Ingredients
Citrus-Lavender Hairspray
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 (find the best water purification systems here)
2-3 tablespoons high proof vodka (or other clear grain alcohol)
6-8 drops of lavender essential oil (find 100% pure essential oils here)
Preparation
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. I can say with confidence that it’s a flexible hold formula. I was a loyal user of firm hold hairspray for years before trying this formula, now I PREFER this to my old sprays.
This formula has been tested on my 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.
