ABOUT ARATA 

Good science for
great hair. 

It’s our north star. Our non-negotiable.

For us, science is the ultimate influencer, not trends, not buzzwords, not twelve-step routines. Science isn’t guesswork; it’s lab work. It measures, tests, proves, and improves. It turns questions into answers and insight into results. And we’re not gatekeeping any of it.

Every formula begins with a simple question: why does your hair and scalp behave the way it does? From there, we follow the biology, balance, structure, strength, hydration, and build solutions that actually support it.

Just intentional, intelligent haircare engineered for everyday life.

That’s the Arata Standard, with science and you at the heart of it.

OUR FOUNDERS

The Dhruvs.

Two friends. One shared belief. 
Science over shortcuts. 

Founded by Dhruv Bhasin and Dhruv Madhok, Arata began in a kitchen. In January 2016, Bhasin decided to use his mother's homemade hair gel recipe to style his hair for Madhok's wedding celebration. Madhok looked at him and asked the obvious: “Doesn’t all this gel mess with your hair over time?” Bhasin’s answer was equally simple: “Not this. It’s homemade. It’s clean.”

The next day, he sent Madhok a sample. Madhok tried it, liked the hold, and called him immediately: “Let’s make this for everyone who wants a safer choice.” 

Arata began there, with two founders who were driven by curiosity. That curiosity evolved into conviction and gave way to a structured, science-led approach to product development. 

Today, Arata leads the shift from surface-level fixes to evidence-led transformation at the biological root. 

PRODUCT SCIENCE

The biology of better care.

At Arata, science sets the standard.

We design solutions that reach the source of the concern, turning bioscience into high-performance formulations that outlast quick fixes.

Each formula is shaped through structured research, rigorous ingredient evaluation, and continuous testing and refinement. We prioritise relevance over trends, performance over perception, and results that stand up to real-world use.

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Insight-led. 
Intentionally built.

01

Listen first
We start by researching and identifying real concerns that consumers face. These insights lead us to formulate solutions thoroughly, scientifically, and meaningfully.

02

Define the biological challenge
These insights are shaped into structured scientific briefs with clear performance objectives.

03

Engineer with intent
High-efficacy actives are selected to build compositions guided by molecular behaviour.

04

Testing for performance
Each formula undergoes internal trials, safety assessments and controlled evaluations to measure performance.

05

Validating at scale
Results are confirmed through pan-India consumer testing and independent third-party assessments.

06

Deliver with precision
Validated formulas are produced under controlled conditions with rigorous quality checks to ensure consistency and compliance.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Precision at every step.

Our manufacturing process is built around control, consistency and quality.

From sourcing and formulation to production and packaging, every stage follows strict checks to ensure safety, stability and performance.

Each batch is held to the same standards, so you experience the same quality and performance every time.

The journey so far

Shaped by curiosity and commitment to better hair.

2019
FEBRUARY

The beginning

It started in a kitchen with a homemade flaxseed hair gel. A simple experiment and a simple realisation: hair care could be more honest, more thoughtful, and grounded in what actually works.

2022
MARCH

From one solution to many

A defining moment arrived when we were funded on Shark Tank India. It brought our belief in science-first hair care to a much wider audience and strengthened our resolve to raise the standard.

2024
FEBRUARY

A turning point

What followed was a deeper commitment to problem-solving, leading to over 70 solutions designed around specific hair and scalp concerns.

2024
DECEMBER

Major funding for better hair

We raised $4 million in Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures, and it fueled our drive to deepen our research, strengthen our processes and scale responsibly.

2025
JANUARY

Scaling with intent

As trust grew, so did our operations. We expanded our teams and capabilities to support quality, consistency, and long-term growth.

2026
MARCH

Advancing hair science

Today, Arata focuses on creating breakthrough, science-led formulations rooted in real needs, real routines, and real results. Guided by a simple belief that good science is the foundation of great hair, we question, test, and refine to build thoughtful, intelligent solutions for everyday life.