ONLINE SHAMPOO BAR COURSE
Learn to Make Shampoo Bars and Formulate Them for Different Hair Types
Go beyond copying a fixed recipe. Learn how shampoo bars work, how the ingredients fit together, and how to adjust a formula to create bars that better suit different hair needs.
- Clear, practical step-by-step teaching
- Tested starting formulas you can actually make
- Learn how and why to adapt your own recipes
Learn the skills, not just the steps
By the End of the Course, You Will Know How To...
Understand the structure of a shampoo-bar formula so you can make confident choices instead of wondering what to change when a recipe does not quite suit you.
1
Understand the Formula
See what each part of a shampoo-bar recipe contributes and why the balance matters.
2
Choose Ingredients Intelligently
Learn how ingredient choices affect cleansing, conditioning, feel, hardness and performance.
3
Adjust for Hair Type
Use the formulation principles to adapt a starting recipe for different hair and scalp needs.
4
Make the Bars Correctly
Follow the practical process from weighing and combining ingredients through moulding and finishing.
5
Troubleshoot Problems
Understand what may have gone wrong when texture, hardness or performance is not what you expected.
6
Create Your Own Variations
Move from “following a recipe” to making informed changes and developing formulas that are your own.
The Difference That Matters
More Than Just Recipes to Follow
Many shampoo-bar courses teach you to reproduce a small set of predetermined recipes. That is useful until you want something different.
This course is designed to teach you how to think about the formula itself — so you understand what can be changed, what should stay balanced, and how to build a bar around the result you want.
- Start with proven formulas instead of guessing from scratch.
- Learn what each ingredient is doing in the formula.
- See how to make purposeful adjustments for different hair types.
- Gain skills you can use long after you have finished the course.
A typical recipe-only course
“Here is the recipe. Follow it.”
- You can reproduce the instructor's bar
- Changing ingredients becomes guesswork
- The formula may not suit your hair
- You remain dependent on other people's recipes
The PureBodyCare approach
“Here is how the formula works.”
- Begin with tested starting formulas
- Understand why the recipe is built that way
- Adjust it for different hair needs
- Develop your own variations with confidence
What You'll Actually Learn
Course Curriculum
Note - Expand the modules to see the lessons and check out the free previews.
Module 1 - What the Course Will Cover
- Important Information About the Course
- The PH Secret - Syndet Versus Soap
- How Electric Charges Affect Your Hair
Module 2 - What You Will Need Before You Get Started
- Section Introduction
- Preparing Your Workspace
- Equipment
- Equipment Shopping List
- Molds
- Summary of What You Have Learnt in This Module
Module 3 - Ingredients and Fragrances
- Section introduction
- Surfactants
- Conditioning Agents
- Hardeners and Humectants
- Fragrance and Colours
- Essential Oils in Haircare
- Botanical Extracts
- Preservatives
- Ingredient Shopping List
- Let's Take a Look At The Recipe
- Shampoo Bar Recipes
Module 4 - Making The Shampoo Bar
- Introduction to Making the Shampoo Bar
- Quick Overview of How to Make The Shampoo Bar
- Tips For Making the Shampoo Bar
- Making the Shampoo Bar
- Turning Out The Shampoo Bar
- Section Summary
Module 5 - Substituting Ingredients
- The 100% Rule
- Customising for Hair Types
Module 6 - Storing and Packaging Your Shampoo Bars
- Introduction to Storing and Packaging Your Shampoo Bars
- Storing and Packaging Your Bars
Module 7 - Course Conclusion
- Course Conclusion
Free Lesson Previews
Take a Look Inside the Course
See how Shona teaches before you enrol. These three previews let you sample the formulation knowledge, the ingredient choices and the practical making process.
FREE PREVIEW
Preview 01 - Understanding
How the Course Works
See how the different parts of a shampoo-bar formula work together, and why understanding the structure makes future changes much easier.
- Watch this lesson
FREE PREVIEW
Preview 02 - Formulation
The pH Secret
See how the different parts of a shampoo-bar formula work together, and why understanding the structure makes future changes much easier.
- Watch this lesson
FREE PREVIEW
Preview 03 - Practical
Quick Overview of Making the Bars
See how the different parts of a shampoo-bar formula work together, and why understanding the structure makes future changes much easier.
