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• Method 1 of 3: Make hairspray with salt
• Method 2 of 3: Make hairspray with sugar
• Method 3 of 3: Make other types of hairspray
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Make hairspray with salt
• Make hairspray with sugar

Do you like to use hairspray to add some texture to your hair, but can't use it because you are allergic to it? Store-bought hairsprays can work very well, but are often packed with chemicals that can damage hair and trigger allergic reactions. Fortunately, it is easy to make your own hairspray with a few simple ingredients. Once you've mastered the basics, you can customize the hairspray to your heart's content with different oils and fragrances.

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Method 1 of 3: Make hairspray with salt

1. In a saucepan, bring 240 ml of water to a boil. Use filtered or distilled water whenever possible. Regular tap water contains too many chemicals and minerals that can build up as a film in your hair over time. By heating the water, the salt dissolves more easily.
2. Stir in 15 g of sea salt. You can also use Epsom salt instead.
3. Add the coconut oil. Stir with a spoon until everything has melted. Coconut oil is the most nourishing for your hair, but it is solid at room temperature. You will likely need to warm the hairspray under warm water each time before use. If this bothers you, use argan or olive oil instead.
   • If you have oily hair, reduce the amount of oil to 5 ml.
   • If you have dry hair, consider adding 5-10 ml extra oil.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the mixture cool, then add four to five drops of your favorite essential oil. If you prefer unscented hairspray, you can omit the essential oil. For extra fixation, stir in 5 to 10 g of hair gel. This works great with curly hair.
5. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Place a funnel through the neck of a spray bottle. Hold the bottle firmly and gently pour the mixture into the bottle. When possible, use a glass spray bottle. Many people find that the oils (both coconut oil and essential oils) affect the plastic bottles over time.
6. Close the bottle tightly and shake before use. This will cause the ingredients to mix further with each other. Over time, the oils will separate, so you should shake the bottle before use. If you used coconut oil, it will be worse and you should run the bottle under hot water for a few seconds.

Method 2 of 3: Make hairspray with sugar

1. Fill a pan with 240 ml of water. Bring the water to a boil. This makes it easier to dissolve the sugar. Also use distilled or filtered water. Regular tap water contains minerals and chemicals that can build up in your hair as a film.
2. Add 10 to 20 g sugar and stir until dissolved. The more sugar you add, the stronger the hold of the hairspray will be. Add 10 g of sea salt for extra fixation.
3. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the mixture cool, then add eight drops of your favorite essential oil. You don't have to add the essential oil, but it does give your hairspray a wonderful scent when you use it. You can use any essential oil you like, but citrus or lavender are a common choice when it comes to hairspray.
4. Carefully pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Run a funnel through the neck of a spray bottle. Hold the bottle firmly and gently pour in the mixture. Use a glass spray bottle, especially if you are using essential oils. Some people find that essential oils affect plastic spray bottles over time.
   • The finer the mist comes out of the spray bottle, the better it will work.
5. Close the spray bottle tightly. Shake the bottle before use. At first, you may not notice much "fixation power" in your hairspray. Let the hairspray dry on your hair. If you find that it is not strong enough for you, wait 20 to 30 seconds and then apply a second coat.

Method 3 of 3: Make other types of hairspray

1. Use lemon juice and water to make a lightening hairspray. In a spray bottle, mix 475 ml of water, 10 ml of almond oil, 10 drops of chamomile essential oil and the juice of two lemons. Close the bottle and shake it to mix the ingredients. Spray the mixture on your wet or dry hair a few times a week.
   • The lemon juice and chamomile essential oil lighten and brighten your hair. The almond oil acts as a conditioner.
   • If you have dark hair, consider using oranges instead of lemon. They won't lighten your hair that much.
2. Make a smoothing hairspray to combat frizz. Fill a spray bottle with 240 ml of water. Add 30 ml of each additional ingredient: aloe vera juice, rose water and vegetable glycerin. Close the bottle and shake it before use. Apply the hairspray whenever you want to tame frizz.
   • The aloe vera juice helps to retain moisture in your hair and make it shiny. The rose water will smooth your hair.
   • For an extra fix, use aloe vera gel instead.
3. Create a firming hairspray with volume effect. This is useful if you have thin, weak or brittle hair. Fill a spray bottle with 475 ml of water. Add 30 ml of melted coconut oil and 5 drops of rosemary essential oil. Close the bottle and shake it to mix the ingredients. Apply the hairspray to wet hair just after you have finished your shower.
   • The coconut oil helps moisturize your hair. The rosemary essential oil will help strengthen your hair.
   • This can also be used on dry hair. It is perfect for damaged hair.
4. Prepare a light fixation hairspray with lemon and essential oil. Cut a lemon into wedges and boil it with 475 ml of water. When half of the water has evaporated, pour it into a spray bottle and let it cool. In a separate bowl, mix six to eight drops of the essential oil with 30 to 45 ml of vodka and add it to the lemon water. Close the spray bottle and shake to mix.
   • Use an orange if you have dark hair. Lemons have the property of lightening dark hair.
   • You can use any essential oil you like. Lavender is the most common.
5. Create a simple detangling hairspray. Use water and hair conditioner. Fill a spray bottle 2/3 full with warm water. Completely fill the bottle with your favorite hair conditioner. Close the bottle and shake vigorously to mix. Spray the mixture on your hair to make brushing easier. It can be used on both wet and dry hair.

Tips

• You can find essential oils in health food stores and certain arts and crafts stores.
• Experiment with different amounts to get different fixation.
• Experiment with different essential oils to get the scent you like. You can even combine oils to create a new fragrance.
• Use a glass spray bottle instead of a plastic bottle. Essential oils have a tendency to corrode plastic bottles over time.
• If you want to apply more hairspray, let the first coat dry completely before applying a second.

Warnings

• Homemade hairsprays do not always have the same hold as the hairspray that you can buy ready-made. They are excellent for adding texture.
• These hairspray are natural and therefore have a limited shelf life. If the hairspray starts to smell or look strange, throw it away immediately.

Necessities

Make hairspray with salt

• 240 ml of warm water
• 15 g of sea salt or Epsom salt
• 5 to 10 ml oil (argan, coconut or olive oil, colorless)
• 4 to 5 drops of essential oil (optional)
• 5 to 10 g hair gel (optional)
• Pan
• Funnel
• Spray bottle

Make hairspray with sugar

• 240 ml of warm water
• 20 g of sugar
• 8 drops of essential oil (optional)
• Pan
• Funnel
• Spray bottle