Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation (2nd Edition)

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Course curriculum

1. 2nd Edition: What's new?
2. Transitioning from the 1st to 2nd Edition
1. Welcome to the course
2. Welcome from the Directors
3. Guide to the online classroom
4. The benefits of formulating your own haircare products
5. Seven steps to becoming a confident haircare formulator
6. How to get the most from the course
7. Course roadmap and learning outcomes
8. The products you will learn to formulate
9. Monitoring your progress: activities, quizzes, and assignments
10. Planning your studies
11. Download: Study Planner
12. Download: Welcome textbook
1. Meet the team
2. Add us to your address book
3. What support is available
4. Student communication and support guidelines
5. Accessing tutor support
6. Requesting to join the Facebook group
7. Download: Getting support textbook
8. Quiz
1. Introduction to useful resources
2. Equipment list
3. Equipment checklist
4. Ingredient starter list
5. Supplier list
6. Glossary of terms
7. Download: Useful resources textbook
1. Introduction to Module 1
2. Module 1 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 1 workbook
4. 1.1 Cosmetic definitions, categories and regulations
5. 1.2 Your brand values
6. Activity: Your brand values
7. 1.3 Types of haircare formula
8. 1.4 What is a formula
9. Download: Formulation worksheet
10. 1.5 Product concept to final formula
11. Download: Formulation comparison worksheet
12. 1.6 Using a product development brief
13. Download: Product development brief
14. 1.7 Using a benchmark
15. Download: Benchmark product analysis
16. Activity: Complete a benchmark analysis
17. 1.8 Sensory evaluation
18. Download: Shampoo sensory evaluation
19. Download: Conditioner sensory evaluation
20. Activity: Complete a sensory product evaluation
21. 1.9 Cosmetic product testing
22. Download: Module 1 textbook
23. Module 1 quiz
24. Checking in
1. Introduction to Module 2
2. Module 2 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 2 workbook
4. 2.1. Hair anatomy and physiology
5. 2.2 Physical properties of hair
6. 2.3 Hair types
7. 2.4 Hair damage and haircare concerns
8. 2.5. Haircare routines for different hair types
9. Activity: Creating a haircare routine
10. Download: Module 2 textbook
11. Module 2 quiz
1. Introduction to Module 3
2. Module 3 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 3 workbook
4. 3.1 Equipment for your home lab
5. Equipment you need for making natural skincare and haircare products at home
6. 3.2 Professional lab equipment
7. Activity: Set up your home lab
8. 3.3 Scaling up and manufacturing equipment
9. 3.4 Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
10. Download: Calibration records and manufacturing log
11. 3.5 Lab techniques and skills
12. 3.6 Testing pH
13. How to take care of and calibrate your pH meter
14. Activity: Practice calibrating your pH meter
15. 3.7 Adjusting pH
16. How to measure and adjust the pH of your product
17. 3.8 Calculating batch sizes
18. Download: Calculating a batch
19. Download: Batch calculators
20. Activity: Calculating a batch
21. 3.9 Cosmetic packaging
22. Activity: Research packaging options
23. Download: Module 3 textbook
24. Module 3 quiz
25. Checking in
1. Introduction to Module 4
2. Module 4 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 4 workbook
4. 4.1 Shampoos: An introduction
5. 4.2 The structure of a shampoo formulation
6. 4.3 The Science of surfactants
7. 4.4 Surfactant types
8. 4.5 Natural surfactant options
9. Download: Surfactants chart
10. 4.6 Surfactant active matter
11. Download: Active matter calculator
12. Demonstration: How to use the active matter calculator
13. Activity: Substituting surfactants
14. Download: Module 4 textbook
15. Module 4 quiz
1. Introduction to Module 5
2. Module 5 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 5 workbook
4. 5.1 Classification of ingredients and raw materials
5. 5.2 Compatibility of ingredients and raw materials
6. 5.3 Ingredients and functions: An overview
7. 5.4 Researching ingredients and raw materials
8. Activity: Download an MSDS and CoA
9. 5.4.1 Choosing a raw material supplier
10. 5.5 Thickeners
11. 5.6 Conditioning ingredients
12. 5.7 Pearlizers, fragrance and colorants
13. 5.7.1 International Fragrance Association (IFRA) guidelines and calculating allergen levels
14. Download: IFRA standards (51st amendment)
15. Download: Example IFRA conformity certificate and Allergen declaration
16. 5.8 Active ingredients: vitamins, cosmeceuticals, plant extracts
17. 5.9 Clays, powders and exfoliants
18. 5.10 pH adjusters
19. 5.11 Solubilizers
20. 5.11.1 Experiment and report: Three natural solubilizers
21. 5.12 Preserving cosmetics
22. 5.12.1 Strategies for prolonging shelf-life
23. 5.12.2 Natural preservatives
24. 5.12.3 Creating a preservative system
25. 5.13 Organizing and storing materials in your lab
26. Download: Incoming ingredient (raw material) log
27. Activity: Start keeping an Incoming ingredient (raw material) log
28. 5.14 Substituting ingredients
29. 5.15 Supplier list
30. Activity: Researching where to buy your ingredients
31. Download: Module 5 textbook
32. Module 5 quiz
1. Introduction to Module 6
2. Module 6 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 6 workbook
4. 6.1 Formulating different types of shampoo
5. Download: Liquid shampoo product development brief and formulation worksheet