- Watch this lesson
Something to be proud of
Complete the Course and Receive Your Certificate
After completing the course you'll receive a certificate of completion in recognition that you worked through and completed the training.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Designed for Beginners Who Want Clear, Practical Instruction
- You have never made a shampoo bar before.
- You have found online recipes confusing or incomplete.
- You want a structured, self-paced course you can revisit.
- You want to know why the ingredients and steps matter.
This course is a good fit when you want more than a short recipe video and would prefer to understand the equipment, ingredients and complete making process.
An Important Distinction
This course teaches solid syndet shampoo bars. These are formulated with surfactants designed for cleansing hair; they are not ordinary cold-process soap promoted for use as shampoo.
Learn with Shona
Clear Teaching, Practical Experience, No Unnecessary Mystery
Shona takes you through the process carefully, explaining not only what to do but the reasoning behind the formula. The aim is to leave you able to make logical formulation decisions for yourself.
You will see the process demonstrated step by step, with the emphasis on understanding, safety and techniques you can use in your own future recipes.
- Detailed explanations without overwhelming jargon
- Practical demonstrations you can follow at home
- Formulation knowledge you can apply beyond the course recipes
What Our Students Say
Here Is Just Some of the Feedback We’ve Received…
The instructor is through and makes the soap making doable and interesting.
Annie Kim
I love all of these classes every product we have made has come out very professional and top quality! Thank you for all your hard work on these classes!
Ashley and Gwendolyn Rocks
Shona is a very good instructor. She goes through each step thoroughly and if you still have any questions, answers you pretty quickly. All her soap making courses has helped with clarified a lot of things that books where confusing.
Zoe Reeves
The course was amazing. I learned so much about it, and I’ll keep going with Shona’s courses because she was clear, detailed and concise.
Fabrice MOUVEAU
Shona is a very great instructor and informative in each class she teach. I enjoy her classes very much and I learn a lot from her as she explains everything and also provide resources to refer to for your understanding.
Camille
The instructor is through and makes the soap making doable and interesting.
Shanitra Harris
What You'll Get
Everything Included
Complete Video Course
Step-by-step lessons covering both the formulation principles and the practical making process.
Tested Starting Formulas
Reliable example formulas you can begin with, then adapt using what you learn in the course.
Formulation Guidance
learn how ingredients work together so you can make informed changes instead of simply copying recipes.
Downloadable Resources
Helpful worksheets, reference materials, and downloads to support your learning.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a certificate when you complete the course as a tangible record of your achievement.
Your Chosen Access Period
Choose 1, 2 or 5 years of access and revisit the course whenever you need to during that period.
Completely Risk Free
Your Money-Back Guarantee
If, for any reason, you don’t like this amazing course, you can get a full refund anytime within 30 days after your purchase. If you have any issues, just get in touch with our friendly support team and they’ll either help you out until you get the results you need or give you a swift refund.
Choose your access period
Learn at Your Own Pace
Whichever access period you choose, you get the same complete course and the same formulation teaching, all from a simple one-time payment - no subscription.
1 Year of Access
$127USD
Complete course access for 12 months.
- 1 Year Full Access to the Course & All Updates
- Immediate Access
- Downloadable Resources
- Certificate of Completion
- Full Help and Support For Members
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2 Years of Access
$147USD
Extra time to revisit the formulation lessons as your skills develop.
- 1 Year Full Access to the Course & All Updates
- Immediate Access
- Downloadable Resources
- Certificate of Completion
- Full Help and Support For Members
5 Years of Access
$167USD
Long-term reference access to the course and formulation guidance.
- 1 Year Full Access to the Course & All Updates
- Immediate Access
- Downloadable Resources
- Certificate of Completion
- Full Help and Support For Members
Questions before you enrol?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I just receive a set of recipes?
No. The course includes tested starting formulas but also teaches how the formulas work and how to adjust them.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course. It is a certificate of completion, not a professional accreditation.
Is this a subscription?
No. Each option is a single payment for the access period shown. There is no automatic renewal.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. We offer a 30 day money back guarantee. This removes all the risk from you, enabling you to buy with confidence.
Is the course suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. The course begins with equipment, workspace preparation and ingredient explanations before demonstrating the complete process. No previous shampoo-bar-making experience is required.
Ready to Make Your First Shampoo Bars?
Choose the access period that suits you and start learning with Shona today.
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