Find the Best Treatment Product for Your Hair Type

Bring the Valentine’s Day spirit into your self-care routine this month. Fill your shower with pink hues and the scent of roses—try out your favorite formulas in our signature (and festive!) Flamingo color, and in our beloved floral Strike A Rose scent. 

Straight Hair

Our pick: Custom Hair Serum

This custom formula is ideal for straight hair because its lightweight feel won’t weigh down thinner strands.  It’s a multitasker that treats, preps, and styles at the same time.  The mix of Jojoba Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil smooths frizz, enhances shine, and protects hair from heat. 

Wavy Hair

Our Pick: Custom Styling Primer

For our wavy haired friends who love to use hot tools to enhance their natural texture, this one’s for you!  This custom formula uses provitamin B5 to provide the ultimate protection against outside irritants like color, UV, and heat (up to 450°) damage.

Curly Hair

Our Pick: Custom Hair Mask 

The perfect pick-me-up for dry hair in need of some extra moisture, the Custom Hair Mask offers deep nourishment and powerful conditioning through a mix of Argan Oil and Jojoba Esters. For best results, use twice weekly and apply for 5-10 minutes before rinsing. 

Coily Hair 

Our Pick: Custom Leave-In Conditioner

We love a two-in-one product that treats while it styles.  No mater the coarseness of your texture this custom formula uses Avocado Oil and Coffee Seed Extract to penetrate deep moisture into your follicles.  Meanwhile, it can be used on wet or dry hair similarly to a curl creme, creating definition and hold for curly and coily patterns.

How We Function

We see rules as outdated and limiting. Instead we choose to be trailblazers, breaking boundaries and redefining beauty industry standards. We take pride in being Beauty Rule-Breakers, harnessing the power of technology and innovation to revolutionize the way we approach beauty. With a firm belief in clean, purposeful science and a commitment to sustainability, we strive to empower individuality through customizable solutions. We believe the formulas of your beauty products should be as unique as you! 

We are first and foremost Beauty Rule-Breakers:

At the heart of our company lies a passion for breaking free from conventions and pushing the boundaries of beauty. Our dedication to innovation is evident in our proprietary algorithm, which formulates a unique beauty solution every 13 seconds. By embracing technology, we challenge the notion that rules confine us, paving the way for unprecedented advancements in the industry. 

We believe in Clean, Purposeful Science:

As a brand, we hold an unwavering appreciation for the power of nature and its ability to transform the world of beauty. With our clean beauty ethos, our ingredients are naturally derived (as defined by the International Organization for Standardization guideline), ensuring that our formulas are not only effective but also environmentally conscious. what sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to developing all our formulations to meet our customer’s specific needs. Our meticulous attention to detail guarantees that our products adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficacy.

We Empower Individuality:

Diversity and individuality lie at the heart of our belief system. We celebrate the uniqueness of every consumer, recognizing that their hair type, texture, and goals are as distinct as their personalities. Through the power of customization, we empower individuals to embrace their authentic selves by providing tailored solutions that cater to their specific needs. Over the years, we have developed millions of unique formulas. We are committed to inclusivity and our drive to champion the beauty of individuality.

We are Sustainably Focused:

As stewards of the environment, we are deeply committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in every aspect of our operations. From utilizing 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) custom bottles to offering the option to opt out of pumps, we continuously seek innovative ways to minimize waste and limit our dependence on long-distance shipping.

Our co-founder, armed with a PhD in sustainability, spearheads our efforts to create a sustainable future for the beauty industry. By embracing sustainable practices, we not only reduce our footprint but also empower consumers to make environmentally conscious choices.

In a world driven by innovation, individuality, and sustainability, we continue to strive to exemplify what is possible. By breaking beauty rules, embracing clean, conscious science, empowering individuality, and prioritizing sustainability, we aim to inspire and uplift consumers while challenging the norms of the industry. 

We are thrilled you are joining us on this transformative journey as we redefine the concept of beauty for the better.

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In our attempt to create the perfect products for each and every individual , we do our best to minimize our negative impacts on the environment while also eliminating societal norms of beauty to progress society as a whole.
 
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Winter Haircare Tips: Keep Jack Frost from Nipping at Your Hair

Brace yourselves, winter is coming! But don’t let your hair turn into a frosty fright. With Jack Frost nipping at our noses, it’s easy for our hair to feel more ‘meh’ than ‘yeah’ because of the increase in extreme temperature (cold outside, all heaters blazing on the inside) which leads to your hair becoming fragile and breakage-prone. Which is why we whipped up ten expert tips and tricks for winter haircare to feel your best no matter the weather! 

Hats On!: Rock a chic hat or stylish scarf. It’s like a warm hug for your hair, shielding it from the extreme temperatures outside that induce the winter woes and hair breakage. 

Chill, Don’t Freeze: Trotting out with wet hair? A big no-no! Why? Because wet hair is 3x more fragile than dry hair. Unless you’re auditioning for ‘Frozen’, make sure your tresses are dry upon stepping outside to avoid the dreaded hair-sicles. 

