Author name: Creighton Thomas

Most of us grew up reaching for a plastic bottle every time we stepped into the shower. Liquid formulas have been the default since the 1930s, and old habits stick around. But the personal care industry has moved forward in ways that make the traditional bottled formula look, well, a little dated. Solid alternatives are […]

When you start comparing contract manufacturers for your next line of shampoo bars, conditioners, or grooming products, the conversation often jumps straight to pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities. That makes sense. But here is a question worth asking earlier in the process: what credentials does this facility actually hold? A manufacturer’s credentials tell

A few years ago, solid shampoo bars and waterless conditioners were curiosities. Something you might spot at a farmer’s market or in a niche DTC brand’s lineup. That perception has changed, and the data support it. The global hair care market was valued at roughly $93.9 billion in 2025, according to the IMARC Group, with

Something is happening in contract manufacturing facilities across the country, and it has nothing to do with flashy marketing campaigns or influencer endorsements. The actual production lines, the ingredient sourcing protocols, the lab benches where formulations are tested, all of it is changing because of one movement that refuses to slow down. Non-toxic beauty has

The private label segment of the hair care world is on a completely different trajectory than it was even two years ago. Regulatory changes, new consumer expectations, and rapid ingredient innovation have created something that looks less like a slow evolution and more like a full reset. For brand owners, retailers, and contract manufacturers, the

The personal care industry produces roughly 120 billion units of packaging every year. Most of it, perhaps as much as 95%, ends up in landfills or waterways rather than recycling centers. For brands built around sustainability, that statistic is more than uncomfortable. It is the reason a growing number of zero-waste companies are rethinking the

A few years ago, shampoo bars and pressed conditioners were curiosities on the shelf. They attracted eco-conscious early adopters, but mainstream buyers weren’t convinced. That’s changed. The global solid shampoo bars market is projected to reach roughly $12.16 billion in 2026, growing steadily to an estimated $19.23 billion by 2034. Concentrated, anhydrous formulations now compete

Getting the price per unit down on shampoo bars is one of the most common conversations we have with brand owners. Everyone wants it, but nobody wants to sacrifice what makes their product actually work. The good news? There are real, tested ways to trim expenses across formulation, production, and packaging without gutting the things

Running a private label hair care line sounds exciting until you’re staring at pallets of unsold shampoo bars or scrambling to fill orders because your packaging supplier missed a deadline. We see it constantly. Brands pour energy into formulation, branding, and social media, then treat their supply chain as an afterthought. That approach catches up

The global solid shampoo bar category is expanding at a compound annual growth rate above 5% and is projected to pass $16 billion before the end of the decade. North America alone accounts for nearly half of that demand, driven by consumers looking for plastic-free, sulfate-free, and travel-ready alternatives to liquid shampoos. That is a