How to Choose a Hair Care Manufacturer

  The global hair care market continues to grow rapidly, driven by demand for professional-quality shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products. For brand owners, distributors, and private label businesses, choosing the right hair care manufacturer is one of the most critical decisions for long-term success.

  A reliable manufacturing partner not only ensures consistent product quality but also supports formulation development, regulatory compliance, branding, and scalable production. This guide explains how to evaluate hair care manufacturers and highlights what to look for when building your brand.

1. Xiangxiang Daily – A Full-Category Hair Care Manufacturing Partner

Xiangxiang Daily is a professional daily cosmetics and personal care manufacturer offering complete OEM/ODM solutions for global brands. With extensive experience serving international markets, we support both emerging and established hair care brands.

Our hair care product range includes:

• Shampoo & conditioner

• Hair oil & hair mask

• Scalp treatment products

• Hair wax & styling products

• Hair spray & finishing products

Beyond hair care, we also manufacture:

• Body care: body soap, body scrub, shower gel, deodorant, body oil, body perfume spray

• Skin care: facial serums, sunscreen sticks/creams, face creams, acne patches, eye masks, facial masks

Why brands choose Xiangxiang Daily:

• ISO 22716 / GMPC certified manufacturing system

• Strict quality control and batch traceability

• Custom formulation and fragrance development

• Flexible MOQ for private label brands

• Export experience across multiple regions

Xiangxiang Daily is well-suited for brands seeking stable quality, formulation flexibility, and long-term scalability.

2. Understanding Your Hair Care Product Positioning

Before selecting a manufacturer, it is essential to clearly define your brand positioning. Are you targeting mass-market retail, salon-grade products, clean beauty consumers, or functional solutions such as anti-hair loss or scalp care?

A professional hair care manufacturer should be able to:

• Adjust formulations to match performance claims

• Offer different textures, foaming systems, and actives

• Support fragrance customization and sensory experience

Clear positioning allows manufacturers to recommend suitable formulations and packaging options.

3. Manufacturing Capabilities & Product Development Support

Not all factories offer the same level of technical capability. A strong hair care manufacturer should provide:

• In-house R&D for shampoo, conditioner, and treatment formulas

• Stability and compatibility testing

• Packaging matching and filling support

• Scalable production capacity

These capabilities ensure your products remain consistent from trial batches to large-scale production.

Key Points to Consider When Choosing Hair Care Suppliers

When sourcing hair care suppliers, buyers should pay close attention to the following factors:

1. Certifications & Compliance
   Look for ISO 22716 (GMP), GMPC, and other relevant certifications to ensure product safety and regulatory acceptance.

2. Formulation Expertise
   Suppliers should understand surfactant systems, conditioning agents, botanical extracts, and functional actives used in modern hair care.

3. Customization & MOQ Flexibility
   A good supplier supports private label branding, custom formulas, and reasonable MOQs for market testing.

4. Quality Control & Consistency
   Reliable QC systems and production records are essential for maintaining consistent product performance.

5. Export & Regulatory Experience
   If selling internationally, your supplier should assist with documentation, labeling guidance, and compliance requirements.