Defy the Static: Winter static can turn you into a frizz magnet. A little Custom Leave-In Conditioner or Custom Serum can be your secret anti-static charm by putting extra moisture into the hair. 

Turn Down the Heat: Hot showers might feel heavenly, but your hair might not agree. That hot water sucks all the moisture out of your hair while cold water seals cuticles, giving you an added boost of shine. Cold water might be a big ask so let’s at least embrace the lukewarm life – your strands will thank you!

Humidify to Beautify: Combat dry, indoor heat with a humidifier. It’s a two-for-one because not only will it benefit your hair by adding moisture back to it but it also benefits your skin. It’s like a spa day for your hair and skin, every day!

Towel Transformation: Ditch the rough towels and switch to a microfiber superhero or a pure cotton sidekick for a gentler, kinder drying experience.

Play Hard to Get: With your shampoo, that is. Extend those wash days and keep the natural oils grooving and moving in your hair because those natural oils protect your hair from damage – they thing we all want to avoid. 

Mask and Relax: Weekly hair mask ritual? Yes, please! It’s like a nourishing feast for your hair. Pamper party for one, coming right up thanks to our Custom Hair Mask. 

Cool It with the Hot Tools: Hot tools = damage. Damaged hair is even more prone to the extreme elements of winter. Let’s give the hot tools a rest sometimes. Embrace your hair’s natural vibe or if you must turn up the heat, use our Custom Styling Primer to minimize the damage. 

Oil It Up: Treat your hair to some oil-serum luxury. Our Custom Serum is like a smoothie for your strands – nutritious and delicious!

Et voila! Winter haircare on tap. What tips or tricks do you use during the winter months? Anything we should add to this list?

Get To Know: Function of Beauty Co-Founder Hien Kaplan

Hien Kaplan Function of Beauty

Meet Hien Kaplan — one of our amazing three co-founders here at Function of Beauty. Hien is a fearless leader, a super-brilliant formulation scientist, and an awesome mom to boot. Ahead, learn more about Hien, her background, and why she’s so proud to be part of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

Full name: Hien Nguyen Kaplan

Ethnicity: Vietnamese

Occupation: Formulation scientist + co-founder of Function of Beauty

Family:Hien is one of eight sisters and four brothers

Earliest beauty memory: Watching her sister make a toner for her skin out of rice water

Beauty role model: Her mom, who grew her own plants, showing her the importance of hard work and the power of plants

hien kaplan at a resort with her baby in her arms

Hair type + goals: Wavy, shine + anti-frizz
Favorite scent: Eucalyptus 
Why she’s proud to be part of the AAPI community: “Because we’re all unique and special and have our own stories to tell.”
Her experience in the AAPI community: “I came from a really big family, coming to America. We all have a place here and we all matter; we all have something to bring and that should be recognized.” 

Done reading? Keep up with Hien on Instagram @functionofhien!

Ingredient of the Month: Rose Extract

The Ingredient of the Month series highlights one of our meticulously-selected ingredients. Get to know them all on our newly-launched Ingredients Page.

Welcome back to another installment of Ingredient of the Month. This time around we’re highlighting one of our most beloved ingredients — rose extract. Found in multiple best-selling Function of Beauty formulas, rose extract offers an array of notable benefits for the hair that you should know about. Here, everything you need to know about rose extract. 

Main benefits: Delivers moisture to the hair, helps prevent split ends, balances excess oil + flakes
GOALS: fix split ends hair goal for custom hair serum + custom leave-in 

Widely renowned for its highly therapeutic benefits, rose extract is a time-tested ingredient commonly used in a variety of personal care products — from serums and moisturizers, to shampoo and conditioner. Rich in vitamins A, C, D, and E, as well as essential fatty acids, rose extract is a powerful antioxidant with both soothing and hydrating properties. Moreover, it can help balance oil on the face or scalp. When it comes to the hair, specifically, rose extract aids in preventing split ends, delivering deep moisture to dry  frizzy strands, and keeping oil under control. Rose extract also has a stunning floral scent profile, which makes it an excellent ingredient to use in natural fragrances. Currently, you can find rose extract in our hair serum and leave-in formulas. It’s worth noting that we use a synthetic form of rose because, believe it or not, producing a single pound of rose essential oil can take roughly 10,000 pounds of rose petals. Pretty wild, right? That’s why we went the synthetic route, to help sustain our Earth’s natural resources. 

 

Happy Mother’s Day From Function of Beauty

Happy Mothers Day

 

This Mother’s Day, we tapped our community to learn about the amazing caretakers that have made them who they are today — moms, sisters, friends, and more. Without further ado, tune in to the full video below to watch what they had to say about the women who deserve to be celebrated every single day. 

 

Done watching? Treat your mom to one of our digital cards this Mother’s Day — delivered straight to her inbox in seconds.