6. Download: Solid shampoo product development brief and formulation worksheet
7. 6.2 Formulating regular shampoo
8. Demonstration: Aloe and Lavender Shampoo for Moderate Hair
9. 6.3 Formulating clarifying shampoo
10. Demonstration: Citrus Burst Clarifying Shampoo
11. 6.4 Formulating daily use shampoo
12. 6.5 Formulating conditioning/2-in-1 shampoo
13. 6.6 Formulating anti-dandruff shampoo
14. Demonstration: Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
15. 6.7 Formulating solid shampoo bars
16. 6.7.1 Formulation example: Cocoa Butter and Peppermint Shampoo Bar
17. 6.7.2 Formulation example: Fragrant Orange Solid Shampoo Bar
18. Demonstration: Fragrant Orange Shampoo Bar
19. 6.7.3 Formulation example: Fortifying Shampoo Bar
20. 6.7.4 Formulation example: Argan and Geranium Shampoo Bar
21. Demonstration: Argan and Geranium Shampoo Bar
22. 6.8 Troubleshooting shampoos
23. Activity: Formulating your own shampoo
24. Download: Module 6 textbook
25. Module 6 quiz
26. Checking in
1. Introduction to Module 7
2. Module 7 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 7 workbook
4. 7.1 Conditioners: An introduction
5. 7.2 The structure of a conditioner formulation
6. Activity: Deciphering a conditioner INCI list
7. 7.3 Creating emulsions
8. 7.4 Emulsifiers and polymers for haircare
9. Download: Module 7 textbook
10. Module 7 quiz
1. Introduction to Module 8
2. Module 8 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 8 workbook
4. 8.1 Formulating different types of conditioner
5. Download: Liquid conditioner product development brief and formulation worksheet
6. Download: Solid conditioner product development brief and formulation worksheet
7. 8.2 Formulating rinse-off conditioner
8. Demonstration: Shea and Coconut Conditioner for Dry Hair
9. 8.3 Formulating leave-in conditioner
10. 8.4 Formulating intensive conditioner
11. Demonstration: Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner
12. 8.5 Formulating detangling spray
13. Demonstration: Lavender and Mandarin Detangling Spray
14. 8.6 Formulating co-wash
15. 8.7 Formulating solid conditioner bars
16. 8.7.1 Formulation example: Vanilla and Benzoin Conditioner Bar
17. Demonstration: Vanilla and Benzoin Conditioner Bar
18. 8.7.2 Formulation example: Honey and Banana Deep Conditioner Bar
19. 8.8 Troubleshooting conditioners
20. Activity: Formulating your own conditioner
21. Download: Module 8 textbook
22. Module 8 quiz
23. Checking in
1. Introduction to Module 9
2. Module 9 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 9 workbook
4. 9.1 Formulating different types of hair treatments and styling products
5. 9.2 Formulating hair and scalp oil
6. 9.3 Formulating anhydrous hair masks and butters
7. Demonstration: Shea and Black Castor Oil Hair Butter
8. 9.4 Formulating hair wax, hair pomade and edge control
9. Demonstration: Mojito Hair Wax
10. 9.5 Formulating anti-frizz spray
11. 9.6 Formulating dry shampoo
12. Demonstration: Purifying Dry Shampoo
13. 9.7 Formulating clay-based mask
14. 9.8 Formulating Ayurvedic shampoo
15. 9.9 Formulating scalp scrub
16. Demonstration: Energizing Scalp Scrub
17. 9.10 Formulating scalp serum
18. 9.11 Formulating hair gel and gel-base edge control
19. 9.12 Formulating salt spray
20. Demonstration: Sea Salt Texture Spray
21. 9.13 Formulating curl custard/pudding
22. 9.14 Troubleshooting hair treatments and styling products
23. Download: Powdered products product development brief and formulation worksheet
24. Download: Anhydrous products product development brief and formulation worksheet
25. Download: Water-based products product development brief and formulation worksheet
26. Activity: Formulating your own treatments and styling products
27. Download: Module 9 textbook
28. Module 9 quiz
1. Introduction to Module 10
2. Module 10 Learning outcomes
3. Download: Module 10 workbook
4. 10.1 Seling your products legally: An introduction
5. Download: Manufacturing Log Batch File
6. Activity: Start keeping a manufacturing log
7. 10.2 Creating a product information file
8. Download: Product information file template
9. Example: Product information file template - completed
10. 10.3 Cosmetic regulations by country
11. 10.3.1 Australia cosmetic regulations
12. 10.3.2 Canada cosmetic regulations
13. 10.3.3 European cosmetic regulations
14. 10.3.4 India cosmetic regulations
15. 10.3.5 New Zealand cosmetic regulations
16. 10.3.6 South Africa cosmetic regulations
17. 10.3.7 UK cosmetic regulations
18. 10.3.8 USA cosmetic regulations
19. 10.4 Cosmetic claims
20. Download: Module 10 textbook
21. Module 10 quiz
1. Guidelines for submitting assignments
2. Assignment checklist
3. Assignment 1: Classifying ingredients
4. Assignment 2: Calculating a batch
5. Assignment 3: Varying a formula
6. Assignment 4: Shampoo formula
7. Assignment 5: Calculating Active Matter
8. Assignment 6: Conditioner formula
9. Submit assignments
1. Please give your feedback
2. Feedback form

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Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation (2nd Edition)

Course curriculum

The Second Edition

Welcome

Getting support

Useful resources

Module 1: Creating professional haircare formulations

Module 2: Hair Biology and Hair Types

Module 3: Lab skills, equipment and packaging

Module 4: Shampoo theory and the science of surfactants

Module 5: Haircare ingredients and raw materials

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 business essentials

Assignments

Feedback

About this course