How to start a hair care line
- Focus on the purpose of your hair product - Many manufacturers don't have a clear idea of what their unique selling proposition should be.
- Create prototypes - It's ok if you don't find the right formula at first. Are you looking for a natural hair regimen using all natural products. Here are a few of my favorite DIY recipes that will definitely leave your hear looking and feeling healthy
NETTLE TEA HAIR GROWTH RINSE
Ingredients:
2 handfuls of nettle roots
2 quarts of cold water
Directions:
Wash and dry nettle roots. Soak 2 handfuls of roots in 2 quarts of cold water overnight. Next day bring mix to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes; strain roots; use remaining liquid as a hair rinse. This is a hair growth stimulant and when used overtime, will reduce grey hairs. DIY Natural Hair Products
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Jojoba, Almond or Olive Oil
2-3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
3 drops of essential oil of cypress
3 drops of essential oil of lavender
3 drops of essential oil of rosemary
3 drops of essential oil of cedar wood
Directions:
In a small bowl mix ingredients. Add enough sugar to make a thin paste Do not heat the oil as this will melt the sugar.
To Use: Wet hair in shower. If you have styling products in your hair, apply a little conditioner to make hair more pliable then rinse. Take a heaping scoop of the scrub and apply to scalp, separating hair to reach entire scalp. In circular motion, scrub the scalp with the mixture for 5 minutes. Rinse well, then shampoo and condition hair as normal.
AVOCADO AND BANANA CONDITIONING HAIR MASK
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 ripe avocado
1 tbsp wheat germ or olive oil
Directions
Mash all of the ingredients in a bowl or blender. Apply mask to hair, including the scalp if you want, or just deep condition the ends. Put on a shower cap or wrap hair in saran wrap and let sit for about 15 minutes, or longer. Can use overnight for ultra conditioning. Rinse mask out
GINGER DANDRUFF TREATMENT
- Test your products on volunteers - Look for a direct contact with those who may be your target public. DIY Natural Hair Products