I got a PM requesting that I repost this on the new board, so here goes!

In a 4oz mister, mix the following:

2 tbsp aloe gel
1 tsp jojoba
1 tsp glycerin (you can leave it out if you don't have any)
essential oils of choice

Add distilled water until full, then shake. Spray can be used as a detangler, and it encourages wonderful waves especially when used for damp bunning. Tap water can be used, but distilled water is better since it will keep longer. I have hard water, so I never use tap water.

I don't just use it on my hair. Here are some other uses:

* If you omit the essential oils, it is a wonderful eye makeup remover. Just spritz on a cotton pad and swipe away your makeup.
* Keep it in the fridge in the summer for a refreshing moisturizing spritz after coming in from the sun.
* Spritz on your legs and use it for shaving if you're in a rush and have no time to shower.

Where can you find glycerin?

Some drugstores will carry it, or you can find it at health food stores :)

How long can you keep it? Mine smelled funny after some days, but I suppose you don't use the whole stuff in that short time... so do you use any special tricks?

Kimberlily, I love this recipe! I add ylang ylang EO to mine.

I use it on my freshly washed and dried hair to smooth down the flyaways. I divided the mixture into 2 spray bottles, so that I can keep a bottle at work. (It helps to protect against the too dry heated or air-conditioned air in the office.)

I do have to be careful not to go overboard in using it, as my fine hair can get weighed down and piece-y looking.

Thank you for posting the recipe again.

How long can you keep it? Mine smelled funny after some days, but I suppose you don't use the whole stuff in that short time... so do you use any special tricks?

I find that if I use aloe juice instead of the gel (I like Fruit of the Earth) it smells off after a few days. I keep it in the fridge if the weather is warm (and it makes a lovely moisturizing summer refresher if you spritz it on your skin after coming in out of the sun!)

ETA: I also use it to detangle my daughter's hair, and for damp bunning. I go through it pretty fast ;)

Does anybody know where I can buy aloe gel in Germany? I never saw it in a regular drugstrore...

I sent a couple of bottles to an LHCer in Germany. It is hard to find there. Maybe post a separate thread and see if you get any leads, Gothic Lolita. I know that many recipes here include aloe gel. In a pinch, you can use fresh aloe, but it won't keep as long.

Kimberlily, I love your recipe, I started off with using a couple of other ingredients in it but eventually I make exactly like your recipe because that works the best. Many days I've gotten up in the morning and had straightish tangly hair. I comb it out then spritz it with your recipe and then squeeze the hair and scrunch it, then it turns out looking beautiful.

I agree totally with the aloe gel and the distilled water, they are the best to use. I use patchouli as my EO drops.

This is absolutely the most useful recipe on LHC! I use this stuff every day as a detangling spray. Thanks for reposting, kimberlily.

However, is it possibly 1 tsp jojoba rather than 1 tbsp? 1 tbsp seems rather high, but I have the recipe backed up on my other computer and won't be able to access it until the weekend.

I always use commercial aloe gel that's full of preservatives. My spray lasts a couple months without smelling or looking any different. As always, if you are worried about bacterial growth (and then aerosolizing said bacterial growth and breathing it in), feel free to ignore me. I haven't gotten sick off it or had any problems, though.

However, is it possibly 1 tsp jojoba rather than 1 tbsp? 1 tbsp seems rather high, but I have the recipe backed up on my other computer and won't be able to access it until the weekend.

You might be right. I didn't back up the recipe and I always have to look it up when I make it, so with the old LHC down I can't remember the exact ratio :( If you could look it up on the weekend and post here, I'd appreciate it :)

I find that if I use aloe juice instead of the gel (I like Fruit of the Earth) it smells off after a few days. I keep it in the fridge if the weather is warm (and it makes a lovely moisturizing summer refresher if you spritz it on your skin after coming in out of the sun!)

ETA: I also use it to detangle my daughter's hair, and for damp bunning. I go through it pretty fast ;)

I use Fruit of the Earth 100% Gel Aloe Vera. Even though the bottle says "Pure. No Color Added." This gel has both stabilizers and preservatives in it.

Know, I need to find jojoba oil, to make this defrizz spray.

Opps Now. Sorry

I gotta chime in and say how good this spray is :D. I haven't used it in a while but it really works wonders on my hair when it's dry, dull, frizzy.

I use just water, aloe vera and coconut oil (instead of jojoba, cause my hair seems to like coconut better than jojoba).

I use Fruit of the Earth 100% Gel Aloe Vera. Even though the bottle says "Pure. No Color Added." This gel has both stabilizers and preservatives in it.

