Easy DIY Homemade Hair Spray
This homemade hairspray recipe holds well, works with all hair types, and is super simple to make.
Servings 0.33 cup
Calories
Ingredients
- ½ cup filtered water or distilled water (the minerals in tap water can contribute to build-up)
- 2 tsp white sugar (or more if needed - use the leftover sugar to make homemade body scrub)
- 2 tbsp high proof vodka (optional, rubbing alcohol will also work)
Instructions
To Make
- Bring water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely. Add the vodka or rubbing alcohol (if using). then pour into a spray bottle with a fine mist nozzle (for example, an old hair spray bottle).
To Use
- Shake well before every use. Apply a thin mist to dry hair.
- Allow to dry before reapplying. Continue the process until desired hold is achieved. Store in the fridge and use within 1 week.
Notes
Prep time does not include the time needed for the mixture to cool.