Eighteen hair and scalp concepts built on the worries your customers already have: hair fall, flakes, a hot scalp under the tudung, early greys, frizz, a tired fringe. Shampoos, tonics, serums, roll-ons, masks, oils and mists, for women, men and kids. Pick one, and we make it yours.
Inside
Every scalp, every strand, one factory
Hair care is bought on a worry and kept on a feeling. Every concept here answers one real worry for one kind of shopper, and is built on hair and scalp care our factory already makes. Each comes with three reasons brands pick it, the market behind it, where it goes in 2027 and how it grows into a full line.
Less hair fall
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Clear DrainBuilt around the drain check: care that helps reduce hair fall from breakage.
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Scalp to StrandA balanced, less oily scalp first, then stronger hair from the root.
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28-Day Root CourseA hair course with a start and a finish line, not another shampoo.
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From Kitchen to ScalpMother's onion remedy for stronger hair, without the cutting, juicing or smell.
Scalp first
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Black Shirt ShampooFewer visible flakes, less scalp oil, and your black shirt back.
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Under the ScarfScalp care made for a covered day.
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Hairline ReliefThe scarf comes off, the cool goes on: a night roll-on for the hairline.
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Scalp Reset ScrubA weekly scalp scrub, like the face scrub you already trust.
Grey and age
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Anti-Grey Scalp SerumOne nightly scalp serum for hair that is starting to grey and thin.
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Burnout Hair SerumOne leave-on serum for what a hard year shows on hair.
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Earned SilverBlue-flower care for silver hair worn on purpose: cool, soft and proud.
Lengths and shine
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Humid-Proof Frizz OilSmooth ends at 8am that still look smooth at 6pm.
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Bond Back Repair MaskFor hair that has been coloured, rebonded and ironed, and feels it.
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Scent Trail Hair MistA fresh scent that follows you, from hair to hijab to evening.
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Fringe FreshTouch up your fringe like your lipstick: fresh at the first tap.
Men and family
16
Barber's ProofA no-fuss nightly tonic for men, built on actives studied on men.
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Barber Bench Beard KitBeard oil, beard balm and matte clay, made for the barber's shelf.
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Little Locks Head to ToeOne mild wash for hair and body, and a spray for easier combing.
Chapter · 4 concepts
Less hair fall
Hair fall is the shelf every shopper checks
Hair fall is the hair worry shoppers feel most personally, and it shows up in the shower drain, on the pillow and on a dark shirt. It is also the biggest specialised corner of the shampoo aisle, and it is changing shape. Shoppers who have tried one bottle after another now want routines: a shampoo with a conditioner, a leave-on tonic, a course with a finish line, or a trusted home remedy made easy. Malaysia's hair care market keeps growing, with shampoo the largest shelf, while across Asia-Pacific serums are the fastest-growing format in hair fall care. For 2027, the brands that win will sell a clear routine with a reason to come back, built on careful cosmetic wording that strengthens and nourishes the hair from the root.
The market in numbers
Malaysia's hair care market was worth USD 396.02 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 547.18 million by 2034; shampoo is the largest product at 45% (Malaysia).
IMARC Group (Malaysia Hair Care Market, report summary), 2026
Asia-Pacific hair fall care products are forecast to grow from USD 0.68 billion in 2025 to USD 1.05 billion by 2030, with serums the fastest-growing type at 10.72% a year (Asia-Pacific).
Mordor Intelligence (Asia-Pacific hair fall care products, report summary), updated 2 December 2025
Kline found that preventing hair fall remains the main function shoppers look for in scalp care in most markets, and in Japan more than half of scalp care products are made for hair fall (global).
Kline, Hair loss prevention remains the number one function consumers seek in scalp care products, 22 September 2022
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Shampoo
Clear Drain
Built around the drain check: care that helps reduce hair fall from breakage.
“Every time I shower I look down at the drain, and every time there seems to be more hair there.”
Nobody counts their hair, but everybody looks at the drain. It is the most private check in the day, and the moment a shopper decides something has to change. Clear Drain is built around that moment. Instead of one more bottle promising the same thing, it is a whole shower range with one simple idea: a clearer drain through less breakage. Shampoo, conditioner, leave-in mask and scalp tonic each carry a plant complex for the hair root and care that helps reduce hair fall from breakage. For a brand, the drain is a moment anyone can picture, and a range gives it four facings instead of one.
Why brands pick it
1
A moment everyone knows
The drain check is private, daily and universal, so the shopper recognises the problem in one glance at the pack or the video.
2
A range, not a bottle
Four steps carry one story, so one shopper becomes a four-item basket and the brand gets a full block on the shelf.
3
Gentle enough for daily use
Mild cleansing and conditioning suit daily washing in a hot climate, with results set by the brand's own tests.
01Clear DrainA plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts (an active studied by its maker against placebo in a leave-on lotion), pea sprout extract for the hair root, a caffeine complex for a fresh scalp feel, and panthenol for stronger-feeling lengths. Make it as: Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-in hair mask, Scalp tonic
What each part brings
The root
Strength from the root
a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts helps strengthen and nourish the hair root
The lengths
Less breakage fall
panthenol and a light conditioning base help reduce hair fall from breakage in the shower and the brush
The range
One story, every step
the same water-based actives sit in shampoo, conditioner, mask and tonic, so the whole shower shelf repeats one promise
Why there is demand
Asia Pacific is the biggest region for shampoos sold against hair fall: about USD 1.43 billion in 2025, 39.9% of world sales, with e-commerce the largest channel at 41.7% (Asia Pacific and global).1
In Asia-Pacific hair fall care, shampoos and conditioners hold 52.61% of sales in 2024, and products for women are forecast to grow fastest, at 11.22% a year to 2030 (Asia-Pacific).2
Asia Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region for shampoos sold for stronger, fuller-looking hair, at 7.4% a year to 2034, and natural ingredient lines are growing faster than conventional ones (global report).3
2027 outlook
Hair fall is the biggest specialised shampoo shelf in Asia Pacific, and it is moving from one bottle to a routine. Shampoo and conditioner still carry most of the money, but women are the fastest-growing buyers and online is now the largest channel, where a short drain video sells better than a list of actives. A range that tells one clear story across every shower step fits that shopper into 2027.123
Grow it into a line
Root conditionerCompletes every wash and helps reduce hair fall from breakage when detangling.Detangle with less breakage.Why add it The natural second bottle in every wash, which doubles the basket.
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Leave-in hair maskA weekly step that keeps lengths soft and less prone to snapping.Soft lengths that snap less.Why add it Adds a weekly ritual and a higher-value item to the range.
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Daily scalp tonicThe leave-on step that nourishes the hair root between washes.Nourish the root every day.Why add it A leave-on step with a faster repeat cycle than shampoo.
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Travel shower duoMini shampoo and conditioner for gym bags, hotels and first-time trial.Your routine, packed for the trip.Why add it Low-cost trial that pulls new shoppers into the full range.
How to sell the full range
Open with the drain, not the ingredients: a short video of a clean drain after a shower says more than any claim. Sell the shampoo first, then make the conditioner the obvious partner for less breakage when detangling. Add the leave-on tonic for shoppers who want to do more. It suits pharmacy and drugstore shelves, hair care brands moving into routines, and online live selling where a demo closes the sale.
LaunchOpen with the shampoo and root conditioner as a pair, sold on the drain moment.
Month 3Add the daily scalp tonic as the leave-on step for shoppers ready for more.
Month 6Bring in the leave-in mask and the travel duo for gifting, trial and online bundles.
PW Consulting (Worldwide shampoo market report for hair fall, report summary), updated 24 June 2026
Mordor Intelligence (Asia-Pacific hair fall care products, report summary), updated 2 December 2025
Market Intelo (shampoo market report, report summary), verified June 2026
02
Scalp tonic
Scalp to Strand
A balanced, less oily scalp first, then stronger hair from the root.
“By lunchtime my scalp is oily and flaky again, and I keep finding hair on my shoulders.”
An oily scalp and hair on the shoulders usually turn up together, but most shelves sell them as two separate problems. Scalp to Strand puts them in order: balance the scalp first, then care for the hair from the root. The shampoo cleans without stripping and helps reduce visible flakes. The leave-on tonic keeps working between washes, with a plant complex that helps strengthen and nourish the hair root. Shoppers who already know skincare get the logic at once, because it is the same idea as caring for oily skin before anything else. For a brand, it is a two-step routine with a clear reason to buy both.
Why brands pick it
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Two problems, one order
Oily scalp first, hair second: a simple sequence shoppers can follow and repeat, instead of two unrelated products.
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Skincare logic for the scalp
Balance, then strengthen speaks to shoppers who already care for oily skin with a routine, so the idea needs no teaching.
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Built for daily washing
A clean-feel shampoo and a light, non-greasy tonic suit people who wash every day and hate a heavy finish.
02Scalp to StrandRosebay willowherb extract to help balance oil and visible flakes, a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts to strengthen and nourish the hair root, zinc PCA for a cleaner-feeling scalp, and niacinamide for scalp comfort. Make it as: Shampoo, Scalp tonic, Scalp serum, Conditioner
What each part brings
Balance
A calmer, fresher scalp
rosebay willowherb extract helps keep the scalp less oily and with fewer visible flakes, without stripping it
Strengthen
Nourished from the root
a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts helps strengthen and nourish the hair root
Fresh
Clean feel for longer
zinc PCA helps the scalp feel cleaner for longer between washes
Why there is demand
Asia-Pacific is the largest region for oil-control shampoo, at 38% of world sales and about USD 3.2 billion in 2025, forecast to reach USD 7.18 billion by 2033, 11.4% a year (Asia-Pacific).1
Up to 90% of Taiwanese report scalp problems in hot, humid summers, with oily scalp named the most common, and 40% report hair fall issues (Asia, figures not tied to a named study).2
Mintel links South APAC heat and humidity with limp and greasy hair; 55% of Thai consumers are concerned about dandruff and half of Thai shampoo users rate a cooling feel as important (SEA).3
2027 outlook
Oil-control shampoo is growing faster in Asia-Pacific than anywhere else, and in hot, humid markets an oily scalp, flakes and hair fall are increasingly seen as one scalp story rather than three products. Shoppers who already run a skincare routine expect the scalp to work the same way: balance first, then strengthen. A shampoo and tonic pair that follows that order fits Malaysian and Southeast Asian buyers well into 2027.13
Grow it into a line
Light balancing conditionerSoftens lengths without adding oil back at the roots.Soft ends, light roots.Why add it The second bottle in the shower without the heavy feel oily-scalp buyers avoid.
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Scalp serum dropperA more concentrated leave-on step for shoppers who want a treatment feel.A concentrated step for the root.Why add it A higher-value leave-on item for the most engaged buyers.
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Weekly scalp clay maskA once-a-week deep clean for very oily scalps.A deep clean once a week.Why add it A weekly ritual that keeps buyers in the range between bottles.
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Men's 2-in-1 washOne fast step for men who will not use two bottles.One step, clean scalp.Why add it Opens the range to men who want one product.
How to sell the full range
Sell the order, not the ingredients: balance the scalp, then strengthen from the root. Show the two steps side by side, shampoo in the shower and tonic after drying, and price them as a set. Use skincare language, because these shoppers already know why oily skin needs balancing. It suits pharmacy shelves, scalp care brands, salons with a scalp check service and online stores that sell routines.
