance and colorants
13. 5.6 Active ingredients: vitamins, cosmeceuticals, plant extracts
14. 5.7 pH adjusters
15. 5.8 Clays, powders and exfoliants
16. 5.9 Researching ingredients
17. BONUS: Solubilizers experiment and report
18. Surfactants and emulsifiers for haircare
19. 5.10 Buying ingredients: Ingredient starter list
20. Global supplier list
21. Activity: Researching where to buy your ingredients
22. Spreadsheet: Buying ingredients (your research)
23. Download: Buying ingredients (your research)
24. Module 5 Textbook
25. Module 5 Audio files
26. Module 5 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 6
2. Module 6 Learning outcomes
3. 6.1 Formulating different types of shampoo
4. 6.2 Formulating shampoo for different hair types
5. 6.3 Formulating regular shampoo
6. Demonstration: Making regular shampoo
7. 6.4 Formulating clarifying shampoo
8. 6.5 Formulating daily use shampoo
9. 6.6 Formulating conditioning/2-in-1 shampoo
10. 6.7 Formulating anti-dandruff shampoo
11. Demonstration: Making anti-dandruff shampoo
12. 6.8 Formulating solid shampoo bars
13. 6.8.1 Formulation example: solid shampoo bars
14. Demonstration: Making solid shampoo bars
15. 6.9 Formulating your own shampoo
16. Worksheet: Liquid Shampoo Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
17. Worksheet: Solid Shampoo Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
18. Activity: Formulating your own shampoo
19. 6.10 Troubleshooting shampoos
20. Module 6 Textbook
21. Module 6 Audio files
22. Module 6 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 7
2. Module 7 Learning outcomes
3. 7.1 Conditioners: an introduction
4. 7.2 The structure of a conditioner formulation
5. Activity: Deciphering a conditioner INCI list
6. Answers: Deciphering a conditioner INCI list
7. 7.3 Creating emulsions
8. 7.4 Emulsifiers and polymers for haircare
9. Chart: Emulsifiers and polymers in haircare
10. Chart: Emulsifier usage rates
11. Download: Emulsifier charts
12. Module 7 Textbook
13. Module 7 Audio files
14. Module 7 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 8
2. Module 8 Learning outcomes
3. 8.1 Formulating different types of conditioner
4. 8.2 Formulating conditioners for different hair types
5. 8.3 Formulating rinse-off conditioner
6. Demonstration: Making a rinse-off conditioner
7. 8.4 Formulating leave-in conditioner
8. Demonstration: Making leave-in conditioner
9. 8.5 Formulating intense conditioner
10. 8.6 Formulating detangling spray
11. Demonstration: Making detangling spray
12. 8.7 Formulating co-wash
13. 8.8 Formulating solid conditioner bars
14. 8.8.1 Formulation example: solid conditioner bar
15. Demonstration: Making a solid conditioner bar
16. 8.9 Formulating your own conditioners
17. Worksheet: Conditioner Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
18. Worksheet: Solid Conditioner Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
19. Activity: Formulating your own conditioner
20. 8.10 Troubleshooting conditioners
21. Module 8 Textbook
22. Module 8 Audio files
23. Module 8 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 9
2. Module 9 Learning outcomes
3. 9.1 Hair treatments and styling products: an introduction
4. 9.2 Formulating hair oil
5. 9.3 Formulating anhydrous hair mask/butter
6. Demonstration: Making a hair mask/butter
7. 9.4 Formulating hair wax
8. 9.5 Formulating anti-frizz spray
9. 9.6 Formulating dry shampoo
10. Demonstration: Making dry shampoo
11. 9.7 Formulating clay based mask
12. 9.8 Formulating Ayurvedic shampoo
13. 9.9 Formulating scalp scrub
14. Demonstration: Making scalp scrub
15. 9.10 Formulating scalp serum
16. 9.11 Formulating hair gel
17. 9.12 Formulating salt spray
18. Demonstration: Making salt spray
19. 9.13 Formulating heat protection spray
20. 9.14 Formulating your own hair treatments and styling products
21. Worksheet: Powdered Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
22. Worksheet: Anhydrous Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
23. Worksheet: Gel-based Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
24. Worksheet: Water-based Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
25. Activity: Formulating your own hair treatment and styling products
26. 9.15 Troubleshooting hair treatments and styling products
27. Module 9 Textbook
28. Module 9 Audio files
29. Module 9 Quiz
1. Introduction to Module 10
2. Module 10 Learning outcomes
3. 10.1 Overview: selling your products legally
4. Activity: Start keeping a manufacturing log
5. Template: Manufacturing log/batch file
6. Download: Manufacturing log/batch file
7. 10.2 Cosmetic product testing
8. 10.3 Cosmetic regulations by country
9. Australia cosmetic regulations
10. Canada cosmetic regulations
11. EU / UK cosmetic regulations
12. India cosmetic regulations
13. New Zealand cosmetic regulations
14. South Africa cosmetic regulations
15. USA cosmetic regulations
16. 10.4 IFRA guidelines and calculating allergen levels
17. IFRA Standards
18. IFRA classes
19. Example: IFRA Conformity Certificate
20. Example: Allergen certificate
21. Module 10 Textbook
22. BONUS: Guide to organic certification
1. Feedback form
1. Guidelines for submitting assignments
2. Assignment 1: Classifying ingredients
3. Assignment Workbook (Assignments 2-7)
4. Submit assignments

About this course

$997.00
242 lessons
14.5 hours of video content

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Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation

Accredited, multi-media online course.
Study from anywhere in the world.

Course curriculum

Welcome!

Getting support

Useful resources

Module 1: Creating professional haircare formulations

Module 2: Hair biology and hair type

Module 3: Lab skills, equipment and packaging

Module 4: Shampoo theory and the science of surfactants

Module 5: Additional haircare ingredients

Module 6: Formulating and making shampoos

Module 7: Conditioner theory and the science of emulsification

Module 8: Formulating and making conditioners

Module 9: Formulating and making hair treatments and styling products

Module 10: Cosmetic regulations and product testing

Feedback

Assignments

About this course

Accredited, multi-media online course.Study from anywhere in the world.

Welcome!

Getting support

Useful resources

Module 1: Creating professional haircare formulations

Module 2: Hair biology and hair type

Module 3: Lab skills, equipment and packaging

Module 4: Shampoo theory and the science of surfactants

Module 5: Additional haircare ingredients

Module 6: Formulating and making shampoos

Module 7: Conditioner theory and the science of emulsification

Module 8: Formulating and making conditioners

Module 9: Formulating and making hair treatments and styling products

Module 10: Cosmetic regulations and product testing

Feedback

Assignments

About this course

Accredited, multi-media online course.
Study from anywhere in the world.