DIY Hair Spray Recipe
This natural homemade hair spray recipe features simple ingredients with a long lasting hold. Customize the hold and scent with your favorite essential oils!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups distilled water (or filtered water)
- 2 TBSP white sugar (dark ones don’t work)
- 1 TBSP 80 proof or higher alcohol (like vodka. I prefer spiced rum for the scent)
- 10-15 drops essential oils (see above for ideas)
Instructions
- Boil water and dissolve the sugar in it.
- Allow the sugar water to cool to room temperature, then add the alcohol and essential oils.
- Store in spray bottle and use like you would use regular hair spray.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar up or down for more or less stiffness/hold (more sugar=stronger hold) but don’t add too much or hair will feel sticky.
- I’ve had some luck combining this with the salt from my beach waves spray for a texturizing spray. I reduced the sugar by half and added half of the magnesium.
- This hair spray recipe does not have a preservative so it will last for a few weeks in the fridge. I’ve found it has a longer shelf life if it’s in an airtight container. Be sure to toss it if it starts to smell or look off.