LaunchOpen with the shampoo and scalp tonic as a two-step set with a simple order on pack.
Month 3Add the balancing conditioner and the scalp serum dropper for shoppers who want more.
Month 6Bring in the weekly clay mask and the men's 2-in-1 wash to widen the audience.
DataHorizzon Research (Oil Control Shampoo Market, report summary), 2026
Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network, Three summer hair care steps, 10 July 2024
Mintel, Advancing scalp care in South APAC's tropical climate, 2022 (updated 2024)
03
Ampoule
28-Day Root Course
A hair course with a start and a finish line, not another shampoo.
“I have tried so many hair fall shampoos; I want something that feels like a real treatment.”
She has tried every hair fall shampoo on the shelf, and they all promise the same thing in the same words. What she wants now is something that feels serious: a plan with a start, a finish line and a reason to keep going. The 28-Day Root Course gives her that. A wash and an ampoule three times a week for four weeks, twelve sessions in all, each one ticked off on the box. After day 28, one light daily tonic keeps the routine going. It feels like a salon treatment done at home. For the brand, a single shampoo sale becomes a kit, a ritual and a monthly refill.
Why brands pick it
1
A course, not a shampoo
Twelve sessions over 28 days give buyers a routine and a finish line, so the product feels like a plan they can complete.
2
Salon feel at home
Single-dose ampoules and a ticked-off calendar on the box make every session feel like a treatment, not a wash.
3
A refill that comes back
The daily tonic after day 28 turns a one-off kit into a monthly repeat buy, with results set by the brand's own tests.
0328-Day Root CourseFor the course, a plant protein complex with soy peptides, amino acids, B vitamins and red onion to nourish the hair root; for the daily tonic, larch and green tea with glycine and zinc, an active studied by its maker against placebo. Make it as: Shampoo and ampoule kit, Salon course, Scalp tonic refill
What each part brings
The course
Twelve sessions, one plan
a wash and an ampoule three times a week for four weeks, with a clear finish line
The building blocks
Feeds the hair root
a plant protein complex with amino acids, B vitamins and red onion helps nourish the hair root
The daily step
Stay on after day 28
a light tonic with larch, green tea, glycine and zinc keeps the routine going every day
Why there is demand
Asia Pacific is the largest region for scalp tonics, about USD 687.6 million in 2025 and 38.2% of world sales; tonics for hair fall are the biggest type, at 42.5% (Asia Pacific and global).1
Scalp ampoules are forecast to grow from USD 0.5 billion in 2026 to USD 1.1 billion by 2036, 8.2% a year, led by South Korea at 9.4%, as shoppers care for the scalp like skin (global).2
Asia Pacific hair masks were worth USD 132.81 million in 2024 and are forecast to reach USD 187.05 million by 2030, with demand for at-home, professional-grade treatments named as a driver (Asia Pacific).3
2027 outlook
Scalp care is borrowing the habits of skincare: single-dose ampoules, leave-on tonics and treatments done at home that feel like the salon. Asia Pacific is already the biggest tonic market, and Korean scalp routines are pushing ampoules forward. A shopper who has given up on shampoo promises is ready for a course with a clear end and a daily step after it, which is exactly the shape of this kit for 2027.123
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Daily tonic refillKeeps customers on the daily step after day 28 and brings them back monthly.One simple daily step to keep going.Why add it The repeat buy of the range, every month after the course.
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Salon course kitLets salons sell the 28 days as an in-store scalp programme.Your scalp course, guided by your salon.Why add it Opens salons, where staff guide the course and sell the take-home kit.
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Light root conditionerCompletes each wash without weighing hair down at the roots.Soft lengths, light roots.Why add it A natural second bottle for every wash, raising basket size.
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7-day starter kitA low-commitment trial that leads straight into the full course.Try a week before you commit.Why add it Lowers the first step for new buyers and leads into the full course.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the kit, sold as a course with a start and a finish line rather than another shampoo. Print the 12 sessions on the box so buyers tick them off. Offer the 7-day starter as a first try. At day 28, move every finisher onto the daily tonic refill so the routine continues and the brand earns a monthly repeat. It suits salons with scalp programmes, pharmacy shelves and online stores that can explain a routine.
LaunchOpen with the shampoo and ampoule kit and the 7-day starter, sold as a course.
Month 3Move course finishers onto the daily tonic refill and add the root conditioner.
Month 6Bring in the salon course kit to open salons as a guided channel.
TechSci Research (Asia Pacific Hair Mask Market, press release), 2025
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Scalp tonic
From Kitchen to Scalp
Mother's onion remedy for stronger hair, without the cutting, juicing or smell.
“My mother swore by onion juice on her hair; I believe it, but I am not grating onions every week.”
Ask around any Malaysian family and someone has a hair remedy from the kitchen, and onion juice is the one people mention most. Shoppers already believe in it, so nobody has to be convinced. What stops them is the kitchen: the cutting, the juicing, the tears and the smell that stays on the pillow. From Kitchen to Scalp keeps the story and removes the chore. Red onion extract goes into a clear tonic with a modern plant complex that helps strengthen and nourish the hair root. For a brand, it combines heritage with modern science and needs no explaining at the shelf.
Why brands pick it
1
Nothing to explain
The onion remedy is already trusted at home, so the shopper arrives believing the idea before reading the pack.
2
The remedy without the chore
A ready tonic replaces grating and juicing, which is why most people stop the home version after a week.
3
Heritage plus modern care
A traditional ingredient sits beside a modern plant complex for the hair root, giving the brand both a story and substance.
04From Kitchen to ScalpRed onion bulb extract, a long-used traditional hair ingredient, with a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts (studied by its maker against placebo) to strengthen and nourish the hair root, and black seed oil in the serum version. Make it as: Scalp tonic, Scalp serum, Shampoo
What each part brings
The story
A remedy already trusted
red onion extract, the traditional kitchen ingredient for hair, in a clear ready-to-use tonic
The science
Root care, modernised
a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts helps strengthen and nourish the hair root
The ease
No grating, no mess
a light water-based tonic goes on in seconds and is made to be checked for smell before launch
Why there is demand
The global onion oil market is projected to grow from USD 59.31 million in 2025 to USD 104.79 million by 2031, 9.95% a year, with Asia-Pacific the dominant region and hair care a key use (global).1
In Asia Pacific onion oil, India is forecast to grow 11.8% a year and Japan 10.5% from 2024 to 2031; the report tracks Malaysia as one of seven country markets and names scalp care as an opportunity (Asia Pacific).2
Onion extract was worth about USD 48.8 million in 2024, growing 5.1% a year to 2031; Asia Pacific held the largest share in 2023, and use in cosmetics is rising (global).3
2027 outlook
Onion has moved from the kitchen to a recognised hair care ingredient, and Asia-Pacific leads both its supply and its use. Shoppers in the region keep trusting traditional and herbal answers, and they want them in easy, modern formats rather than home preparations. A clear onion tonic that keeps the heritage, drops the smell and adds modern root care fits that shopper well into 2027.124
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Onion and black seed shampooThe wash that carries the same heritage story into every shower.Heritage care in every wash.Why add it Puts the story into the shower and doubles the basket.
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Overnight onion scalp serumA richer leave-on step with black seed oil for night use.Root care while you sleep.Why add it A higher-value night step for the most loyal buyers.
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Onion hair oilA pre-wash massage oil for shoppers who love the oiling ritual.The family ritual, made easy.Why add it Meets the oiling habit many shoppers already have.
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Herbal conditionerSoftens lengths after the onion shampoo without weighing hair down.Soft lengths, light roots.Why add it Completes the wash for shoppers who want a full herbal routine.
How to sell the full range
Start with the memory: a mother, a kitchen and a bowl of onion juice. Then show the tonic going on in seconds with no smell. Sell the tonic first, since leave-on is where the story works best, then add the shampoo for everyday use. It suits heritage and herbal brands, Muslim-friendly and family brands, pharmacy shelves and online sellers who tell stories on video.
LaunchOpen with the onion scalp tonic and the kitchen story in a short video.
Month 3Add the onion and black seed shampoo and sell the two as a set.
Month 6Bring in the overnight serum, the hair oil and the herbal conditioner.
TechSci Research (Onion Oil Market, press release), 2026
KBV Research (Asia Pacific Onion Oil Market, report summary), 2024
PW Consulting (Worldwide shampoo market report for hair fall, report summary), updated 24 June 2026
Chapter · 4 concepts
Scalp first
Healthy hair starts at the scalp
Shoppers are learning what skin experts have long said: the scalp is skin, and the scalp needs care of its own. In Malaysia's heat, people wash often, sweat through the day, and many women cover their hair for eight hours or more. Flakes, oil, itch and build-up are the everyday result, and the old answer was one strong shampoo from the pharmacy shelf. The new answer looks like skincare: a balancing shampoo, a light mist for the hours between washes, a cool roll-on for the hairline, a weekly scrub. Each one is a step a shopper repeats, and each one is a reason to come back. For 2027, the brands that win will care for the scalp like skin, and speak to how people actually live.
The market in numbers
Malaysia's hair care market is valued at about USD 396 million in 2025, with shampoo the largest category at a 45% share; the tropical climate drives frequent washing.
IMARC Group (Malaysia Hair Care Market, report summary), 2026
Masstige hair treatment launches in Asia Pacific have more than doubled over the past five years, with scalp care at the centre of new haircare science (Mintel data).
in-cosmetics, Haircare reformulated: the scalp as the category's scientific anchor, 16 March 2026
GlobalData names microbiome-focused scalp care a new haircare trend, with 2025 launches including pre-shampoo scalp gels and scalp ampoules and tonics in Asia.
GlobalData, Microbiome-focused scalp care becomes new haircare trend, 17 February 2026
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Shampoo
Black Shirt Shampoo
Fewer visible flakes, less scalp oil, and your black shirt back.
“I stopped wearing my black baju because I kept brushing white flakes off my shoulders at work.”
He reaches for the black shirt, then puts it back. Flakes on dark fabric are the small daily embarrassment nobody talks about, and the usual dandruff shelf makes it feel like a pharmacy problem. Black Shirt Shampoo sells the opposite feeling: freedom. An anti-flake active helps reduce visible flakes, and a willowherb extract helps keep scalp oil in check, so the scalp feels balanced instead of stripped. The picture explains itself in one second, it looks nothing like the usual dandruff aisle, and switching is as easy as changing one bottle. For a brand, it is a shampoo shoppers use every wash day and buy again when it runs out.
Why brands pick it
1
A story everyone gets
The black shirt says 'fewer visible flakes' at a glance, with no lab words and no pharmacy-style pack on the shelf.
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Two jobs in one wash
One active works on visible flakes, the other on scalp oil, so the scalp feels clean and balanced, not stripped dry.
3
Made for daily use
A mild everyday base means shoppers can use it every wash day, which keeps the bottle moving and brings them back.
