Make Your Own Shampoo and Test It Kit

With so many shampoos out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Store-bought? All natural? Do-it-yourself? From jojoba oil to graduated cylinder and 100% wool to simulate hair, this kit contains the supplies to complete “Make Your Own Shampoo and Test How It Performs” project.

You will be mixing up your own shampoo recipes and comparing them to your favorite shampoo. Like the scientists who develop the products you see on the store shelf you will test your shampoos to see how they clean, how well then foam, and how gentle they are on your scalp. This kit will help you find the right shampoo for you and learn some chemistry along the way!  

Instructions for this kit are available online. See below for links to the instructions and more.

Instructions are NOT included with the kit, but are available online from Science Buddies.

• Safety Information (SDS)

Each Make Your Own Shampoo and Test It kit contains:

• Coconut Milk
• Honey
• Jojoba Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Lavender Fragrance Oil
• Mint Herbal Teabag
• Castile Soap
• Coconut Oil
• Wool Skeins
• Digital Pocket Scale
• 500 mL (16 oz) Bottles
• 250ml Graduated Cylinder
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
• Aluminum Pie Plates
• 250 mL (8 oz) Bottles
• Plastic Student Thermometer
• pH Papers, 1-14 range
• Giant Test Tubes and Caps
• Black Ink
• Pipet

You will also need from home:

• A shampoo of your choice
• Acetone or nail polish remover