I shared a homemade hair spray last December that I was happy with, but I found something better. While I liked my earlier hair spray, it was too firm and stiff for me to use daily. The recipe below uses less sugar, therefore less hold, and there are a couple other changes I made.
First, credit goes to Mommypotamus for allowing me to share this recipe from her e-book DIY Organic Beauty Recipes
Before I get to the recipe, I decided to try something based on the recommendation of Wellness Mama, another popular blogger. Katie brews herbs and adds this “tea” to her hair to lighten her blonde hair. Some people even have success in covering grey hair with this practice. Katie uses chamomile and calendula; I decided to try chamomile.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons refined sugar
- 1/2 cup hot purified water (here is where I altered the recipe and used brewed chamomile tea instead)
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- 3-5 drops essential oil for scent (optional)
To Make:
- Heat water to just under the boiling point (or in my case, make tea)
- Spoon in sugar and stir until dissolved
- Allow to cool, then add vodka and optional essential oil
- Pour into a spray bottle and store in the fridge until needed
To Use:
Pump a few sprays onto the area you want hold and allow to dry for 30 seconds. Continue process until your hair reaches the desired amount of hold.
Shelf Life: 1-2 weeks. Store in the fridge.
Renee’s Notes: Why the vodka? From what I read online, it preserves the hair spray to be able to last longer. I chose rosemary essential oil for its alleged benefits in stopping hair loss and for it’s use in memory retention. Whether or not that is helping me personally, I also chose it for it’s aromatic fragrance. Speaking of aromatics, do refrigerate it, or you won’t be happy with the smell after a few days 😛