Know, I need to find jojoba oil, to make this defrizz spray.
My aloe gel (from a "natural" brand) also has preservatives and stuff, I think. But it works just fine :thumbsup:

I love this recipe! Thanks for posting it again Kimberly. I use it all the time it's the best. :)

Can I use this on my afro?

Can I use this on my afro?

Hi Ms Kitty, I think that this would work for any hair type that just likes moisture and needs taming. If you can get away with spraying just water on and it responds nicely, then you'll likely get a good result with this too. The aloe can be drying to some people or the oil may not agree with your hairtype, but experimenting should help you figure that out.

Hi Ms Kitty, I think that this would work for any hair type that just likes moisture and needs taming. If you can get away with spraying just water on and it responds nicely, then you'll likely get a good result with this too. The aloe can be drying to some people or the oil may not agree with your hairtype, but experimenting should help you figure that out.

Also, if your hair likes oils, it will like this. I couldn't mist with plain water because it gives me frizz, but the aloe and oil cause this to have the opposite effect for me. It makes my hair actually comb-able. :)

Yes I think this is why it works for me, the combinations are just right for smoothing my hair and bringing up the curl.

I used 1 teaspoon jojoba oil.

The aloe vera gel was just over 1 tablespoon and 2 tsp glycerin. I added distilled water to make 4 oz total liquid.

I could not get the yellow jojoba oil dispersed into the solution.

How do I get the oil to mix into the water solution?

How does coconut oil mix with the water solution?

Does the mixture need to stay warm to keep it as a liquid?

You can use fractionated coconut oil.

I keep my mister in the fridge - so long as you don't use a solid oil like regular coconut oil, everything will stay liquid.

I checked the backup of my version of the recipe. IIt's 1 oz aloe and 1 tsp jojoba to make 4 oz of the spray. This should be the same proportions as in kimberlily's original, I think. I didn't record anything about the EOs or glycerine since I left them out. Sorry for the incomplete info.

Thanks physicschick :) I'll go edit the recipe. That's what happens when you go by memory ;)

Gothik Lolita:
You can buy aloe vera gel in Reformhaus or in any other shop with natural food and cosmetics. I hope this help you.

Hi guys!
I have compiled a "repetoire" of my favorite recipes (copy and paste back in Aug, so I know for sure its the real thing), and of course I have Kimberlily's defrizz spray - one of my favorites - I use sandalwood EO, luuuv it!!!
There you go:

Leave in spray to defrizz

This makes 4oz (125ml) of spray...

2 tbsp aloe gel or juice
1 tsp jojoba oil
10 drops essential oil
spring water

Put aloe & jojoba into a measuring cup. Fill the rest of the way to the 4oz mark with spring water (you can also use tap water, but my water is hard so I use bottled stuff). Add essential oils of your choice. Pour into a spray bottle and use as often as you like. I use it as a detangler when I comb my hair after showering, and to freshen up my hair between washes It leaves my hair soft, shiny, and takes away a lot of frizz without leaving my hair greasy or feeling dirty.

ETA: I have recently started making this spritz with aloe gel instead of the aloe juice. It seems to mix better

Second edit: I have added 1 tsp of vegetable glycerin to the mix

I have one question, though... The glycerin used is the vegetable? This is very hard to find here in Brazil... Almost impossible...

You might try how it works out for you without the glycerin. Maybe your hair likes it without. My hair isn't always fond of glycerin.
Thanks for posting the archived recipe. :)

You're welcome!
Actually I don't use it, since whats avaliable here is mineral one, I think my hair wouldnt like it as well...
It already works fine!!!

The glycerin isn't really necessary. I just find that it works just a bit better on my hair if I add it :) Lots of people leave it out.

Kimberlily, I did finally find the Glycerin at my local grocery store but it says on the bottle Glycerin M.S.R is that the same thing?

ilovemycop, I buy glycerin at the health food store. Does your glycerin state what it is made from? It should be vegetable glycerin.

For those of you who use coconut instead of jojoba ...

Coconut oil is sometimes solid, sometimes liquid in my bathroom, depending on the season. If I use it in this spray, will it kill my mister or not mix well if it gets cold?

Tapioca, it won't kill your mister. It will just float on top of the liquid and not go into the nozzle at all. It sort of defeats the purpose of putting it in ;)

no ingrediants at all on the bottle.I inspected it for about 5 minutes and didn't see anything but warnings on consumption.

I'm going to do a :google: search and see what I come up with.Thanks!

Actually, yes, if you use solid coconut oil that you've melted and it resolidifies due to cold temps, it will wreck your mister. Go ahead, ask me how I know.:( It went up the tube of the sprayer and turned to concrete and I broke the pump trying to make it work. Yes, I am frequently an idiot.

