DIY MOISTURIZING HYDRATING LEAVE-IN HAIR SPRAY

Summary

In this DIY tutorial, Esther shows how to make a hydrating leave-in hairspray, perfect for all hair types, especially type 4 hair. The recipe includes distilled water, aloe vera juice and gel, honeyquat, panthenol (vitamin B5), green tea extract, and apple cider vinegar extract, offering moisturizing, strengthening, and soothing benefits for your hair and scalp. Essential oils like lavender, tea tree, and peppermint are used, along with a solubilizer to blend the oils with the water. The final product has a shelf life of 9-12 months and is great for daily use, refreshing twists, and treating dry, itchy scalps.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video demonstrates how to make a hydrating leave-in hairspray suitable for all hair types, especially type 4 hair.
• 😀 The creator's name is Esther, and she focuses on DIY natural hair and skincare content.
• 😀 The ingredients include distilled water, aloe vera juice, aloe vera gel (processed, not fresh), honeyquat, panthenol (vitamin B5), green tea extract, and apple cider vinegar extract.
• 😀 Aloe vera helps strengthen hair, soothe itchy scalp, and promote hair growth. It is essential not to use fresh aloe vera gel for this recipe.
• 😀 Honeyquat is a moisturizing ingredient that penetrates hair for hydration. Vegetable glycerin or honey powder can be used as substitutes.
• 😀 Panthenol (vitamin B5) strengthens hair and retains moisture, contributing to healthy, hydrated hair.
• 😀 Green tea extract is rich in antioxidants, providing moisturizing and smoothing benefits to hair.
• 😀 Apple cider vinegar extract balances the scalp and hair's pH, strengthens hair, and helps with scalp itching.
• 😀 The creator uses a blend of essential oils: lavender, tea tree, and peppermint. A solubilizer (like poly sugar moss or polysorbate 20) is used to blend the oils with the water-based ingredients.
• 😀 The final pH of the hairspray should be between 4.5 and 5.5, and the creator checks the pH to ensure it's within the correct range.
• 😀 After allowing the mixture to rest overnight, the final product is packaged, yielding 16 ounces of moisturizing hairspray with a shelf life of 9-12 months. It can be used daily or every other day.

Q & A

What are the main benefits of using aloe vera in the hair spray recipe?

Aloe vera helps to strengthen hair, soothe itchy scalp, and promote hair growth. It also provides moisturizing properties that are beneficial for all hair types.

Why is it important not to use fresh aloe vera gel in this recipe?

Fresh aloe vera gel is not suitable because it does not have a long shelf life. Processed aloe vera gel is used to ensure the recipe remains stable and safe for extended use.

What can be used as a substitute for honeyquat in the hair spray recipe?

If honeyquat is unavailable, vegetable glycerin or honey powder can be used as a substitute, as they also provide moisturizing benefits.

What role does panthenol (Vitamin B5) play in this hair spray recipe?

Panthenol helps strengthen the hair, retain moisture, and provides excellent moisturizing benefits, keeping the hair hydrated and healthy.

Why is green tea extract included in this recipe?

Green tea extract is rich in antioxidants, which help to moisturize and smooth the hair, making it a great addition for healthy and shiny hair.

Can apple cider vinegar extract be substituted with regular apple cider vinegar?

Yes, apple cider vinegar extract can be substituted with regular apple cider vinegar. Both help balance the scalp's pH, promote scalp health, and strengthen the hair.

What is the purpose of using a solubilizer in the hair spray?

A solubilizer is necessary to blend oils with water in the formulation. Without it, the oils would separate from the water-based ingredients, affecting the consistency and effectiveness of the product.

Why is it important to check the pH of the hair spray mixture?

Checking the pH ensures that the product is safe and effective. The ideal pH range for hair products like this is between 4.5 to 5.5, which matches the natural pH of the scalp and hair.

What is the shelf life of the hydrating leave-in hairspray?

The shelf life of the hydrating leave-in hairspray is between 9 to 12 months when stored properly.

Can this hair spray be used every day?

Yes, the hair spray can be used daily or every other day, especially for dry or itchy scalps, and it works well to refresh two-strand twists, leaving the hair moisturized and healthy.