Homemade Hair Spray

I haven't tried this yet (if you've looked at the photos you will notice I have really short hair!), but it sounds wonderful. I may make it just for the fun of it!! This is another one from DIYNatural.com. You just need to head over to that site and check out all the great ideas!!

Citrus-Lavender Hairspray

Ingredients:

1 Whole Orange (For Dark Hair) Or Lemon (For Light Hair), preferably organic (to avoid having pesticides in your hairspray)

2 cups Distilled Or Filtered Water 

2-3 Tbsp High Proof Vodka (Or Other Clear Grain Alcohol)

6-8 drops Of Lavender Essential Oil 

Directions: 

Step 1: Cut a whole orange or lemon into wedges and combine with 2 cups water in a small pot. Boil over medium high heat until liquid is reduced by half.

Step 2: Strain liquid through cheesecloth into a measuring cup. If you boiled too much liquid out add water until you have 1 cup. Allow citrus juice to cool.

Step 3: Combine alcohol and essential oils in a small bowl, swirl to mix, then add to the cup of citrus juice. (Feel free to experiment with your favorite essential oil or leave them out altogether.)

Step 4: Use a funnel to pour into a spray bottle with a fine mister and shake to combine ingredients. Shake before each use.

A Few Things to Note: This is not a maximum hold hairspray that will freeze a prom up-do or 80′s bangs. It is a flexible hold formula. 

This formula is great for brunette hair. Use an orange for darker hair, and lemons only if your hair is light-colored. There is a chance the lemon can lighten your hair when exposed to sunlight.

Grab the orange or lemon sitting in your fruit bowl and give this hairspray a whirl!