Yes, you can make sea salt spray using rock salt, although it's technically not sea salt. The primary function of salt in a sea salt spray recipe is to provide texture and hold to the hair.
While true sea salt is harvested from evaporated seawater, rock salt can also work as a substitute, as mentioned in the provided reference:
Although it's technically a rock salt, not a sea salt, I do recommend using Himalayan Pink Salt for your recipe. But any salt, even table salt will work too (although table salt is bleached and has been highly refined).05-Jul-2024
Here's a breakdown:
- Functionality: Any type of salt can create the desired effect.
- Himalayan Pink Salt: The reference specifically recommends using Himalayan Pink Salt (a type of rock salt).
- Table Salt: Table salt can also be used, though it is more processed.
- Considerations: Some salts might have different mineral contents, which could theoretically affect hair differently.
Therefore, you can make sea salt spray with rock salt as a viable alternative.