DIY Epsom & Himalayan Salt Spray for Hair
adapted from Mountain Rose Herbs
Tame your swimmers hair texture with this homemade salt spray or use this treatment in your everyday hair care routine.
I’m pretty fussy about my hair. I not only like for it to look and grow well, I also like for it to behave, to do exactly what I said the first time! No back talk or negotiating, especially in public, no embarrassing me, right!
So when I found this recipe @Motherearthnews I just had to give it a try & it is well worth it. Even my face was refreshed when I misted it by accident!
DIY Epsom & Himalayan Salt Spray for Hair
Makes about 8 ounces.
Active Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
2/3 cup hot water
2 Tbsp. epsom salt
1/2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
1/4 cup organic peppermint hydrosol
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
10 drops organic rosemary essential oil
Directions
Heat water until just warm enough to dissolve salt.
Transfer water into an 8 oz. amber glass bottle with screw cap.
Add salts and swirl to dissolve.
Let sit until liquid is room temperature (about 15 to 20 minutes), then add hydrosol, aloe vera gel, and essential oil. Swirl to mix.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Decant part of the recipe into a 1 oz. or 2 oz. glass bottle with mister for ease of use.
How to Use Salt Spray Pro Tips:
SHAKE WELL before each use!
Folks with a variety of hair types can enjoy the benefits of salt spray. Those with wavy hair often find that a spritz or two helps give their natural curl more definition and less frizz, while straight-haired individuals use the spray to loosen up their locks. We recommend starting with less spray if your hair already tends to twist, or more if it likes to play it straight.
All salt sprays are a bit drying, so you’ll get the best results when you apply to hair that already contains some of its natural oils. Avoid using directly after washing with a clarifying shampoo, or apply a conditioning cream or serum before spritzing with salt spray.
We find that this formula works best when applied to damp (not soaking wet) hair. If applying after a shower, comb hair through and let dry partway before application, and if not, spray dry hair with a plain water to moisten before using salt spray.
For natural, breezy waves, scrunch and let air dry, or blow dry with a diffuser attachment until almost, but not completely, dry.