05Black Shirt ShampooAn anti-flake active long used in shampoo; rosebay willowherb extract for a less oily scalp; zinc PCA for oil balance; and a touch of tea tree for a fresh, clean feel. Make it as: Scalp balancing shampoo, Light conditioner, Men's 2-in-1 wash
What each part brings
The flakes
Fewer visible flakes
an anti-flake active helps control visible flakes wash after wash
The oil
Less scalp oil
rosebay willowherb extract helps keep scalp oil in check, the oil flake-linked yeast feeds on
The picture
Black shirt back
one image says the whole benefit, with no pharmacy look on the pack
Why there is demand
Dandruff is estimated to affect about half of adults worldwide, with rates in Chinese populations reported at 30% to 42% (global, with an Asian group).1
The global anti-dandruff shampoo market is valued at about USD 8.5 billion in 2026 and forecast to reach USD 14.19 billion by 2033, about 7.6% a year; Asia Pacific leads with a 34% share.2
In Indonesia, YouTube searches for 'dandruff' rose 60% in 2022 compared with the year before, a sign of how actively SEA shoppers look for flake solutions.3
2027 outlook
Flake care is moving away from harsh, pharmacy-style products toward scalp balance. Asia Pacific is already the largest anti-dandruff shampoo region, analysts point to Southeast Asia's growing cities as the next driver, and microbiome-friendly, botanical formulas are drawing younger shoppers. Searches for flake solutions are climbing across the region. A shampoo that sells confidence and balance rather than a quick fix fits this shopper well into 2027.23
Grow it into a line
Black Shirt ConditionerSoftens lengths without adding oil back to the scalp.Soft lengths without adding oil back to the scalp.Why add it Turns one bottle into a pair and raises basket size at every repeat buy.
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Leave-on scalp tonicA cool, light step between washes for flakes that come back fast.A light, cool step for the days you skip the wash.Why add it Keeps the routine going between washes for shoppers whose flakes return fast.
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Weekly scalp scrubA once-a-week deep clean that lifts loose flakes before shampooing.Lift loose flakes before you shampoo, once a week.Why add it A once-a-week add-on that deepens the routine and lifts the average basket.
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Men's 2-in-1 washOne-step version for men who want a single bottle.One bottle, one step, and your black shirt back.Why add it Opens the men's shelf with a one-bottle option for new customers.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the picture everyone understands at once: wearing black again without checking your shoulders. Pair the shampoo with the conditioner as a set, so the routine stays simple and the basket doubles. Each wash day uses the shampoo up, so customers come back for the next bottle. Display it with everyday hair care, not on the pharmacy-style shelf. It suits pharmacies, supermarkets, online stores and men's grooming ranges.
LaunchOpen with the shampoo and conditioner as a set, led by the black shirt picture.
Month 3Add the leave-on scalp tonic for shoppers whose flakes return between washes.
Month 6Bring in the weekly scalp scrub and the men's 2-in-1 wash to reach new shoppers.
Borda LJ, Wikramanayake TC, review of dandruff, Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology, 2015
Persistence Market Research (Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Market, report summary), 2026
in-cosmetics Asia, The Indonesia haircare market: the ultimate guide (citing Katadata), 1 September 2023
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Scalp mist
Under the Scarf
Scalp care made for a covered day.
“By lunchtime my scalp feels hot and itchy under my tudung, and I cannot just wash my hair at the office.”
Millions of women in this region cover their hair for eight hours or more a day, through heat, prayer and long commutes. The scarf is not the problem; the hours are. Shampoo cares for the scalp in the morning, then nothing reaches it until the next wash. Under the Scarf fills that gap. A light mist or tonic goes on the scalp in the morning or at midday, dries fast without wetting the hair, and leaves a clean, cool feel. An anti-flake active helps reduce visible flakes, and willowherb helps keep oil in check. It respects the routine she already has and simply makes the covered hours more comfortable.
Why brands pick it
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Made for her day
Speaks directly to women who cover, with a step that fits the morning, the office and the prayer break, not just the shower.
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Dries fast, no wet hair
A fine scalp mist that dries quickly, so the scarf goes straight back on without damp roots or marks.
3
A shelf with room
Hijab shampoos exist, but few products care for the scalp between washes, so a brand can own this step.
06Under the ScarfAn anti-flake active; rosebay willowherb extract for a less oily scalp; zinc PCA for oil balance; and a gentle cooling agent with tea tree water for a fresh, clean feel. Make it as: Scalp mist, Light scalp tonic, Travel mini mist
What each part brings
The hours
Fresh between washes
a light leave-on step for the long hours under the scarf that no shampoo reaches
The flakes
Fewer visible flakes
an anti-flake active helps reduce visible flakes and the itchy feel that comes with them
The oil
Less scalp oil
rosebay willowherb helps keep scalp oil in check, so hair feels cleaner for longer
Why there is demand
A Jakarta study of hijab-wearing women reported scalp itch in 59.4% and dandruff in 56.3% (Indonesia, SEA).1
Haircare made for hijab consumers in Indonesia is valued at about USD 1.10 billion in 2025 and forecast to reach USD 2.01 billion by 2034, about 6.9% a year, with online the fastest-growing channel.2
Unilever Indonesia called its Sunsilk Hijab Recharge the first hijab-specific shampoo, and noted hijab-wearing women make up 68% of FMCG sales in Indonesia.3
2027 outlook
Hijab haircare has grown from one launch into a category in Indonesia, and the next step is care beyond the wash. Shoppers who cover want products that respect their day, are halal, and feel fresh for hours; online channels let a new brand reach them directly. A light scalp step for the covered hours is a gap the big shampoo brands have not yet filled, and a Malaysian maker understands it from the inside.21
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Hijab-day shampooThe morning wash that starts the routine before the scarf goes on.A clean, fresh start before the scarf goes on.Why add it Gives every mist buyer the wash that starts the routine.
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Scalp tonic dropperA dropper step at night for roots that need more care.Light care for the roots, made for covered hair.Why add it A more targeted night step for shoppers who want more than a mist.
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Fresh hair and hijab mistA light scent for hair and scarf, used through the day.A soft, clean scent for hair and scarf alike.Why add it Adds a scented product people use several times a day.
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Travel mini mistA handbag size for long workdays, travel and umrah.Fresh between washes, wherever the day goes.Why add it A handbag size for umrah, travel and long workdays.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the moment she knows: noon, the scarf still on, and a scalp that feels hot and itchy. Show the mist going on at the roots and the scarf going straight back on. Pair it with a hijab-day shampoo so the range covers morning and midday. It suits modest-fashion and hijab brands, halal beauty ranges, pharmacies and online live selling, where a quick demo sells the habit.
LaunchOpen with the scalp mist, shown in a real workday moment at the office or after prayer.
Month 3Add the hijab-day shampoo and sell the two as a morning and midday set.
Month 6Bring in the scalp tonic dropper, the fresh hair and hijab mist and the travel mini.
Hidayah et al., Evaluation of Scalp Hydration and pH Values in Hijab-Wearing and Non-Hijab-Wearing Women, International Journal of Women's Health, 2023 (citing Yarza et al. 2020, Jakarta)
The Report Cubes (Haircare Products for Hijab Consumers Market, Indonesia, report summary), 2025
Global Cosmetics News, Unilever Indonesia follows up on success of first hijab-specific shampoo, 5 October 2017
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Roll-on
Hairline Relief
The scarf comes off, the cool goes on: a night roll-on for the hairline.
“My inner cap grips the same line at my forehead all day, and that is exactly where my hair looks thinner now.”
Anyone who wears a scarf all day knows the relief of taking it off at night. Hairline Relief turns that moment into a ritual. A cold steel ball rolls along the band of hairline the inner cap grips, the place many women first notice hair fall. Menthol brings an instant cool, a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts helps strengthen and nourish the hair root and helps reduce hair fall from breakage, and black seed oil, known as habbatus sauda, keeps the scalp feeling nourished. It is small, precise and easy to keep by the bed. No hair product we found speaks to this exact line.
Why brands pick it
1
A new spot to own
Shampoos and tonics cover the whole head; this is made for one line, so it stands out at once on the shelf.
2
A ritual she will keep
The cool at first touch makes the nightly step feel good, and a step that feels good is the one that gets repeated.
3
A name she trusts
Black seed oil is a name hijab haircare shoppers already know and pick up, so the bottle needs little explaining.
07Hairline ReliefA plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts to help strengthen and nourish the hair root, menthol for an instant cool, black seed oil to keep the scalp feeling nourished, and panthenol for soft, comfortable skin along the hairline. Make it as: Cold steel-ball roll-on, Hairline scalp serum
What each part brings
The band
Made for the hairline
a steel ball traces the exact line the inner cap grips, hour after hour
The cold
Cold at first touch
menthol brings an instant cool the moment the scarf comes off at night
The root
Stronger hair roots
a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts helps strengthen and nourish the hair root
Why there is demand
In a survey of 104 hijab-wearing women, 70.2% wore the hijab for at least 7 hours a day and 83.7% wore an undercap (United States, global).1
Among women in the same survey who noticed hair loss they linked to the hijab, 72.2% saw it at the front hairline, alone or with other areas.1
In a hospital study of 165 women, hijab wearers noticed hair loss earlier, at about 31.5 years against 37.3 for non-wearers; the authors linked this to scalp and vitamin factors, not the scarf alone.2
2027 outlook
Hijab haircare is a fast-growing category in Indonesia, with hair fall control and cooling freshness already named as its own segments, yet products stop at the shampoo and the whole-head tonic. Women who cover care about their hair and want practical help for how they wear the scarf. A precise, cool night step for the hairline gives a brand something new to say in a category that is growing well into 2027.31
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Hairline scalp serumA dropper for wider coverage along the hairline and parting.Light care for the whole hairline at night.Why add it A dropper for shoppers who want more coverage than the roll-on.
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Gentle hijab-day shampooA mild morning wash that suits the same routine.A mild wash that is kind to the hairline.Why add it Gives every roll-on buyer a wash that suits the same routine.
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Silky inner capA smooth inner cap that grips the hairline less.Less grip on the hairline, all day long.Why add it A soft, smooth accessory that sells beside the roll-on.
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Black seed hair oilA weekend black seed ritual for nourished lengths.The seed everyone knows, for nourished lengths.Why add it A familiar weekend ritual that deepens the range.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the moment every woman who covers knows: the scarf comes off at night, and the hairline finally breathes. Show the steel ball tracing the line where the inner cap sat, then the cool. Pair it with a silky inner cap, so the range gives practical help both day and night. It suits hijab and modest-fashion brands, halal beauty ranges, pharmacies and online live selling.
LaunchOpen with the cold roll-on, shown in the night moment the scarf comes off.
Month 3Add the silky inner cap and the gentle hijab-day shampoo as a day and night set.
Month 6Bring in the hairline scalp serum and the black seed hair oil for deeper care.
Alhanshali L et al., Understanding perceptions of hair loss in hijab-wearing women: a pilot survey study, International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2023
Ceresnie MS et al., hair loss onset in women who wear the hijab, Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023
The Report Cubes (Haircare Products for Hijab Consumers Market, Indonesia, report summary), 2025
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Scrub
Scalp Reset Scrub
A weekly scalp scrub, like the face scrub you already trust.
“I scrub my face every week, but my scalp still feels heavy with dry shampoo, oil and product build-up.”
Shoppers learned to exfoliate their faces years ago; now they are starting to care for the scalp the same way. Dry shampoo, styling products, oil and sweat build up at the roots, and a normal wash does not always lift them. Scalp Reset Scrub is the weekly step that does. Fine salt grains loosen build-up as she massages, salicylic acid helps clear what the grains miss, and tea tree leaves a cool, clean finish. Then she shampoos as usual. It feels like a head spa at home, it takes five minutes, and the difference is felt at the very first rinse, which is what turns a trial into a weekly habit.
Why brands pick it
1
Skincare logic, scalp
The face scrub idea needs no explaining; shoppers already understand why a weekly exfoliating step matters.
2
Felt at first rinse
Roots feel lighter and cleaner straight after the first use, which makes the product easy to sell in a demo or video.
3
Grains or no grains
A salt scrub and a clear acid gel cover both shoppers: those who love texture and those who want a smooth gel.
08Scalp Reset ScrubFine coarse-salt grains to lift build-up, salicylic acid to gently clear the scalp, activated charcoal for a detox version, tea tree oil and a cooling touch for a fresh feel, and panthenol to keep the scalp comfortable after exfoliating. Make it as: Sea salt scalp scrub, Clear exfoliating scalp gel, Charcoal detox scrub
What each part brings
The grains
Lifts the build-up
fine salt crystals loosen oil, flakes and styling residue as you massage
The acid
Smooth, clean roots
salicylic acid helps clear the scalp gently where grains cannot reach
The fresh
Cool, clean finish
tea tree and a cooling touch leave the scalp feeling light and fresh
Why there is demand
The global scalp scrub market is valued at about USD 0.6 billion in 2025, forecast to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2034; Asia Pacific is the largest region at 35.2% and grows fastest, about 7.2% a year.1
Chemical exfoliants are the fastest-growing scalp scrub type, about 7.9% a year, while physical scrubs with grains such as sea salt and sugar still hold the largest share at 48.5%.1
Specialised scalp care is outpacing general haircare at about 7.1% a year, and scalp care content on TikTok is growing more than 20% year on year (global).2
2027 outlook
The scalp is becoming the next skin. Shoppers are building multi-step scalp routines modelled on facial skincare, with exfoliating pre-wash steps and head-spa rituals spreading from Korea and Japan across Asia. Analysts expect natural scrubs and anti-dandruff scrubs to lead, and online is a major channel. A simple weekly scrub, with salt and acid versions, gives a brand an easy entry into scalp care in 2027.321
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Scalp exfoliating gelA grain-free acid gel for a smooth weekly reset.A smooth weekly reset, no grit.Why add it A rinse-off acid gel for shoppers who prefer no grains.
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Clarifying scalp shampooThe everyday wash that keeps roots clean between scrubs.Clean roots, wash after wash.Why add it Gives every scrub buyer the daily wash that keeps the reset going.
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Scalp soothing tonicA light leave-on step that calms the scalp after scrubbing.Calm, fresh scalp after every reset.Why add it A leave-on step that follows the scrub and adds a daily use.
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Silicone scalp brushA massage brush that turns the scrub into a head spa.Massage the scrub in, like a head spa at home.Why add it A low-cost add-on that makes the scrub feel like a spa ritual.
How to sell the full range
Lead with a question every skincare shopper can answer: you scrub your face every week, so why not your scalp? Demo the scrub in a short video, massaging at the roots and rinsing clean, because the feel sells it. Pair it with a clarifying shampoo and a scalp brush as a head spa set. It suits skincare brands moving into hair, salons, online stores and live selling.
LaunchOpen with the sea salt scalp scrub, sold as a weekly head spa at home.
Month 3Add the clear exfoliating gel for grain-free shoppers and a scalp brush as a gift set.
Month 6Bring in the clarifying shampoo and the soothing tonic to build a full scalp routine.
MarketIntelo (Scalp Scrub Market, report summary), updated 12 June 2026
in-cosmetics, Haircare reformulated: the scalp as the category's scientific anchor, 16 March 2026
Hair that tells the years, cared for on the shopper's terms
Grey hair used to mean one product: a box of dye. Today it has split into three shoppers. The first is young and surprised, finding white hairs in their twenties and wanting care, not cover. The second is tired, seeing a hard year show up as more hair in the brush and the first greys. The third has stopped dyeing on purpose and wants her silver to look cool, soft and proud. Malaysia is ageing, so all three groups are getting bigger, and grey hair care is growing fastest in Asia Pacific. None of them is well served by a hair dye aisle. This chapter offers each one their own product: a nightly scalp serum for early greys, a serum for stressed hair, and a blue-flower range for silver worn with pride.
The market in numbers
11.6% of Malaysians, 3.9 million people, were aged 60 and above in 2024; the Department of Statistics projects 17.3%, or 6.4 million, by 2040.
The Star, quoting the Department of Statistics Malaysia, 6 September 2024
Asia Pacific hair and beard products for greying were worth USD 38.6 million in 2025, forecast to reach USD 72.0 million by 2035, the fastest-growing region.
Global Market Insights (Anti-Graying Hair and Beard Products Market, report summary), October 2026
Two thirds of adults surveyed at a Cyberjaya university reported hair loss, Chinese respondents most often, and the authors found hair loss weighed on stress and anxiety.
Vijaya Devan P et al., The factors contributing to the hair loss among adults in University of Cyberjaya, Selangor, Medical Journal of Malaysia 79 Suppl 5, October 2024
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Scalp serum
Anti-Grey Scalp Serum
One nightly scalp serum for hair that is starting to grey and thin.
“I'm not even thirty and I already pull out white hairs every morning before work.”
The first grey hairs are arriving earlier than people expect, often in their twenties, and the only answer on the shelf is a box of dye. Dye covers; it does not care for the scalp underneath, and it has to be repeated every few weeks. This serum offers a different answer: one clear serum, dropped onto the scalp every night, for hair that is starting to grey and starting to thin at the same time. One active cares for hair that is starting to grey, the other helps strengthen and nourish the hair root, for hair that looks darker and fuller. It is a calm, grown-up routine, not a cover-up.
Why brands pick it
1
A new answer to early grey
Most grey hair products are dyes. A nightly care serum gives younger shoppers a choice that is not about hiding, and stands alone on the shelf.
2
Two worries, one bottle
Early greys and thinning hair often worry the same person. One serum cares for both, so the shopper does not need two products.
3
A habit that brings them back
Results are judged over months, so a nightly serum is used up and rebought steadily, which suits subscription and bundle selling.
09Anti-Grey Scalp SerumA biomimetic peptide that cares for hair that is starting to grey, plus a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts that helps strengthen and nourish the hair root, in a clear water-based serum. Make it as: Leave-on scalp serum, Night hair tonic, Beard serum
What each part brings
Colour
Care at the root
a biomimetic peptide that helps strengthen and nourish the hair root, for hair that is starting to grey
Density
Fuller-looking hair
a plant complex from skullcap root, soy and wheat sprouts that helps reduce hair fall from breakage
The habit
One nightly step
a clear, light serum that goes on the scalp before bed and is not rinsed out
Why there is demand
Nearly one in four young adults seen at a dermatology clinic in central India had premature greying, defined for Asians as at least five grey hairs before age 25.1
Premature hair greying was found in 31.8% of 308 university students in northern India, average age about 19, with onset as early as age 10; family history was the clearest link.2
The global grey hair serum market was USD 428.7 million in 2025, forecast to reach USD 894.5 million by 2034 (8.5% a year), with Asia-Pacific the largest region at about 43.8%.3
2027 outlook
Early grey is no longer only a worry for people over forty; Asian studies keep finding it in students and young workers. Grey hair serums are growing fastest in Asia-Pacific, and the trend is toward multi-task serums that pair grey hair care with scalp care, built on peptides and plant actives. A clear nightly serum for hair that is starting to grey and thin fits that shopper well into 2027.341
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Grey care shampooA gentle daily wash that prepares the scalp for the nightly serum.A gentle wash that keeps the scalp ready for care.Why add it Gives every serum buyer a daily wash and lifts basket size.
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Scalp massage comb applicatorPuts the serum right on the scalp and turns the routine into a ritual.Care goes on the scalp, not the hair.Why add it Makes the serum easier to apply and gives a reason to gift the set.
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Beard serum for first greysThe same idea for men who see grey in the beard first.Care for a beard that is starting to grey.Why add it Opens the men's grooming shelf with the same story.
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Face to hair pro-age setPairs the serum with a face serum as a gift set for the first signs of age.One set for the first signs of age, face and hair.Why add it Links hair care to the skin care shelf for higher value gifts.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the moment: a young adult pulling out white hairs in the mirror and being told the only answer is dye. Show the serum as a calm nightly step instead, two worries in one bottle. Sell it as a three month course, because shoppers judge hair over months. It suits scalp care brands, men's grooming labels, pharmacy shelves and online brands that sell routines and refills.
LaunchOpen with the leave-on scalp serum as a three month course, sold on the nightly habit.
Month 3Add the grey care shampoo and the massage comb applicator as a starter set.
Month 6Bring in the beard serum for men and the face to hair set for festive gifting.
Tanwar R et al., Magnitude and contributing factors responsible for premature greying of hair, Bioinformation 21(6), 2025 (India)
Kaur R, Boban D, Kaur K, Premature Hair Greying among University Students in Northern India, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, April 2026
Global Market Insights (Anti-Graying Hair and Beard Products Market, report summary), October 2026
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Scalp serum
Burnout Hair Serum
One leave-on serum for what a hard year shows on hair.
“Since that crazy year at work, my hair falls more in the shower and the first greys came early.”
Everyone knows someone whose hair changed after a hard year: a new job, a newborn, a family loss, months of late nights. More hair in the brush, a few first greys, and nobody to tell them it is common. Burnout Hair Serum names that moment, so the shopper feels understood before reading a single ingredient. One light serum goes on the scalp at night and stays on. Microalgae help strengthen and nourish the hair root, helping reduce hair fall from breakage, and a biomimetic peptide cares for hair that is starting to grey. It is a story for working adults that no ordinary hair serum is telling, and a gentle way to take back one small thing.
Why brands pick it
1
A story people recognise
Stress and hair change are linked in everyday talk; naming it turns a quiet worry into a reason to buy.
2
Shedding and greys together
Two signs the shopper notices most, more hair in the brush and the first greys, cared for in one leave-on step instead of two products.
3
Fits a tired routine
No rinse, no mess, two minutes before bed. A serum that suits people with no time is a serum that gets finished.
10Burnout Hair SerumGreen and blue-green microalgae extracts, rich in natural antioxidants, that help strengthen and nourish the hair root, plus a biomimetic peptide for hair that is starting to grey, with vitamin C and vitamin E in a light leave-on serum. Make it as: Leave-on scalp serum, Night scalp tonic
What each part brings
Shedding
Stronger at the root
green and blue-green microalgae that help strengthen and nourish the hair root under daily stress
First greys
Care at the root
a biomimetic peptide that cares for hair that is starting to grey
The moment
Named, not judged
a product that says out loud what the shopper already feels about the last year
Why there is demand
67% of 1,015 Malaysian employees reported burnout in 2024, up from 58% in 2022, with millennials highest at 69% and Gen Z at 64%.1
Only 36% of Malaysian workers are satisfied with their stress levels, the lowest score in the index, and 41% say they feel burnt out or exhausted by their jobs.2
A Columbia study of single hairs from 14 volunteers, matched to stress diaries, gave the first quantitative evidence linking psychological stress to greying in people (global).3
2027 outlook
Burnout has become everyday language for Malaysian workers, and millennials, now the core spending group, report it most. Shoppers already connect a hard year with changes in their hair, and Malaysian research links hair loss with stress and anxiety. In 2027 the hair brands that speak to how people actually live, not only to the hair itself, will stand out, and a calm nightly serum for stressed hair is an easy first step.14
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Calm scalp shampooA gentle evening wash with a soft, calming scent to start the routine.A soft evening wash that starts the wind-down.Why add it Gives serum buyers a daily wash and makes a two-step set.
