Lightweight Hair Care Collection for Type 1C & 2A Hair
These formulations are designed for straight to slightly wavy hair that requires lightweight cleansing, conditioning and hydration without weighing the hair down.
Lightweight Moisturising Shampoo
Makes: 1 kg
| Ingredient | % | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled Water | q.s. to 100 | 595 g* |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES 28%) | 20.0 | 200 g |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | 10.0 | 100 g |
| Coco Glucoside | 5.0 | 50 g |
| Glycerine | 2.5 | 25 g |
| Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Hydrolysed Wheat Protein | 0.5 | 5 g |
| Polyquaternium-7 | 0.3 | 3 g |
| Euxyl PE 9010 | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Fragrance | 0.5 | 5 g |
| Total | 100% | 1000 g |
*Water adjusted to bring the total to 100%.
Method
- Add the distilled water to the main vessel.
- Add the glycerine and mix well.
- Slowly stir in the SLES.
- Add the Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
- Add the Coco Glucoside and mix gently to minimise foam.
- Add the Panthenol.
- Add the Hydrolysed Wheat Protein.
- Add the Polyquaternium-7.
- Cool to below 40°C.
- Add the fragrance.
- Add Euxyl PE 9010.
- Adjust the pH to 5.0–5.5 using a citric acid solution.
- Bottle.
Lightweight Conditioner
Makes: 1 kg
| Ingredient | % | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled Water | q.s. to 100 | 881 g* |
| BTMS-50 | 4.0 | 40 g |
| Cetyl Alcohol | 2.0 | 20 g |
| Glycerine | 3.0 | 30 g |
| Jojoba Oil | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Panthenol | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Hydrolysed Wheat Protein | 0.5 | 5 g |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 | 2 g |
| Fragrance | 0.3 | 3 g |
| Euxyl PE 9010 | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Total | 100% | 1000 g |
*Water adjusted to bring the total to 100%.
Method
- Heat the distilled water and glycerine to 75°C.
- In a separate vessel, heat the BTMS-50, Cetyl Alcohol and Jojoba Oil to 75°C until melted.
- Add the oil phase to the water phase while mixing.
- Continue mixing until a smooth emulsion forms.
- Cool with gentle stirring.
- Below 40°C, add the Panthenol, Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Vitamin E, fragrance and Euxyl PE 9010.
- Adjust the pH to 4.5–5.0.
- Bottle.
Lightweight Leave-in Conditioning Spray
Makes: 1 kg
| Ingredient | % | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled Water | q.s. to 100 | 950 g* |
| Glycerine | 2.0 | 20 g |
| Panthenol | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Polyquaternium-7 | 0.3 | 3 g |
| Hydrolysed Wheat Protein | 0.5 | 5 g |
| Fragrance | 0.2 | 2 g |
| Euxyl PE 9010 | 1.0 | 10 g |
| Total | 100% | 1000 g |
*Water adjusted to bring the total to 100%.
Method
- Add the distilled water to the mixing vessel.
- Add the glycerine and mix until dissolved.
- Add the Panthenol.
- Add the Hydrolysed Wheat Protein.
- Add the Polyquaternium-7.
- Below 40°C, add the fragrance and Euxyl PE 9010.
- Adjust the pH to 4.5–5.0.
- Bottle in a fine mist spray bottle.
Product Benefits
- Lightweight formulas that won’t weigh down fine hair.
- Improves softness and shine.
- Helps reduce frizz.
- Adds moisture while maintaining volume.
- Suitable for straight (Type 1C) and lightly wavy (Type 2A) hair.

