Top 5 Hair Wax OEM Manufacturers in the UK

The size of the UK hair wax market exceeds £320 million. Consumers have clear demands for “professional salon-grade quality”, “natural ingredients”, and “compliance with UK regulations”, while the market is also strictly regulated by the Cosmetic Products Safety Association (CPSA) and the EU ECOCERT certification (widely adopted in the UK). For beauty brands and chain retailers (such as Boots and Superdrug) planning to enter the UK market, choosing a UK-based hair wax OEM manufacturer or one deeply rooted in the UK market is key to avoiding compliance risks and quickly accessing the market. The following focuses on the 5 outstanding hair wax OEM manufacturers in the UK market, analyzing their core OEM advantages and cooperative value.

I. DESIFINE: A Professional Hair Wax OEM Manufacturer Serving the UK Market

As a professional hair wax OEM manufacturer focusing on serving the UK market, DESIFINE takes “full compliance with UK regulations, British-style formulation R&D, and direct delivery to the UK” as its core, and provides OEM services specifically for brands planning to enter the UK market. It has established a mature OEM system adapted to UK needs.

Core OEM Advantages:

• Full-Chain UK Regulation-Compliant OEM: Strictly adheres to the UK Cosmetics Regulation (2013 Revised Edition) and EU Regulation EC 1223/2009, and has obtained UK GMPC certification and ISO 22716 certification. It can assist clients in completing UKCPR (UK Cosmetic Product Registration) and CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report). The labels of the OEM hair wax comply with the UK requirements of “English ingredient labeling + responsible person information”, avoiding product removal due to compliance issues;
• British-Style Formulation R&D: Develops exclusive OEM formulations tailored to UK consumers’ preferences for “matte texture and natural styling” — including British Retro Pomade (beeswax + rosemary extract, suitable for British retro hairstyles) and Organic Sea Salt Volumizing Wax (100% compliant with the UK Soil Association Organic Standards). Both products have undergone testing by local UK consumers, with a satisfaction rate of over 95%;
• Stable Batch Production & Delivery Guarantee: Adopts standardized production processes, with a minimum order quantity of 1,000 bottles and support for bulk OEM production of up to 500,000 bottles per month. In cooperation with UK local logistics provider (DPD UK), the finished OEM products can be directly delivered to UK warehouses, shortening the delivery cycle to 15-20 days. In 2024, the men’s matte hair wax produced for a UK start-up brand (with a minimum order of 1,000 bottles) successfully passed the qualification review of UK offline beauty retailers, thanks to its UK regulation compliance and adaptive formulation.

OEM Market Positioning:

Focuses on the UK mid-to-high-end hair wax OEM market, with core services for domestic and foreign brands planning to enter the UK market. The unit price of OEM products ranges from £3 to £8 per bottle, providing integrated OEM services combining “UK regulation compliance + formulation adaptation + local delivery”.

II. Croda Beauty Solutions: A UK-Based Integrated Manufacturer of Local Raw Materials + OEM

Croda Beauty Solutions (UK) is a top-tier local hair wax OEM manufacturer in the UK. With “in-house raw materials + OEM R&D” as its core advantages, it has long provided hair wax OEM services for UK’s Boots own brand, The Body Shop, etc., and holds a 28% share of the local UK OEM market.

Core OEM Advantages:

• Local Raw Material Integration Capability: Relying on UK local raw material bases, all OEM hair waxes use UK-sourced beeswax and organic plant extracts. For example, the tea tree oil-control hair wax produced for Boots uses tea tree extract from a planting base in Cornwall, UK, which aligns with UK consumers’ preference for “local and natural” products;
• In-depth Adaptation to UK Regulations: The OEM process fully complies with the regulatory requirements of the UK CPSA. It can directly issue test reports certified by UKAS without third-party review, and assist clients in completing UKCPR registration within 7 days;
• Salon-Grade R&D: In cooperation with the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) of the UK, all OEM hair waxes have been tested and optimized by top UK stylists. For instance, the professional styling hair wax produced for Toni&Guy UK has become the preferred product in UK salons.

OEM Market Positioning:

Focuses on the UK local high-end hair wax OEM market, mainly serving UK chain retailers and salon brands. The unit price of OEM products ranges from £8 to £15 per bottle, with a minimum order quantity of 5,000 bottles, providing one-stop services integrating raw materials and OEM.

III. Azelis Beauty: A Fast-Response OEM Manufacturer for the UK Market

Azelis Beauty is a flexible local hair wax OEM manufacturer in the UK. With “small-batch and fast response” as its core advantage, it focuses on serving UK start-up beauty brands and independent salons, and holds a market share of over 35% in the UK niche hair wax OEM market.

