Recipes & Formulas

Every formula published here has been made, tested, and used before it goes anywhere near this page. If the result wasn’t good enough to use myself, it doesn’t get published. That’s the only quality filter that matters.

Right now the collection covers syndet shampoo bars and conditioner bars — two hair types for shampoo, one conditioner formula, with more in development as testing continues. The collection will grow into body care and eventually household products as formulas are confirmed.

Every recipe includes the full ingredient list with weights and percentages, a step-by-step process with the visual cues that actually matter, what went wrong on my first batch, and a cost breakdown so you know exactly what you’re making and what it costs.

New here?

If you’re making your first bar of any kind, the beginner syndet shampoo bar recipe is the place to start. The process is straightforward, the equipment list is short, and everything is explained from first principles.

If you’re ready for a conditioner bar, start with the beginner conditioner bar recipe — but make the shampoo bar first. The process is similar and it’s easier to learn on a shampoo bar before adding the temperature management the conditioner bar requires.

Not sure which formula suits your hair type? The free troubleshooting guide is a good starting point.