Kimberlily, I wish I had seen this earlier. When I find a recipe I like, I print it out and put it in a binder for hair recipes. I had the original of this from the old boards. If there are any others you might be missing, pm me and see if I printed it out.:)

Thank you for putting this back up Kimberlily , I made a batch up this morning and couldn't remember how much of everything went in . :thumbsup:

I just love love love the hair mist! But does anybody have any experience how long it keeps? I made mine up in January, and I just can't tell if it's still good :(

Kimberlily, I want you to know how much I love this recipe. I've been using it ever since you originally posted it and I couldn't be without it.

When LHC was down, I had to go and Google the archives to get the recipe. I couldn't be a day without it!

Thanks for reposting it! :flowers:

I'm glad I reposted it too - between this spray and my hair butter, I'm famous on LHC :lol:

Miss Murphy, I usually go through it faster than that, but for a while I had two misters and it lasted for several months. So long as you use distilled water and sterilize your bottle, it should last you a good long while :)

I'm glad I reposted it too - between this spray and my hair butter, I'm famous on LHC :lol:


Yeah for being famous. :cheese:

whats the purpose of the jojoba in the recipe?

Jojoba is wonderful for your hair. It moisturizes and helps to reduce frizz and flyaways. The aloe also moisturizes, and adds a little tiny bit of hold, helping to define waves (or create them if you spritz your hair before bunning).

Where can I find aloe gel in the United States? I have some of the green stuff for sunburns, but I know I need the white kind & I've never seen it (though admittedly not looked hard enough for it).

I get mine at Rite Aid. Most people use Fruit of the Earth. I know WalMart carries it, and so do most drug stores.

Trader Joe's also has aloe gel. :)

I get mine at our local grocery chain, HEB, which is found in Texas. Fruit of the Earth aloe gel is very easy to find just about anywhere.

Does anyone of you guys know or even use Forever Living Aloe Gelly and is it ok to use it in this recipe?! Or any other recipe :rolleyes: ...

I'm glad I reposted it too - between this spray and my hair butter, I'm famous on LHC :lol:

Miss Murphy, I usually go through it faster than that, but for a while I had two misters and it lasted for several months. So long as you use distilled water and sterilize your bottle, it should last you a good long while :)
I would like to know how you make the hair butter or where can I go and look for it:)

I would like to know how you make the hair butter or where can I go and look for it:)

I personally use my coconut (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=279) version, but there's a cocoa/shea (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=282) butter version too.

Does anyone know or use Forever Living's Aloe Gelly - it's US made... :(

I've never heard of it, but here's a comparison of the ingredients versus Fruit of the Earth which is what I use. I bolded the ingredients that are the same:

FOTE:
Aloe Vera Gel, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer 940, Tetrasodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea

Forever Living:
Aloe Barbadensis Gel (Stabilized Aloe Vera Gel), Water, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Carborner, Tocopherol (Vitamin # Natural) Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, Methylparben

I don't recognize the other ingredients. Typically, you want aloe that doesn't have any pain reliever or numbing agents in it.

Thanks Kimberlily!!!
I guess that allantoin is a kind of pain reliver, or better, a soothing agente that wouldn't be suitable for hair... From what a can remember, I've only seen it in skin products...
Well, probably this gel isn't the best option after all...
Thanks again!!!

Allantoin is a skin soothing agent which is usually found in men's products.

Has anyone tried adding Vitamin E oil to this recipe? :confused: I noticed that my shea butter includes Vitamin E and thought that maybe it could be used in the defrizzer too.

I love adding coconut oil and glycerin. But when it gets colder and solidifies I can't use the coconut oil in the recipe. And when it gets less humid, I can't use the glycerin. :(

Do you think the Vitamin E oil can be my substitute?

Thank you so much for this recipe. I have fine hair and it seems to always poof up and frizz. I'll give this a try and see if it works! :cheese:

Kimberlily, I love this recipe! I add ylang ylang EO to mine.

I use it on my freshly washed and dried hair to smooth down the flyaways. I divided the mixture into 2 spray bottles, so that I can keep a bottle at work. (It helps to protect against the too dry heated or air-conditioned air in the office.)

I do have to be careful not to go overboard in using it, as my fine hair can get weighed down and piece-y looking.

Thank you for posting the recipe again.

My hair is exactly the same way....I'm just a tad bit worried it'll make my hair too limp, but if it works for you I'm hoping it will work for me!:)

First of all let me Thank you all for your wonderful posts.
Kimberly, I have been using this recipe since I found it last year and I loooove it!
It is not only working as a defrizz mister but I have noticed that my hair kept getting better and better from regular use. I guess is an excellent hydrating treatment.

My 2 cents to add to the original recipe:
If i substitute the spring water for jasmin water or rose water or any other organic floral essence water works great and you do not have to add any essential oil.

Thanks again!:cheer: