Sulphate-Free Shampoo: What Does It Really Mean?
Sulphate-free doesn’t automatically mean better. A hairdresser explains SLS, SLES, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, shampoo bars and what your ingredient label actually tells you.
Hair Lab
Welcome to the Cooper Delivered Hair Lab, where curiosity meets haircare. Explore expert advice, ingredient guides, hair science and practical tips from a professional hairdresser to help you better understand your hair and build a healthier routine.
Whether you’re learning about shampoo bars, scalp health, common hair myths or everyday haircare techniques, the Hair Lab is your trusted source for evidence-based education and sustainable haircare knowledge.
Scalp Detox: What Does It Actually Mean?
What does “scalp detox” really mean? A hairdresser explains scalp build-up, cleansing, detox shampoo bars and what your hair may actually need.
Why Does My Hair Get Greasy Overnight? A Hairdresser Explains
Washed your hair yesterday and already waking up with greasy roots? Here’s what can cause hair to look oily so quickly — and what a hairdresser would investigate first.
What to Look for in a Shampoo for Oily Hair
What should you actually look for in a shampoo for oily hair? A hairdresser breaks down cleansing surfactants, charcoal, oils and the complete formula behind an effective oily-hair routine.
Hair Lab Case File #005: Meet Chloe
Chloe loves weekends at the beach, but salt water, sun and wind leave her hair dry and tangled. A hairdresser explains what beach hair really needs.
Hair Lab Case File #003 | Veronica’s Hair Isn’t Old. It’s Just Been Through a Lifetime.
Meet Veronica. She’s spent decades colouring, styling and caring for everyone else. Now her hair is asking for something simpler.
Mechanic Greasy Hair?
Mechanics often deal with grease, sweat and workshop dust every day. In this Hair Lab Case File, discover why your hair feels oily, what a hairdresser would recommend, and how a simple routine can make all the difference.
How to Read Shampoo Ingredients Like a Hairdresser
Ever wondered what all those shampoo ingredients actually mean? Learn how a qualified hairdresser reads ingredient labels, understands INCI names, and looks beyond marketing to choose the right haircare.
Hair Problems Explained | Oily, Dry, Waxy and Damaged Hair
A hairdresser-led guide to diagnosing oily, dry, waxy, frizzy and damaged hair, including scalp problems, shedding, breakage and practical solutions.
Hair Lab Case File #002
Why is your hair oily by day two? A hairdresser explains how conditioner placement, product build-up, poor rinsing and washing technique may be leaving your roots greasy sooner than expected.
