We’ve all experienced the frustration of dealing with unruly, frizzy hair at some point. Whether it’s due to humidity, dryness, or damage, frizz can turn a good hair day into a battle against the elements. But that’s why we’re here, to offer you some understanding, and solutions to the dreaded frizz.  The Culprits: What Causes Hair to Frizz Humidity Induced Frizz Imagine a damp day, and your hair seems to have a mind of its own, puffing up in all directions. This phenomenon is the result of humidity-induced frizz. Hair acts like a sponge, absorbing moisture from the air, causi ..read more

Summer is the perfect time to embrace your natural curls without subjecting them to damaging heat styling. Heatless curling methods preserve the health and integrity of your hair for your hair’s long-term health. Let’s dive in!  Constant heat application damages the hair cuticle, causing irreversible harm over time. The cortex is also affected, leading to the breakage of disulfide bonds and the weakening of the hair fiber. Heat damage results in dry, brittle, and frizzy hair prone to breakage. Heatless methods rely on the power of water and air to set the curls without causing any harm ..read more

In the ever-evolving world of TikTok trends, one particular phenomenon has taken hold of the haircare community: slugging. Don’t worry, no snails are (directly) involved.  Derived from the popular skincare trend of slugging, which is a well-known moisturizing technique that involves slathering your face with an occlusive product as the last step in your evening skincare routine in the hopes of deep moisturization. Hair slugging offers a similar approach to combating dryness and restoring hydration by applying a moisturizing product from the mid-length to the ends of the hair and leavin ..read more

Summer is also known as Curly Girl Season around here. With temperatures and humidity rising, we find it’s the perfect time to embrace your natural curls instead of fighting against them. Of course we have a plethora of products to let your true curls shine (the highlight might just be our Custom Styling Primer), but before applying any product, the foundation of any good Curly Girl Season is a good Curly Girl Haircut. (Insider tip: We love applying our Custom Leave-In Conditioner as a “cutting-lotion” for extra slip and to easy any friction from shears to help prevent frizz.) The Cur ..read more

Did you know that your scalp is home to a fascinating world of microorganisms? The scalp microbiome, a bustling community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy scalp and hair. Just like the gut microbiome, nurturing the scalp microbiome can have a significant impact on the overall health and appearance of your hair. While various factors influence the delicate balance of this microbial ecosystem, our customized shampoos and conditioners that are tailored specifically to your scalp’s needs are the first step into providing the exact nutrients your scal ..read more

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 p ..read more

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 Beaut ..read more

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 exce ..read more

If there’s one thing we can all get behind when it comes to our tresses, it’s that hair damage is never a good thing. Say what you will about your ultimate hair goals. But we can all probably agree no one wants dry, brittle strands that split and break off, no matter your hair type, color, or cut. Unfortunately, it’s your daily haircare routine that often causes the most damage to your mane — think heat-styling, aggressive brushing, sun damage, and improper washing. That’s why you need to make sure you’re caring for your hair the right way. What exactly does that mean? We recently caught up w ..read more