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Pillow and hair mistA relaxing scent for bedtime that makes the serum part of a wind-down ritual.A calming scent for bed and hair.Why add it Adds a scent product with strong gifting appeal.
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Scalp massage toolTwo minutes of massage while applying, a small daily break from the screen.Two minutes of calm while the serum goes on.Why add it A low-cost add-on that lifts basket size and the ritual feel.
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Travel serum miniA pocket size for work trips and long weeks away from home.The nightly step that fits in a laptop bag.Why add it Brings in trial buyers and frequent travellers.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the story, not the ingredients: a hard year, more hair in the brush, the first greys. Let the shopper recognise herself or himself, then offer one easy nightly step. Pair it with a calm scalp shampoo and a bedtime mist so the range sells a wind-down ritual. It suits wellness brands, office worker focused labels, pharmacy chains and social media brands that sell through personal stories.
LaunchOpen with the leave-on scalp serum and short videos of real people describing their hard year.
Month 3Add the calm scalp shampoo and sell the two as an evening set.
Month 6Bring in the pillow and hair mist, massage tool and travel mini for gifting.
Free Malaysia Today, quoting Employment Hero Wellness at Work Report 2024 (1,015 Malaysian employees), 22 August 2024
SAYS, quoting Jobstreet by SEEK Workplace Happiness Index, 16 April 2026
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, on Rosenberg et al. in eLife, 22 June 2021
Vijaya Devan P et al., The factors contributing to the hair loss among adults in University of Cyberjaya, Selangor, Medical Journal of Malaysia 79 Suppl 5, October 2024
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Mask
Earned Silver
Blue-flower care for silver hair worn on purpose: cool, soft and proud.
“I stopped dyeing on purpose, but now my hair looks dull and wiry, and the shelf still only sells me dye.”
More women are putting the dye down and keeping their silver, and they are proud of it. Then the hair aisle greets them with box dye and root cover-ups. Silver hair has its own needs: it can look dull or cream-toned, and it often feels coarse and dry. Earned Silver is care that salutes the decision. A blue tint from butterfly pea, the flower that colours nasi kerabu, keeps silver looking cool and bright. Coconut oil, a familiar oil from home, and hydrolysed keratin leave wiry strands softer and better able to hold their strength in the sun. No anti-ageing talk, no apology. You earned this colour.
Why brands pick it
1
A shopper the aisle ignores
Women going silver on purpose find dye everywhere and little made for them. The first brand to speak to them owns the shelf.
2
A Malaysian blue flower
Purple and silver shampoos are imported ideas; butterfly pea gives the same cool-tint story a local flower everyone knows.
3
Pride, not repair
The tone of voice is the product: celebration instead of cover-up, which suits gifting to mothers and women in their prime.
11Earned SilverButterfly pea flower extract for a cool blue plant tint, hydrolysed keratin that settles on the hair to help it hold its strength, and coconut oil that helps hair keep its protein through the wash and leaves it softer. Make it as: Silver conditioning mask, Silver shampoo, Leave-in silver milk
What each part brings
The choice
Chosen, not hidden
made for women who put the dye down and kept their silver on purpose
The tone
Cool-toned silver
butterfly pea, the blue of nasi kerabu, gives silver hair care a cool plant tint
The softness
Soft, not wiry
coconut oil and hydrolysed keratin help wiry silver strands feel softer and stronger
Why there is demand
Facebook groups for women thinking of giving up dye, such as The Gray Book and Silver Revolution, each have more than 30,000 members; a stylist says most transitions to grey take around 18 months (global).1
The Star reports more Malaysians embracing grey; in Britain, Mintel found 68% of people aged 25 to 64 call grey hair acceptable, and home dye use by women 65 and over fell from 36% to 27% in a year.2
The global purple shampoo market was about USD 1.2 billion in 2024, forecast to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2033; Asia Pacific, at USD 240 million, is named the fastest-growing region.3
2027 outlook
Malaysia is ageing fast: one in nine people is already 60 or older, and that share keeps rising toward 2040. At the same time, going grey on purpose has moved from rare to fashionable, and silver toning shampoos are growing fastest in Asia Pacific. Few products in Malaysia speak to silver hair with pride, and none we found with a local flower. A blue-flower silver range can own that space in 2027.432
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Silver shampooThe daily cool-tint wash that keeps silver bright between masks.A cool-tint wash for bright silver every day.Why add it The everyday repeat buy that keeps mask buyers in the range.
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Leave-in silver milkSoftens wiry ends and tames flyaways after every wash.Soft, smooth silver without weighing it down.Why add it Adds a styling step and lifts basket size.
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Silver shine oilA few drops of coconut-based oil for gloss on special days.Gloss for silver hair on days that matter.Why add it A small premium item for gifting and salon retail.
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Transition kitFor women growing the dye out, a gentle set for the months in between.Gentle care for the months between dye and silver.Why add it Catches the shopper at the moment she decides to stop dyeing.
How to sell the full range
Lead with pride: she chose this colour and the product is on her side. Show silver hair before and after a mask in natural light, and tell the butterfly pea story every Malaysian knows from nasi kerabu. Keep it apart from grey care serums on shelf. It suits salon chains with older clients, heritage and natural hair brands, labels for women in their prime, and Mother's Day gift sets.
LaunchOpen with the silver conditioning mask, sold on pride and the blue-flower story.
Month 3Add the silver shampoo and leave-in silver milk as a three-step routine.
Month 6Bring in the shine oil and the transition kit for women growing out dye.
The Star (syndicated from The New York Times), Going grey: why not ditch the hair dye, 25 March 2026
The Star, More Malaysians are embracing the grey-haired look, quoting Mintel (Britain), 7 February 2020
DataHorizzon Research (Purple Shampoo Market, report summary), 25 February 2025
The Star, quoting the Department of Statistics Malaysia, 6 September 2024
Chapter · 4 concepts
Lengths and shine
Hair that still looks done at the end of the day
Scalp care keeps hair growing; lengths and shine are what people see. In Malaysia, lengths take a beating every day: damp air that puffs up a smooth blow dry, rebonding and colour that leave ends dry and snapping, a hot commute that leaves hair smelling of the day, and a fringe that goes flat on an oily forehead by noon. Each moment is small, and each one is a product shoppers reach for again and again. This chapter turns those moments into four easy sells: a light frizz oil, a repair mask for treated hair, a hair and hijab perfume mist, and a fringe touch up compact. They are quick to explain, simple to demo on camera and made to be finished and rebought, which is what a growing brand needs from its everyday hair care.
The market in numbers
Malaysia's hair care market was valued at USD 396.02 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 547.18 million by 2034; the report notes the tropical climate calls for products made for humidity.
IMARC Group (Malaysia Hair Care Market, report summary), updated October 2026
Hair serums are worth USD 1.65 billion worldwide in 2025; anti-frizz and smoothing serums alone made USD 363 million, and Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region at 10.4% a year to 2035.
Global Market Insights (Hair Serum Market, report summary), October 2026
In a March 2022 survey in Singapore, hair loss was the top hair concern, followed by damaged or dry hair and then frizzy hair (SEA).
Statista, Leading hair concerns among people in Singapore, survey March 2022
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Hair oil
Humid-Proof Frizz Oil
Smooth ends at 8am that still look smooth at 6pm.
“I blow dry my hair smooth before work, but by the time I walk out of the LRT it has puffed up again.”
Frizz is not a bad hair day in Malaysia, it is most days. Hair is smoothed at home, then meets the air outside and swells by the time the car door opens. Humid-Proof Frizz Oil is a light finishing oil made for that walk from air-con to street. A few drops on damp or dry ends leave a sheer veil that helps hair keep its shape when the air turns wet, without the heavy, oily look that makes shoppers give up on hair oils. A gel-to-oil version suits fine hair and buyers who over-pour. For a brand, it is an everyday product that sits in the handbag, so it gets used, finished and bought again.
Why brands pick it
1
Made for the walk outside
Sold on the moment every shopper knows: smooth indoors, puffed up outdoors. One easy promise that is simple to show in a short video.
2
Light enough for daily use
A sheer, non-greasy finish answers the main reason people stop using hair oil: flat, oily-looking hair by lunch.
3
Small dose, many uses
Two or three drops per use, on damp hair, dry ends or a midday touch up, which makes a strong habit product.
12Humid-Proof Frizz OilA light blend of silky oils that leave a fine film on the hair, argan and coconut oils for dry ends, squalane for softness, and vitamin E to keep the oils fresh. Make it as: Light hair oil, Gel-to-oil serum, Travel-size oil pen
What each part brings
The veil
Sheer, not greasy
a light blend of silky oils wraps each strand in a fine film that helps keep damp air out
The ends
Softer dry ends
argan and coconut oils feed the dry tips that frizz first, so ends feel soft and look neat
The gel
Gel melts to oil
a clear gel turns into a weightless oil in the palm, easy to dose on fine hair
Why there is demand
Southeast Asia's anti-frizz hair serum market is estimated at USD 40.03 million in 2025 and forecast to reach USD 103.62 million by 2034, about 11.15% a year.1
Asia-Pacific professional hair oil is put at USD 2,680 million in 2025, heading to USD 5,620 million by 2034 (8.6% a year), with Malaysia named among Southeast Asia's growing markets and tropical climates cited as a driver.2
In 2021, 35 of 41 Malaysian weather stations recorded a yearly mean relative humidity of 80% or higher; Subang averaged 75.2%, with rain on 188 days of the year.3
2027 outlook
Frizz control is one of the fastest growing corners of hair care in Southeast Asia, and hair oils are moving from salon backbars to daily retail use. Shoppers want the smooth finish without the weight, which is why light oils and gel-to-oil textures are replacing heavy serums. With air this damp most of the year, a light, handbag-friendly frizz oil is a steady 2027 seller rather than a seasonal one.123
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Smoothing leave-in creamA morning base that softens frizz before the oil goes on top.Soft, controlled hair from the first minute.Why add it Gives every oil buyer a morning step and lifts basket size.
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Frizz-control shampoo and conditionerThe wash pair that starts the smooth routine in the shower.Smooth starts in the shower.Why add it Turns a single finishing product into a full shower routine.
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Heat protect mistGuards hair before the blow dryer or straightener, then the oil seals the finish.Style with heat, then seal with oil.Why add it Speaks to the many shoppers who blow dry or straighten daily.
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Overnight hair oil maskA richer weekly oil treatment for very dry or coloured lengths.Wake up to softer, smoother lengths.Why add it Adds a weekly treat for dry and coloured hair and a higher value item.
How to sell the full range
Start with the walk outside: smooth hair at home, puffed up by the time you reach the office. Show a split strand test in a short video, one side with the oil, one side without, after a walk in the open air. Sell it as a handbag product with a travel pen size. It suits young women's hair brands, salon retail shelves, drugstores and live selling on social shops.
LaunchOpen with the light hair oil and the gel-to-oil serum, each shown before and after a humid walk.
Month 3Add the smoothing leave-in cream and the heat protect mist to build a full smooth routine.
Month 6Bring in the frizz-control wash pair and the overnight oil mask for bundles and refills.
