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Rahma

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May 23, 2014 at 12:17 pm in reply to: What is the best product for curly, coily and kinky hair?

Thanks guys…

Rahma

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March 3, 2014 at 6:24 pm in reply to: Cosmetic science forums

@Mike, I am not sure I get what you are saying!

It is unfair for someone to ask for a complete formula for a product ( I am not sure this happens however, I can be oblivious at times!) however, don’t change the way this forum operates, it seems to work just fine as it is. In fact, I think it is a great place for people to connect and work together and do business.

Rahma

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February 25, 2014 at 3:27 pm in reply to: Reviewing this formula

Hahahah, that is what I thought lol

Rahma

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February 24, 2014 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Reviewing this formula

You guys are such perfectionist!

It has actually been listed like that (can you believe?) also, it is a curl cream that is being retailed at £45.

Bill, thank you…took your advice and submitted the form. Will keep you posted how it goes.

Rahma

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February 24, 2014 at 10:40 am in reply to: Reviewing this formula

Yes, but anything special about the ingredient list?

Rahma

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February 22, 2014 at 9:49 am in reply to: Website E-Commerce provider

I was going to suggest Shopify but I can see you have already thought about it, I would perhaps look at independent web designers, I would look at sites such as Gumtree (not sure if there is something similar where you are) also look at fresh college graduates who are always up for a challenge and a little original and cheap.

Rahma

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February 18, 2014 at 3:55 pm in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

Bob,

I think for me the whole point is to come up with something better than what is already available hence the need to develop/formulate new improved product. Apparently in the UK according to Mintel, Afro-Caribbean women spend 6 times on hair products than their counterpart and yet ethnic hair care products account for a average of only 1.7% of launches between 2007-2012. Innovation is lacking I think…

Rahma

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February 18, 2014 at 3:49 pm in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

Perry I like that idea!

Rahma

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February 18, 2014 at 7:19 am in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

Well I am happy something might come out of this question! Mike and David, hope you get to work with each other and wish you guys all the best…

Rahma

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February 15, 2014 at 9:04 pm in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

Mike thank you for the advice, I am in the early stages and will let you know how it goes…I think it would be easier to find someone flexible with the MOQ.

Rahma

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February 15, 2014 at 3:15 pm in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

BTW, one of the companies is estimating £20-30,000 costs for one product from beginning to end, this excludes the marketing and branding of course. That’s why I am rather perplexed as to why the initial costs for formulation and testing are so low only to increase significantly.

Rahma

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February 15, 2014 at 2:18 pm in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

Mike,

Yes the offers are great, the formulation and testing costs are really low however, it is the manufacturing costs that eye watering!

Anyways, I will keep you posted with what happens.

Rahma

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February 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

Thank you guys for your thoughts,

Yes, Bob I agree, I would rather work with an independent consultant to formulate the products and then get them made by big manufacturers. Anyone interested!

I am looking for someone with experience in this market, to be fair there is not my R&D in the Ethnic hair care market in the UK

Rahma

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February 15, 2014 at 9:26 am in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

However, the catch is, wait for it…the own the formulation unless they manufacture the product and if I want another company to do it, I have to pay £ 2,500 for owning the formulation. MOG is 10,000

Another company has quoted £1,800 and I won the formulas outright. I am looking to develop products for the ethnic hair care market anyone with better ideas please get in touch!

Rahma

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February 15, 2014 at 9:23 am in reply to: How much does it cost to launch a product? from formulation to packaging, marketing?

I am based in the UK, I have been asking around and prices vary significantly! one company has quoted £1400 for formulation and including

Development fee
Stability testing
Micro Challenge testing
Product information packageS
Safety assessment / INCI

Rahma

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February 5, 2014 at 6:09 pm in reply to: Effect of using silicones, SLS, SLES on ethnic hair, and what do you think of the co-washing trend?

Polymergirl, merci!

Interesting points you raised, just wondering which shampoos with gentle surfactants have users found more drying?, if not name, what sort of formulation would it have?

Rahma

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January 23, 2014 at 2:08 pm in reply to: Effect of using silicones, SLS, SLES on ethnic hair, and what do you think of the co-washing trend?

Thanks Perry, that is how I feel myself regarding SLS however I am confused when it comes to silicones? what is your take?

Rahma

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January 23, 2014 at 9:59 am in reply to: Effect of using silicones, SLS, SLES on ethnic hair, and what do you think of the co-washing trend?

Great comment Gustavo,

Yes I agree however, there seems to a general consensus among most natural haired women who believe silicone based products are harmful to their hair however none can back it up with research?

Rahma

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January 22, 2014 at 6:48 pm in reply to: Effect of using silicones, SLS, SLES on ethnic hair, and what do you think of the co-washing trend?

I meant using only conditioner in between shampooing .

Rahma

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January 16, 2014 at 10:36 am in reply to: Best oil for dry curly afro hair

Gustavo

Thank you loads…

Rahma

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January 16, 2014 at 6:02 am in reply to: Best oil for dry curly afro hair

Thank you Chemicalmatt,

I prefer the natural oils, for some reason avocado has reacted better than coconut, olive oil and even jojoba! I am still researching other alternatives.

Thank you!

Rahma

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November 25, 2013 at 4:53 pm in reply to: Any cosmetic formulators working in London?

Thanks Microformulation,

I will start searching for him

Rahma

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November 25, 2013 at 4:52 pm in reply to: Any cosmetic formulators working in London?

Hi Kitty,

No, I don’t do skincare just hair.

Rahma

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November 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm in reply to: Best way to start in the cosmetic industry?

I think like any entry level jobs, you need to persevere and email individuals in companies and persuade then to offer you work experience/ internship. I think you need to find their names and email then individually. Hope this helps.

Rahma

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