Homemade Lemon Hairspray: Natural, Affordable, and Easy

Are you looking for a herbal and budget-friendly hairspray to keep your style in place? Commercial hairsprays often contain strong fragrances that may trigger allergic reactions. In addition to the holding agent, you’re also spraying aerosol propellants around your room and chemicals you might not even fully understand. Wouldn’t it be great to use a hairspray that’s completely natural and that you can spritz on with confidence? Then give this simple two-ingredient recipe a try:

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 20 minutes or less

What You Need to Make Homemade Hairspray

1 lemon
2 cups water
A pot
Stovetop or hot plate
A strainer
An empty, clean spray bottle

How to Make Homemade Hairspray

Slice the lemon into wedges.
Place the lemon wedges in a pot and cover with two cups of water.
Bring the lemons and water to a boil and keep boiling until only half of the liquid remains.
Let the boiled lemon water cool.
Strain the liquid and pour it into a clean spray bottle.
Label the bottle “Homemade Lemon Hairspray,” note the preparation date, and the discard date (one week after preparation).
If the spray feels sticky, dilute it with a little water.
Store your hairspray in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To extend the shelf life, add one tablespoon of rubbing alcohol to the spray bottle when filling it with the strained lemon water. With this addition, the hairspray can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.
If the spray becomes cloudy, shows mold, or smells musty, discard it.

Tips and Variations

If you have dry hair, try using an orange instead of a lemon.
Customize the scent by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Benefits of Homemade Hairspray

You know the ingredients — no hidden chemicals, no unnecessary aerosol propellants.
Eco-friendly: you reuse a spray bottle instead of discarding aerosol cans.
Very affordable, especially if you grow your own lemons or other citrus fruits.
No exposure to artificial, harsh scents and perfumes that may cause allergic reactions for you, others around you, or even your pets.

Drawbacks of Homemade Hairspray

This formula may work differently on your hair compared to commercial sprays. You may need to experiment to get the desired style.
You might need to combine it with a bit of gel or another product for the same results you’re used to.
You’ll have to make a fresh batch every 1–2 weeks, which takes more time than simply buying a can of hairspray.

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