Deep Market Insights (South East Asia Anti-Frizz Hair Serum Market, report summary), updated November 2026
HTF Market Intelligence (Asia-Pacific Professional Hair Oil Market, report summary), updated October 2026
Malaysian Meteorological Department via DOSM open data (Mean temperature, rainfall and mean relative humidity, Malaysia 2000 to 2021), 2023
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Mask
Bond Back Repair Mask
For hair that has been coloured, rebonded and ironed, and feels it.
“Since my last rebonding my ends snap when I comb them, and the colour I paid for looks dull within a month.”
Rebonding, colour and a daily flat iron are normal in Malaysian salons and bathrooms, and so is the hair that comes after: ends that snap, colour that fades, lengths that feel like straw. Bond Back Repair Mask is built for that shopper. A rich weekly mask puts protein and moisture back into chemically treated hair, and a light leave-in cream carries the care through the days between. The same formula family works in two places: a salon can use it as the finishing step after a rebond or colour service, then sell the retail tub at the counter. For a brand, it turns one chemical service into a care routine the customer keeps buying.
Why brands pick it
1
Speaks to treated hair
Made for the coloured, rebonded and heat-styled shopper, a clear target that general masks do not name.
2
Salon and shelf in one
A backbar size for after-service care and a retail tub for home, so the salon recommends what it already used.
3
Feel it in one use
Softer, smoother lengths after the first rinse give the shopper a reason to keep the weekly habit.
13Bond Back Repair MaskHydrolysed keratin and amino acids for hair that feels stronger, silk protein for slip and shine, argan oil and plant ceramides to smooth and soften, and panthenol to help hair hold moisture. Make it as: Rinse-off repair mask, Leave-in repair cream, Salon treatment ampoule
What each part brings
The fill
Protein back in
hydrolysed keratin and amino acids settle into worn spots along the strand so hair feels stronger and less brittle
The seal
Smoother, shinier lengths
argan oil and conditioning agents smooth the surface so coloured hair reflects light again
The moisture
Softer every wash
panthenol and plant ceramides help hair hold moisture, so it combs through with less snapping
Why there is demand
Malaysia's salon industry has long been built around making hair smoother and straighter, and rebonding, straightening and other chemical treatments have become normalised, The Star reports.1
The Asia Pacific hair mask market was valued at USD 132.81 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 187.05 million by 2030, with heat styling and chemical treatments cited as reasons shoppers seek repair.2
The global bond repair hair care market is put at USD 2.8 billion in 2025, growing 8.5% a year to USD 5.9 billion by 2034, with Asia Pacific holding 35.8% of revenue.3
2027 outlook
Chemical services are not going away in Malaysia, but shoppers are paying more attention to what they do to hair. That moves money from the service itself to the care after it. Repair masks and bond care are growing across Asia Pacific, and salon-backed products sell on trust. A repair line that a salon uses after the service and the customer then takes home is well placed for 2027.123
Grow it into a line
Repair shampooA gentle wash that keeps treated hair from drying out between masks.Cleans without stripping treated hair.Why add it Brings mask buyers into the daily wash and a faster repeat buy.
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Colour care conditionerA daily conditioner that helps coloured hair stay smooth and shiny.Keeps colour looking glossy for longer.Why add it Speaks to colour clients who want their shade to last.
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Heat protect leave-in sprayUsed before the iron so less damage needs repair later.Iron with less worry.Why add it Adds a prevent step for daily flat iron users.
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Salon after-service kitA one-use pack the salon gives with every rebond or colour, a door into retail.Care that starts the day of the service.Why add it Puts the brand in every customer's hand at the salon chair.
How to sell the full range
Lead with the shopper who has spent money on rebonding or colour and now sees dull, snapping ends. Sell it through salons first: use the mask as the last step of the service, then hand over the retail tub. In stores, show a comb test on a treated tress. It suits salon brands, hair colour and styling brands, and drugstore hair care ranges.
LaunchOpen with the rinse-off mask and the leave-in cream, with a salon backbar size for after-service care.
Month 3Add the salon after-service kit and the heat protect spray to tie the line to every service.
Month 6Bring in the repair shampoo and colour care conditioner for a full home routine.
The Star, Beyond straight hair: Malaysians are rethinking beauty standards around curls, 23 September 2026
TechSci Research (Asia Pacific Hair Mask Market, report summary), 2025
Market Intelo (Bond Repair Hair Care Market, report summary), updated June 2026
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Mist
Scent Trail Hair Mist
A fresh scent that follows you, from hair to hijab to evening.
“After a full day under my tudung my hair smells of sweat, and body perfume feels too strong to spray near it.”
Hair holds smell: the kitchen, the bus, a hot afternoon under a tudung. Most shoppers fix it with body perfume, which feels too strong and too wet for hair. Scent Trail Hair Mist is a light perfume made for hair and the fabric around it. A fine spray leaves a soft scent that follows the wearer through the day, while silk protein and panthenol give a little care on every use. It is the easiest hair product to sell in many scents: one base, many fragrances, each a reason to collect. For a brand, it is an impulse item at the counter and a gift set at every festive season.
Why brands pick it
1
Made for hair and hijab
A lighter scent than body perfume, made to be sprayed on hair and the fabric around it, a need hijab wearers already know.
2
One base, many scents
New scents launch fast on the same base, so the range can follow trends and festive seasons without new development.
3
Care in every spray
Light protein care means the mist sells as hair care too, not only perfume.
14Scent Trail Hair MistA fine fragrance blend made for hair and fabric, silk protein and panthenol for a little softness and shine, and a light, fast-drying base that does not leave hair wet or sticky. Make it as: Hair and hijab perfume mist, Hair and body mist, Pocket-size scent mist
What each part brings
The scent
Fresh all day
a light, fine fragrance made for hair and fabric leaves a soft trail instead of a heavy cloud
The care
Light protein care
silk protein and panthenol give hair a little softness and shine with every spray
The fresh
Covers the day
a clean scent layer helps hair and hijab smell fresh after heat, cooking or a long commute
Why there is demand
With temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius in parts of Malaysia, sweat on the hijab can leave stains and odour that affect wearers' confidence, a Malaysian hijab care launch noted in 2023.1
The Asia Pacific hair perfume market is forecast to grow 5.9% a year from 2024 to 2031; China alone is expected to reach USD 1,039.2 million by 2031.2
Asia Pacific body mist sales reached 95,548.6 thousand units in 2022, after 21.6% growth over 2020 to 2023, as shoppers move to lighter, softer scents than full perfume.3
2027 outlook
Scent is moving from the wrist to the whole routine. Across Asia Pacific, shoppers are choosing lighter mists over strong perfume, and hair perfume is growing steadily on its own shelf. In Malaysia, the hijab adds a daily reason to keep hair smelling fresh. A light hair and hijab mist with many scents on one base fits small brands, gift seasons and live selling well into 2027.231
Grow it into a line
Scented hair oilA richer evening scent with shine for the ends.Shine and scent for the evening.Why add it A higher value item for shoppers who already love the scent.
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Scented dry shampooRefreshes roots and adds the same scent between washes.Fresh roots, same favourite scent.Why add it Pairs a fresh root with a fresh scent between washes.
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Scented shampoo and conditionerBuilds the signature scent from the shower up.Your scent starts in the shower.Why add it Moves the brand into the daily wash for faster repeat buys.
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Festive mini mist setThree or four scents in pocket sizes for gifts and sampling.A gift that suits everyone.Why add it Lifts basket size at Raya, Chinese New Year and year-end.
How to sell the full range
Sell the scent first: let shoppers spray a tester at the counter or in a live session and pick a favourite. Name the moment, hair that smells of the day under a tudung, and show one spray on hair and fabric. Launch with three scents and add new ones each season. It suits modest-fashion brands, young beauty brands, gift retailers and social shops.
LaunchOpen with three scents of the hair and hijab mist plus pocket sizes for trial.
Month 3Add the scented hair oil and a festive mini mist set for gifting.
Month 6Bring in the scented dry shampoo and wash pair so the scent runs through a full routine.
PR Newswire, Daia Introduces Daia Hijab All Day Freshness (Putrajaya), 2 June 2023
KBV Research (Asia Pacific Hair Perfume Market, report summary), 2024
KBV Research (Asia Pacific Body Mist Market, report summary), August 2024
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Powder
Fringe Fresh
Touch up your fringe like your lipstick: fresh at the first tap.
“My fringe sits on my oily forehead all day, and by lunch it is flat, stringy and stuck down, with no way to wash it at work.”
Everyone with a fringe knows noon: the hair resting on the forehead goes flat, splits into strings and sticks down, and nobody can wash it at the office. Fringe Fresh is a pocket compact made for that moment. One tap of the puff and a fine clay soaks up the oil, so the fringe falls soft and separate again. Most fringe powders stop there. Ours also cares for what feeds the problem: niacinamide for a forehead that makes less oil over the weeks, and rosebay willowherb for fresher roots. Small, easy to explain in one line and fun to demo, it is a strong first hair product for a new brand.
Why brands pick it
1
A new kind of touch up
Sold like a lip product: a compact in the handbag for a fringe that goes flat by noon. A format few local shelves carry.
2
More than a cover up
Fresh at the first tap, with forehead and hairline care that works over the weeks, not just a quick powder.
3
The first tap sells it
A tester at the till or one tap on camera shows the result in seconds, which makes it ideal for live selling.
15Fringe FreshKaolin, a fine white clay that soaks up oil, niacinamide for forehead skin that makes less oil, and rosebay willowherb extract for roots that stay fresher, in a soft powder that blends into the hair. Make it as: Fringe compact with puff, Puff-top powder tube, Shake-and-mist hairline tonic
What each part brings
Right now
Fresh at first tap
kaolin, a fine white clay, soaks up the oil on a flat fringe so it falls soft and separate again
The forehead
A less oily forehead
niacinamide helps forehead skin make less oil over the weeks, so the fringe has less to soak up
The hairline
Fresher for longer
rosebay willowherb helps keep oil in check at the roots, so hair looks fresher for longer
Why there is demand
The Asia Pacific dry shampoo market is forecast to grow 8.2% a year from 2023 to 2030, and the report tracks a separate powder segment beside sprays; China alone is expected to reach USD 521 million by 2030.1
Dry shampoo worldwide was valued at USD 4.82 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.01 billion by 2030; powders, foams and creams are named as newer forms, and white cast on dark hair as a known complaint.2
Korean air bangs, a light fringe of a few strands that barely skims the forehead, are listed among the bang trends of 2026.3
2027 outlook
Fringes keep coming back, led by Korean and Japanese styles that Malaysian shoppers follow closely. Waterless hair refreshers are growing across Asia Pacific, and the newest forms are small, targeted and easy to carry. A compact made for the fringe alone, with care for the forehead and hairline, is a fresh idea for 2027 and a clear opening for a local brand.123
Grow it into a line
Root refresh dry shampooThe same oil-soaking idea for the whole head between washes.Fresh roots without water.Why add it Takes fringe buyers to the whole head and a bigger pack.
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Oil-balancing scalp shampooA wash that helps roots stay fresher, so the fringe needs fewer touch ups.Roots that stay fresher for longer.Why add it Adds a daily product and a faster repeat buy.
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Fringe styling mistA light hold mist that keeps the fringe shaped in wind and heat.Your fringe, held in place.Why add it Speaks to shoppers who fight wind and heat, not only oil.
