Hair Styling Products Manufacturer Australia
Australian hair styling products manufacturer. Gels, mousses, creams, pomades and pastes made in Melbourne. Non-aerosol formats only.
Epilab manufactures hair styling products for Australian hair care brands. Gels, mousses, creams, pomades and pastes across hold levels, finishes and positioning.
All styling products made in Melbourne. Custom formulation, private label and white label under one roof. We produce non-aerosol formats only. Liquid hairsprays, mousses delivered without propellant, and pump-spray styling products are within scope. Traditional propellant aerosols are not.
What we make
Hair gels (clear, water-based), styling creams (low to medium hold, cream-format), pomades (water-based and wax-based), pastes (matte, texture-focused), and pump-mousse formats. We do not produce propellant-aerosol products.
Three ways to launch a hair styling product
Custom formulation
Custom styling products are formulated around target hold level, finish (matte, satin, glossy), and the sensory profile of the application. Six to ten weeks. MOQ starts at 500 units for most formats.
Private label
Private label styling uses our existing formula library across gels, creams, pomades and pastes. Three to six weeks.
White label
White label styling products ready to ship with your label. Two to four weeks.
Minimum order quantities
Tub and jar MOQ starts at 500 units. Tube-packaged styling cream MOQ starts at 3,000 units. Pump-bottle and bottle formats start at 500. Pricing tiers improve at 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000-unit volumes.
Formulation considerations
Styling formulation is built around the hold polymer system. PVP, VP/VA copolymer and similar resins provide the structure. Wax-based pomades use beeswax, candelilla and synthetic waxes for hold. Texture pastes use clay, silica and matting agents. We work through hold level, finish, comb-through, residue and re-stylability in development.
Cost transparency
Styling product unit cost depends on polymer system, wax content (for pomades) and packaging. Tube-packaged styling cream sits at the higher cost end due to tube filling. Tub pomades are mid-range.
Where this fits in our hair care range
This page covers hair styling product specifically. For the full picture of our hair care manufacturing range, including how this category fits alongside shampoo, conditioner, masks, oils, treatments, scalp care and styling, see our hair care manufacturer Australia overview page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make aerosol hairspray?
No. We do not produce propellant-aerosol products. We can produce liquid pump-spray alternatives.
What is the MOQ for hair styling products?
500 units for most jar, tub, bottle and pump-bottle formats. 3,000 units for tube-packaged styling cream.
Can you make wax pomades?
Yes. Wax-based and water-based pomades across hold and finish levels.
Do you do matte texture pastes?
Yes. Matte pastes using clay, silica and matting agent systems.
Can you make a pump-mousse?
Yes. Pump-mousse using non-aerosol mousse pump packaging is a viable alternative to traditional aerosol mousse.
How long is shelf life?
24 to 36 months for most styling products, confirmed by stability testing.
Start a hair styling product project
Send a brief to info@epilab.com.au with your target volume, positioning, claims and budget. We respond within two business days with a feasibility note covering formula path, MOQ, timeline and indicative cost.
Let's create something exceptional together.
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