DIY Hair Spray With the Best Essential Oils for Hair Care
Supplies
- Glass spray bottle for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup purified OR distilled water
- 1 tablespoon organic fair trade sugar or organic coconut sugar
- 32 drops essential oils *
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the water to a simmer. Immediately remove from heat.
- Add the sugar and whisk until completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then add essential oils.
- Store in a glass spray bottle with a fine mister.
- Shake before each use to distribute the essential oils as they separate.
Notes
*Essential Oils I Love – I always use some rosemary since it’s perfect for hair, but I also love to add some lavender, grapefruit, and bergamot. This blend is my favorite, but you can use any combination you like!
Water-based DIY preparations have a limited shelf life, usually lasting 3-4 weeks, be aware of this, so you make the right amount for your needs.
Photosensitization – Many essential oils can increase your photosensitivity, so you should use them with caution. If you plan on spending all day in the sun, you shouldn't use the potentially phototoxic oils listed above, as the skin on your scalp can get sunburned, particularly if you are balding or have thinning hair. Learn more about photosensitization here.