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Blotting forehead powderA matching face powder for the forehead the fringe rests on.A matte forehead under a soft fringe.Why add it Crosses into makeup and pairs with the compact as a set.
How to sell the full range
Lead with noon: the flat, stringy fringe and no way to wash it at work. Put a tester at the till and let one tap close the sale, or do it live on camera. Sell it as a handbag item next to lip products, not on the shampoo shelf. It suits young K-style beauty brands, salons that sell one with every fringe trim, and drugstore and convenience counters.
LaunchOpen with the fringe compact and puff-top tube, shown with one tap on a flat fringe.
Month 3Add the blotting forehead powder and the fringe styling mist as a touch up set.
Month 6Bring in the root refresh dry shampoo and oil-balancing scalp shampoo for a full routine.
KBV Research (Asia Pacific Dry Shampoo Market, report summary), December 2023
TechSci Research (Dry Shampoo Market, report summary), 2025
Bustle, The bang trends of 2026, 10 February 2026
Chapter · 3 concepts
Men and family
Hair care for the men and the children of the house
Most hair care shelves are built for one shopper: a woman buying for herself. This chapter is for everyone else in the house. Men are no longer shy about grooming; hair care is already the biggest part of what Malaysian men spend on it, and they buy for a named worry such as hair fall, a dry beard or a style that will not hold. They want proof, short routines and plain packaging, and many trust their barber more than any advert. Children need the opposite: mild, gentle products that make bath time and school mornings easier for parents. Both shoppers buy again and again, and both open new doors for a brand, from the barbershop counter to the family grocery basket. For 2027, these are the shelves the aisle has left half empty.
The market in numbers
Hair care is the largest part of men's grooming sales in Malaysia, a market Euromonitor put at MYR 1 billion in 2018, up 8% on the year before.
Malaysia's hair care market was worth USD 396.02 million in 2025, with shampoo at 45%, and men's hair care is named a rapidly expanding segment.
IMARC Group (Malaysia Hair Care Market 2026 to 2034, report summary), 2026
Modern barbershops in the Klang Valley report steady growth; one chain with three outlets lets barbers open their own franchise after four years.
New Straits Times, Business booming for modern barber shops, 19 September 2019
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Scalp tonic
Barber's Proof
A no-fuss nightly tonic for men, built on actives studied on men.
“I don't want a beauty product, I want something that was actually tried on men like me.”
Men do not want a ten-step routine and they do not trust a pretty bottle. They want to know a product was tried on men, and they want it to take thirty seconds. Barber's Proof is built on two actives, each studied by its maker on men against placebo, carried together in one clear tonic. Drop it on the crown and hairline at night, massage, leave it on, sleep. It dries fast, leaves no grease on the pillow and no smell in the morning. It speaks the language of the barber's chair rather than the beauty counter: plain packaging, plain words, and care that helps reduce hair fall from breakage, for fuller-looking hair over months, not days.
Why brands pick it
1
Reason to believe, said plainly
Both actives were studied by their makers on men against placebo, so the pitch is about evidence, not perfume or promises.
2
Thirty seconds a night
One leave-on step after the shower, no rinse and no mixing, which is the only routine most men keep for months.
3
Sold where men already go
Barbers see a man's scalp every month and are trusted to say so, which makes the shop a natural place to start a nightly course.
16Barber's ProofA biomimetic peptide with red clover and a larch and green tea complex with glycine and zinc, both to help strengthen and nourish the hair root, and zinc PCA with panthenol for a balanced, comfortable scalp. Make it as: Scalp tonic, Scalp serum, Barbershop kit
What each part brings
Every night
Nourishes the root
a biomimetic peptide with red clover that helps strengthen and nourish the hair root
The second active
Fuller-looking hair
larch and green tea with glycine and zinc, for fuller-looking hair and a healthy scalp
The routine
One step only
a clear, quick-drying tonic dropped on the scalp at night and left on
Why there is demand
In Asia-Pacific hair fall care products, men made up 58.2% of 2024 revenue; serums are the fastest-growing type, forecast at about 10.7% a year to 2030.1
Malaysian barbers report more young men, especially Gen Z, asking them for advice on hair fall and thinner-looking hair; many barbers have offered scalp advice since barbering took off around 2013.2
Malaysia's men's grooming products market is forecast to reach USD 643.7 million by 2031, growing about 9.5% a year, led by younger, urban men buying for specific concerns.3
2027 outlook
Hair fall care in Asia-Pacific is still mostly bought by men, and shoppers are moving away from cover-ups toward products with a reason to believe. Serums and leave-on formats are growing fastest, and online and social selling are taking share from the shelf. In Malaysia, men's grooming keeps growing as younger men buy for a named concern. A plain, men-first tonic with studied actives fits that shopper well into 2027.13
Grow it into a line
Men's scalp shampooDaily wash that cleans oil from the scalp so the tonic goes on a clean base.A clean, fresh scalp ready for the night step.Why add it Gives every tonic buyer a daily product and doubles the basket.
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Leave-on scalp serumA richer night step for men who want more than the tonic.More care for the crown and hairline, still one step.Why add it A trade-up for men who stay with the routine past the first course.
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Barbershop kitTonic and shampoo boxed for the barber to sell at the chair.Everything for the first month, from the chair you trust.Why add it Turns barbers into resellers with a ready box that needs no explaining.
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Cooling scalp mistA fresh spray after a cut, a workout or a hot ride home.Cold, fresh scalp after a cut or a workout.Why add it An impulse buy at the counter and a reason to visit between cuts.
How to sell the full range
Sell it as the men's answer to hair fall from breakage, not a beauty item. Put the line about studies on men up front, keep the pack plain and dark, and let barbers start the talk while the customer is in the chair and looking at his crown in the mirror. Sell a three-month course, because that is how long the routine needs before men judge it. It suits men's grooming brands, barbershop chains, pharmacies and online sellers.
LaunchOpen with the nightly scalp tonic in barbershops and online, sold as a three-month course.
Month 3Add the men's scalp shampoo and the barbershop kit so every buyer gets a daily wash too.
Month 6Bring in the leave-on scalp serum for heavier users and the cooling scalp mist for gyms and hot days.
Mordor Intelligence (Asia-Pacific hair fall care products, report summary), 2025
Sinar Daily (feature quoting Malaysian barbers), 16 April 2025
Beard oil, beard balm and matte clay, made for the barber's shelf.
“My beard looks sharp when I leave the barber, then by Wednesday it's dry, itchy and sticking out everywhere.”
A fresh cut and a lined-up beard feel great for two days. Then the beard dries out, the skin under it itches, and the shape the barber worked on starts to wander. Barber Bench is the kit that keeps the look going between visits. The oil softens the beard and the skin below it, the balm holds stray hairs in place, and the matte clay styles the hair on top with a natural, no-shine finish. Each piece is something a barber already reaches for during a cut, so he can show it on the customer in the chair, then sell it off the bench as he pays. Online, the three-piece box is an easy gift.
Why brands pick it
1
Demonstrated in the chair
The barber uses each product during the cut, so the customer sees and smells it on himself before he is asked to buy.
2
Fixes the itch, not just the look
A light oil for the skin under the beard answers the dryness and itch that make men give up on growing one.
3
Three products, one shelf
Oil, balm and clay cover the beard and the hair on top, and the box makes a ready gift for birthdays and Raya.
17Barber Bench Beard KitArgan, black seed and coconut oils with vitamin E for a soft beard and comfortable skin; soy, candelilla and bees waxes with shea butter for the balm's hold; kaolin clay for a matte finish; woody notes like cedarwood and sandalwood. Make it as: Beard oil, Beard balm, Matte styling clay, Three-piece gift box
What each part brings
The oil
Soft, not greasy
a light blend of argan and black seed oils that softens the beard and the skin under it
The balm
Holds the shape
plant waxes and shea butter that tame flyaways and keep the line the barber cut
The clay
Matte all day
a kaolin clay for hair that holds a textured style with no shine and washes out easily
Why there is demand
Asia Pacific beard oil was worth about USD 312.8 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 672.4 million by 2035; online stores lead sales, with barbershops and salons named among users.1
Beard care is a USD 3.9 billion global market in 2025, oils lead with 27.5% share, and Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region at 9.8% a year to 2034 (global).2
Malaysia's new-style barbershops serve men aged 20 to 40 and sell hair pomades and beard oils over the counter; one Shah Alam shop grew from three chairs to seven.3
2027 outlook
Beard care is growing faster in Asia Pacific than anywhere else, and oil is the product men start with. Online stores sell the most, while barbers and salons keep the category visible through the cuts they give every month. In Malaysia, new-style barbershops already sell styling and beard products off the counter to men in their twenties and thirties. A ready kit that a barber can demonstrate and resell fits that channel well into 2027.21
Grow it into a line
Beard washA gentle wash for the beard and face that keeps the oil working on a clean base.A clean, soft beard without drying the skin.Why add it A daily product that empties faster than oil and brings men back sooner.
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Post-shave cooling balmCalms the skin after a razor line-up or a full shave.Cool, calm skin after the razor.Why add it Every line-up and shave in the shop is a chance to sell it.
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Water-based pomadeShine and hold for slick styles, washing out with plain water.Clean shine and hold that rinses out with water.Why add it Covers the slick and classic styles the matte clay does not.
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Travel beard kitSmall sizes in a pouch for trips, gyms and the office drawer.The whole routine in a pocket-size pouch.Why add it An easy gift and an impulse buy at the counter before holidays.
How to sell the full range
Sell through barbers first. Give each shop a counter stand, let the barber finish every beard trim with the oil and every cut with the clay, and let the customer pay for what he just saw. Online, sell the three-piece box with short videos of a fresh cut being styled. The story is simple: keep the barber's work looking sharp until the next visit. It suits barbershop chains, men's grooming brands and online sellers.
LaunchOpen with the oil, balm and clay on counter stands in barbershops, plus the three-piece box online.
Month 3Add the beard wash and post-shave cooling balm so the barber can sell a full routine.
Month 6Bring in the water-based pomade and the travel kit for festive gifting and repeat buyers.
Straits Research (Beard Care Products Market, report summary), 2026
Malay Mail, Haircuts for 'bros' at hipster barbershops, 10 December 2016
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Kids wash
Little Locks Head to Toe
One mild wash for hair and body, and a spray for easier combing.
“Bath time with three kids is a fight already, I don't want a different bottle for every one of them.”
Parents with young children run bath time like a production line: wash, rinse, towel, next. Little Locks makes it one bottle. The head to toe wash is mild and gentle, cleans hair and body together, and rinses quickly so the queue keeps moving. In the morning, the detangling spray helps the comb slide through knots before school, which ends the daily fight over long hair. A soft, clean scent that adults like too means older siblings and parents end up using it, and a family bottle empties fast. For a brand, it is a repeat buy that sits in the weekly grocery basket rather than the once-a-year gift aisle.
Why brands pick it
1
One bottle for the whole bath
Hair and body in one mild wash means fewer bottles on the shelf and a faster bath for busy parents.
2
Mornings without the combing fight
The detangling spray helps the comb glide through knots, so long hair is ready for school without a struggle.
3
A family-size repeat buy
A big pump bottle shared by the whole family runs out often and goes straight back into the weekly basket.
