Hair Gel
This recipe came from Mommypotamus. She deserves the credit for this, I just adapted it a bit for my needs.
Hair Gel
What to use:
- 1 teaspoon gelatin (if you want less "hold" then use 1/2 teaspoon gelatin)
- 1 cup very warm purified water
- 5-10 drops essential oil (optional)
- 8 oz mason jar
How to make:
1. Dissolve gelatin into warm water.
2.. Add essential oils if desired. Store in mason jar in the fridge.
What I do with it:
Apply to hair like regular hair gel. Store in fridge.
*Mommypotamus came up with this info. I am just passing on what her blog says about the essential oils.*
A Few Essential Oil Options
- Lime essential oils smells amazing, and is helpful for balancing oily hair. In a more concentrated form it may also lighten hair.
- Peppermint and rosemary essential oils stimulate hair growth and add shine. Great for normal hair.
- Basil, thyme, patchouli, tea tree and lemongrass have astringent properties which are beneficial for oily hair
- Chamomile, lavender, sandalwood and rosemary are helpful for dry hair.
- Clary sage, tea tree, eucalyptus, and patchouli are helpful for dandruff
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