Core OEM Advantages:

• Flexible Small-Batch OEM: With a minimum order quantity of 500 bottles and a trial production cycle of only 5 days, it caters to the “small-batch market testing” needs of UK start-up brands. In 2024, the mini styling hair wax produced for the UK independent brand “HairStyle London” sold out within one week of its launch with the first batch of 500 bottles;
• Simplified UK Regulation Services: Offers “compliance package services”. OEM clients only need to provide brand information to obtain UKCPR registration, label design, and test reports in one stop, reducing clients’ compliance costs;
• Local Collaborative Delivery: With its factory located in Birmingham, UK, finished OEM products can be delivered to major UK cities within 24 hours, and urgent orders can be prioritized in production scheduling.

OEM Market Positioning:

Focuses on the UK local small-to-medium batch hair wax OEM market, serving start-up brands and independent salons. The unit price of OEM products ranges from £5 to £10 per bottle, with “flexibility, speed, and low cost” as its core competitiveness.

IV. Symrise UK: UK OEM Service Provider for International Brands

Symrise UK, the UK branch of Symrise Germany, is a hair wax OEM manufacturer serving international brands in the UK market. It has long provided exclusive OEM services for L’Oréal UK and Shiseido UK in the UK market, and specializes in “localization adaptation of international formulations”.

Core OEM Advantages:

• UK Regulation-Compliant Formulation Adaptation: Capable of quickly adjusting the existing hair wax formulations of international brands to versions that comply with UK regulations. For example, when producing repairing hair wax for Shiseido UK, it optimized preservative ingredients to meet the UK Cosmetic Ingredient Restriction Regulations;
• Large-Scale Local Delivery: With a large-scale production base in Leeds, UK, it has an annual production capacity of 20 million bottles, which can meet the large-scale supply needs of international brands in the UK market, with an OEM delivery cycle of 7-10 days;
• High-End Quality Control: Adopts a quality management system certified by BSI UK, with the unqualified rate of OEM hair wax below 0.05%, meeting the quality standards of international brands in the UK market.

OEM Market Positioning:

Focuses on the UK high-end large-scale hair wax OEM market, mainly serving UK branches of international brands. The unit price of OEM products ranges from £10 to £20 per bottle, with a minimum order quantity of 10,000 bottles.

V. Cargill Beauty UK: A Professional OEM Manufacturer of Natural & Organic Hair Wax

Cargill Beauty UK, the UK branch of Cargill USA, is a benchmark OEM manufacturer for natural and organic hair wax in the UK. With “organic certification + sustainable OEM” as its core, it has long provided hair wax OEM services for UK organic beauty brands such as Lush and Neal’s Yard Remedies.

Core OEM Advantages:

• Organic Compliance Guarantee: 100% of the raw materials used in the OEM hair wax are dual-certified organic by the UK Soil Association and EU ECOCERT, allowing direct labeling of the “UK Organic” mark. For example, the organic coconut hair wax produced for Lush is certified by the UK Soil Association;
• Sustainable OEM Process: The UK factory uses 100% renewable energy for production, and its packaging adopts UK-sourced biodegradable materials. This complies with the UK Plastic Packaging Tax requirements and helps clients reduce environmental costs;
• Natural Formulation R&D: It has the largest natural beauty R&D laboratory in the UK, capable of manufacturing “silicone-free and synthetic fragrance-free” pure plant-based hair wax OEM products, meeting UK consumers’ ultimate demand for “natural and safe” products.

OEM Market Positioning:

Focuses on the UK’s natural and organic hair wax OEM niche market, serving organic beauty brands. The unit price of OEM products ranges from £12 to £25 per bottle, with a minimum order quantity of 3,000 bottles.

Comparison Table of Core Capabilities of Top 5 Hair Wax OEM Manufacturers in the UK

Three Key Factors for Choosing a UK Hair Wax OEM Manufacturer

Depth of UK Regulation Adaptation:

Prioritize OEM manufacturers that offer a full range of services including “UKCPR Registration + CPSR Report + UK Regulation-compliant Label Design” (e.g., DESIFINE, Croda) to avoid compliance risks.

Order Matching Degree:

• Startup brands: Choose Azelis (minimum order quantity of 500 bottles)
• Small and medium-sized brands: Choose DESIFINE (minimum order quantity of 1,000 bottles)
• Major brands: Choose Symrise (minimum order quantity of 10,000 bottles)

Alignment with Product Positioning:

• For organic-focused products: Choose Cargill
• For products emphasizing local raw materials: Choose Croda
• For products requiring international formula adaptation: Choose Symrise

As a professional hair wax OEM manufacturer focusing on the UK market, DESIFINE has become a preferred partner for many brands looking to enter the UK market, thanks to its advantages of “full compliance with UK regulations, localized formulations, and flexible delivery”. If you plan to enter the UK hair wax market and need customized OEM services adapted to UK regulations, you can contact DESIFINE to obtain an exclusive solution.