Cranberry Hair Rinse for Shine

Add lots of shine to hair with this tart cranberry hair rinse (perfect for RED hair)!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pureed carrot
• 1/2 cup mashed cranberries
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

 

Directions:

• Puree the carrots in a blender and mash the cranberries using a fork
• Combine the mashed cranberries and pureed carrots; mix well
• Add the lemon juice to the mixture; mix well
• Apply to dry hair
• Let sit for 10 minutes
• Rinse with water

 

*It’s always a good idea to try this on a small section of hair prior to applying to all your hair incase of a reaction and to make sure the color isn’t affected or changed

D.I.Y. Anti-Frizz Hair Serum

Combat frizz during the summer heat (and any time of the year) with this anti-frizz serum recipe!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. camellia oil
• 1/2 oz. castor oil
• 1/2 oz. unrefined avocado oil
• 26 drops essential oil (whichever scent you prefer)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Transfer mixture to a bottle or jar for storage
• Apply a small amount on dry or damp hair

*Shake well before each use

D.I.Y. Aloe Vera Hair Detangler

Gently detangle hair with this detangling hair recipe!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. distilled water
• 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
• 2 drops glycerin
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 12 drops grapefruit seed extract

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Transfer mixture into a spray bottle or jar for storage
• Apply to wet/damp hair

*Shake well before each use

D.I.Y. Alcohol Free Hair Gel

D.I.Y. easy alcohol free hair gel!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp. gelatin (plain)
• 1/2 cup warm water

Directions:

• Add the gelatin to the warm water; stir until dissolved
• Place mixture in the fridge to set
• Remove mixture from the fridge and store in container or transfer to a tube for storage
• Use as you would any other hair gel

D.I.Y. Flax Seed Hair Detangler

 

An easy to make D.I.Y. hair detangler!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup flax seed
• 2 cups water
• 6 drops grapefruit seed extract (or any other essential oils that you prefer)

Directions:

• Put the flax seed in a pot with water; heat on low until a thickened gel forms (stirring throughout)
• Once gel has reached desired consistency; remove from heat and let cool
• Strain the mixture using cheesecloth (or another fine strainer) to strain out seeds
• Add the grapefruit seed extract (or essential oils) to the gel; stir well
• Transfer the mixture to a container for storage or to a spray bottle (you will have to add some water to the mixture in order for it to work in a spray bottle, otherwise it would be too thick)

*Shake well before each use

*Store in the fridge and the mixture will last up to 3 weeks

Swimming Pool Hair Remedy

Treat your hair to this rejuvenating hair mask perfect for after swimming!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. baking soda
• 1/4 up lemon juice
• 1 tsp. mild shampoo

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients: mix well
• Apply to wet hair and gently massage into scalp and hair
• Let sit for 30 minutes (putting a shower cap on is even more beneficial)
• Rinse with water and wash as usual

Natural Lemon Hair Highlights

Naturally highlight your hair at home!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup  fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water

Directions:

• Combine ingredients; mix well
• Apply to hair and let sit for 30 minutes (sitting in the sun helps even more)

*It’s always a good idea to test a small section of your hair before doing larger sections incase the results are not what you desired (red undertones can cause orange-ish looking results)

D.I.Y. Marshmallow Root Hair Detangler

Gently detangle knotty and unruly hair with this detangling recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup distilled water
• 1/4 cup dried marshmallow root
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
• Grapefruit seed extract (or any essential oils that you prefer)

Directions:

• Heat the marshmallow root in a pot of water for 20-30 minutes on low heat until it thickens and begins to form a gel; stir throughout
• Once the root has thickened, remove from heat and let cool
• Strain the thickened gel using a piece of cheesecloth; squeeze the cheesecloth when finished to remove any excess gel
• Add the remaining ingredients to the strained gel; mix well
• Apply the mixture to wet hair (or apply using a spray bottle if the mixture is not too thick or by adding water to it)

*Shake well before each use

*This mixture can last up to 3 weeks when stored in the fridge

D.I.Y. Hairspray

Create your own hairspray at home!

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon
• 10 oz. water
• 2 tbsp. vodka (plain/not flavored)

Directions:

• Chop the lemon into pieces and place in a saucepan with the water
• Bring lemon and water to a boil; cover and simmer for 20 minutes
• Strain the mixture (to get rid of the lemon chunks)
• Let the water/lemon mixture sit and cool
• Once completely cool, transfer the mixture into a spray bottle
• Add the vodka to the spray bottle and mixture; shake a couple of times

*Shake well before each use

D.I.Y. Beachy Waves Hair Spray

Create your own beach waves styling hair spray with this easy D.I.Y. recipe!

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. hair styling gel (whichever you have on hand or prefer)
• 3 tbsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. coconut oil
• 1 cup water

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Transfer mixture into a spray bottle
• Spray hair and gently scrunch to create sexy hair beach waves

*Always shake well before using