You can make volumizing hair spray at home by creating a simple DIY salt spray, a popular method for adding body, texture, and lift to hair.
Understanding Volumizing Salt Spray
A DIY salt spray works by mimicking the effects of sea air and saltwater on your hair. The salt creates texture and grit on the hair strands, causing them to hold shape better, feel thicker, and stand away from the scalp, resulting in increased volume and a tousled, beachy look.
Basic Ingredients for DIY Salt Spray
While recipes can vary, the core components typically include:
- Water: The base of the spray.
- Sea Salt: The key ingredient for texture and volume.
- Optional Additions:
- A small amount of carrier oil (like coconut or argan oil) to help counteract potential dryness from the salt.
- Hair conditioner or leave-in conditioner for added moisture and softness.
- Essential oils for fragrance (e.g., lavender, rosemary).
Simple Steps to Make Volumizing Salt Spray
Creating your own volumizing spray is straightforward. Here's a general process, incorporating steps similar to those used in DIY methods for voluminous hair:
- Heat Water: Start by heating a cup or so of water. It doesn't need to boil, just be warm enough to dissolve the salt.
- Add Salt: According to a DIY method for voluminous, textured hair, you should add in a tablespoon of the sea salt and dissolve. Stir the warm water until the salt crystals are completely dissolved.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, mix in a teaspoon of carrier oil, a bit of conditioner, or a few drops of essential oil. Stir thoroughly.
- Cool: Let the mixture cool down to room temperature.
- Pour into Bottle: Once cooled, pour that back into the bottle (a clean spray bottle works best).
- Store: Secure the cap and store your DIY volumizing spray.
How to Use Your DIY Volumizing Spray
- Shake the bottle well before each use.
- Spray onto damp or dry hair, focusing on the roots and mid-lengths.
- Scrunch your hair with your hands or use a diffuser while blow-drying to enhance volume and texture.
- Start with a small amount and add more as needed, as too much salt can make hair feel stiff or dry.
This simple homemade spray can be an effective way to achieve more voluminous and textured hair without relying solely on commercial products.