18Little Locks Head to ToeMild cleansers made from coconut and sugar with a gentle betaine, panthenol and aloe to keep hair and skin comfortable, chamomile for a calm feel, and a light plant-based conditioner in the spray to help the comb glide. Make it as: Head to toe wash, Detangling spray, Kids conditioner
What each part brings
The wash
Mild and gentle
a mild cleanser from coconut and sugar that washes hair and body in one step
The comb
Easier combing
a light spray that helps the comb slide through wet or dry hair before school
The bottle
One for everyone
a big pump bottle the whole family can share at bath time
Why there is demand
Asia Pacific held 35.2% of global baby hair care in 2025, about USD 986 million; detanglers are the fastest-growing type at about 7.5% a year.1
Southeast Asia's baby shampoo and conditioner market was about USD 30 million in 2025, forecast to more than double to USD 64.5 million by 2034, with USD 17.6 million already sold online.2
Malaysia recorded 396,175 live births in 2025, down 4.5% from 2024, with fertility at 1.5 children per woman, so families buy for fewer children each.3
2027 outlook
Asia Pacific is the biggest region for baby and kids hair care, and in Southeast Asia the category is set to more than double by 2034, with most of it already bought online. Parents are moving toward milder, simpler products with fewer harsh ingredients. With fewer children per family in Malaysia, parents spend more care on each one. A mild, all-in-one wash with a detangling partner fits that basket well into 2027.12
Grow it into a line
Kids conditionerA light rinse-out for long or curly hair that knots easily.Soft, easy-to-comb hair after every wash.Why add it Parents of girls with long hair want a second step, which lifts the basket.
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Kids styling gelA soft-hold gel for school and party hair, washing out with the bath.Neat school hair that washes out at bath time.Why add it Older children want their own product, which keeps them in the range longer.
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Kids body lotionA light after-bath lotion that keeps skin soft in air-conditioned rooms.Light, soft skin after the bath.Why add it Completes the bath routine and sells well in a bundle.
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Foam head to toe washA pump foam that toddlers can use on their own.Foam that stays put in small hands.Why add it A fun format that toddlers ask for, opening the younger age band.
How to sell the full range
Sell it to parents as one less thing to think about: one mild bottle for hair and body, one spray for school mornings. Lead with the family-size pump and a clean, light scent the whole house likes. Show the morning combing in a short video, because every parent knows that struggle. It suits mother and baby brands, family personal care brands, pharmacies, supermarkets and online stores with bundle deals.
LaunchOpen with the head to toe wash and the detangling spray, sold as a bath and morning pair.
Month 3Add the kids conditioner and the foam wash for long hair and toddlers.
Month 6Bring in the kids styling gel and body lotion for back-to-school and festive bundles.
Market Intelo (Baby Hair Care Market, report summary), updated June 2026
Deep Market Insights (South East Asia Baby Shampoo and Conditioner Market, report summary), November 2026
The Star, quoting DOSM Vital Statistics Malaysia 2026, 16 October 2026
How we build hair care
Start from the scalp and the shopper. We build the routine.
Your customer picks hair care by the worry they wake up with: hair on the pillow, flakes on a dark shirt, an itchy scalp under the tudung, the first greys, frizz by noon. Tell us whose worry it is and how they want it to feel; our lab matches the actives and the base, from a single shampoo to a full routine. Every result you print comes from your product's own tests.
Wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Clear or creamy, sulphate free or rich lather, cooling or calm. The daily step that carries the story, and the one bought again every month.
Leave on
Tonic, serum, roll-on, ampoule
Water-light tonics, scalp serums, salon ampoules and cold roll-ons that stay on the scalp after the wash, where the care has time to work.
Lengths
Mask, oil, mist, styling
Repair masks, gel-to-oil serums, perfume mists, beard oils and clays: the products shoppers see and smell, and post about.
Textures and formats we already make
Coolingshampoos, tonics and roll-ons that feel ice cold on the scalp
Cleartransparent gels, tonics and conditioners
Richbutter masks, creamy conditioners and repair creams
Oillight hair oils, biphase oils and gel-to-oil serums
Mistperfume mists, protein mists and hijab mists
Solidscalp salt scrubs, clays, waxes and fringe powders
Already made in our own lab
Hundreds of hair and scalp formulas developed in house, from salon ampoules to baby shampoos, so every concept in this book starts from hair care we already know how to make.
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Selling a hair product: what the rules ask
Draft for brand owners, each line checked at source. In Malaysia a shampoo, conditioner, scalp tonic or serum, hair oil or hair mist is a cosmetic, so it follows the same notification and labelling rules as every skincare product. What sets hair apart is the claims: NPRA allows hair loss and dandruff claims as a secondary cosmetic benefit, but draws a firm line at hair growth, baldness and grey hair. The anti-dandruff actives, salicylic acid and hair dyes come from limits shared across ASEAN. TCT handles the formula, the actives and the making. This page lists what you, as the brand owner, should know before you sell. Each line was read at the source shown on the date given; TCT will confirm the details for each product.
Malaysia: notify before you sellEvery cosmetic, hair products included, must be a notified cosmetic before anyone makes, sells, supplies, imports or holds it (Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, Regulation 18A(1)). The Cosmetic Notification Holder must be a locally incorporated company registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia. A notification costs RM50.00 per product (and per variant), is valid for 2 years, and should be renewed no later than 1 month before it expires.NPRA, Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia, Second Edition, 1 August 2022 (glossary, sections 1, 2.6 and 2.7) · checked 2026-11-10
Malaysia: hair loss claimsHair loss is an accepted secondary claim area for a cosmetic. Acceptable: 'Anti hair loss/hair fall' or 'treatment/control of hair loss/hair fall', but only for loss due to a physical factor such as hair breakage; 'Increase hair volume', meaning a temporary physical effect on thin or flat hair; 'Promote healthy hair'; 'Helps to strengthen/nourish hair root/hair follicle'. Unacceptable: 'Hair loss can be arrested or reversed', 'Restores hair cells', 'Stimulate/promote hair growth', and hereditary or hormonal hair loss such as baldness or alopecia.NPRA, Annex I Part 8: Guideline for Cosmetic Claims, August 2022 (section 2c and table row 1) · checked 2026-11-10
Malaysia: dandruff, scalp and grey hair claimsDandruff is an accepted secondary claim area. Acceptable: 'Control/reduce/prevent dandruff'. Unacceptable: 'Permanently eliminates/stop dandruff', 'Prevent/treat cradle cap/seborrheic dermatitis', and 'Prevent grey hair'. A scalp product may care for the scalp, but naming a scalp disease, or promising to prevent greying, takes it outside what a cosmetic may say.NPRA, Annex I Part 8: Guideline for Cosmetic Claims, August 2022 (section 2c and table row 1) · checked 2026-11-10
Malaysia: words no pack may useNPRA lists as unacceptable on any cosmetic: 'Medicated', '100% protection', a GMP logo or certification (ISO 22716 included), 'Approved by Ministry of Health (MOH)', growth factor references such as EGF and FGF, religious references, and safety lines such as 'No side effects'. A natural ingredient must not be used to suggest the product is safe. Numbers such as 99.9%, 'in 3 days' or 10x are acceptable only if backed by evidence.NPRA, Annex I Part 8: Guideline for Cosmetic Claims, August 2022 (table row 11 and section 3a) · checked 2026-11-10
ASEAN: minoxidil is banned in cosmeticsMinoxidil (6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide) and its salts are on Annex II, the list of substances that must not form part of any cosmetic. A hair tonic or serum built on minoxidil cannot be notified as a cosmetic in Malaysia. Products that rely on it are medicines, not cosmetics.NPRA, Annex II: List of Substances Which Must Not Form Part of the Composition of Cosmetic Products, version 2026-1, 10 June 2026 (entry 372); Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products, section 3.3.2 · checked 2026-11-10
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Claims, actives and labels
ASEAN: anti-dandruff actives and their limitsLimits as read. Zinc pyrithione: rinse-off hair products 1.0%, leave-on hair products 0.1% (still permitted in ASEAN). Selenium disulphide: anti-dandruff shampoo 1%, label 'Contains selenium disulphide' and 'Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin'. Climbazole: rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo 2.0%, rinse-off anti-dandruff conditioner 0.5%. Piroctone olamine is listed as a preservative only: 1% in rinse-off products, 0.5% in others.NPRA, Annex III: List of Restricted Substances, version 2026-1, 10 June 2026 (entries 49, 101, 326); Annex VI: List of Preservatives, version 2026-1, 10 June 2026 (entry 35) · checked 2026-11-10
ASEAN: salicylic acid in hair productsSalicylic acid used for a purpose other than preserving: up to 3.0% in rinse-off hair products and 2.0% in most other products. It must not be used in products for children under three years of age, and that warning goes on the label. It must not be used in applications that may expose the user's lungs by inhalation, which matters for hair mists and sprays. These limits include any salicylic acid used as a preservative.NPRA, Annex III: List of Restricted Substances, version 2026-1, 10 June 2026 (entry 98) · checked 2026-11-10
ASEAN: hair dyes carry their own rulesEach hair dye substance has its own limit and label text. For example, p-phenylenediamine in oxidative dyes: at most 2% applied to hair after mixing, calculated as free base, never for eyelashes or eyebrows. The label must show the mixing ratio, 'Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions', 'This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16' and 'Contains phenylenediamines', with 'wear suitable gloves' in the directions. Hydrogen peroxide in hair products: 12%.NPRA, Annex III: List of Restricted Substances, version 2026-1, 10 June 2026 (entries 8a and 12) · checked 2026-11-10
Malaysia: what the label must carryThe outer pack (or the bottle, if there is no box) must show: product name and function, directions for use, full ingredient list in descending order, country of manufacture, name and address of the Notification Holder, net contents, batch number, manufacturing or expiry date (expiry is mandatory when the product keeps for less than 30 months), and special precautions, including any warning an ingredient annex requires, in Bahasa Malaysia and/or English.NPRA, Annex I Part 7: Cosmetic Labeling Requirements, August 2022 (sections 3.1 and 5) · checked 2026-11-10
Malaysia: ingredients of animal originThe label must carry a statement, in any format, that the product contains ingredients of animal origin. For bovine (cow) or porcine (pig) sources, the exact animal must be named. Hair products often use such ingredients, for example keratin, collagen, silk protein or lanolin, so the source of each one should be settled before the label is printed. TCT confirms the source of each raw material.NPRA, Annex I Part 7: Cosmetic Labeling Requirements, August 2022 (section 3.1(i)) · checked 2026-11-10
ASEAN: the claims test for any cosmeticASEAN uses a five step test: permitted ingredients only, applied to external parts of the body (the hair system included), mainly to clean, perfume, change the appearance, protect or keep in good condition, not presented as treating or preventing disease, and with no permanent pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. For hair it names as unacceptable: 'Eliminates dandruff permanently', 'Restores hair cells', 'Hair loss can be arrested or reversed' and 'Stimulates hair growth'. Modifiers such as 'helps to' soften a claim.ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, Appendix III: ASEAN Cosmetic Claim Guideline, version date 4 September 2007 (copy hosted by the Singapore Government) · checked 2026-11-10
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Every concept in this menu is a starting point, not a finished product. Market figures come from the published sources listed on each page. Hair fall, flake, grey hair and every other hair or scalp claim depend on your formula and its own tests, stay cosmetic, and follow the rules of the market you sell in.