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shockinglength
January 21st, 2010, 07:43 PM
Can natural hairspray (lemon juice boiled in water) cause any hair damage? Is it safe to use? Also does anybody have a homemade conditioner recipe that is good for CO washing?
Arya
May 28th, 2011, 11:53 AM
Can natural hairspray (lemon juice boiled in water) cause any hair damage? Is it safe to use? Also does anybody have a homemade conditioner recipe that is good for CO washing?
<bump> Also very interested. Potential downsides would be...slight lightening?
Sunshineliz
May 28th, 2011, 12:29 PM
No expert, but doesn't lemon juice bleach hair? What would be a good natural alternative?
MonaLisa
May 28th, 2011, 01:01 PM
ever tried beer? it's natural, good for hair, and it works a bit like a hairspray or gel!
also that thing from egg which is not yellow but the white/transparent part ( english isn't my native and i don't know this term, so sorry)...but it's much more sticky, also stronger tho, it held my curls till i washed it :)
kwaniesiam
May 28th, 2011, 01:21 PM
The acid in the lemon can cause dryness. I'm a bit confused though, are you wanting this to have any hold like traditional hairspray? I don't see how just lemon and water will work that way.
Arya
May 28th, 2011, 01:51 PM
The acid in the lemon can cause dryness. I'm a bit confused though, are you wanting this to have any hold like traditional hairspray? I don't see how just lemon and water will work that way.
Apparently it's what old ladies used back in the day, when hairspray was expensive. I know I'd like to find something that works like hairspray, but without the damage. Even if there's one on the market with a safe kind of alcohol, or something. I saw someone write about 'safe' alcohols, but I can't find the post anymore.
Stub
May 28th, 2011, 05:40 PM
I don't know about dryness, but last year I started putting straight lemon juice on my hair trying to lighten it. It didn't do a thing to lighten but to my amazement it held rock solid, better than the gel I had been using to glue down my canopy! So I think a lemon juice/water hair spray would work. I used lemon juice the rest of the summer instead of gel, it washed out much easier than gel and smelled nice too.
ETA: This year I am using flax seed gel to glue my canopy, but it's hard for me to remember to make it when I run out. I think i might just go buy another bottle of lemon juice!
Wavelength
May 28th, 2011, 05:46 PM
I've heard that sugar dissolved in water is supposed to work like hairspray, but I don't know how the correct proportions.
jojo
May 28th, 2011, 08:28 PM
Id think it would be very drying over time, ok for occasional use but i certainly wouldnt use it daily.
When I was a teenager, my best friend was a punk and she used sugar boiled in water to keep her Mohican stay up right, maybe the sugar could be swapped for honey which would be better.
DoubleCrowned
May 29th, 2011, 10:26 PM
Quince is supposed to hold hair in place, I would guess by boiling the fruits in water and straining. It might be worth a search for details.
ever tried beer? it's natural, good for hair, and it works a bit like a hairspray or gel!
also that thing from egg which is not yellow but the white/transparent part ( english isn't my native and i don't know this term, so sorry)...but it's much more sticky, also stronger tho, it held my curls till i washed it :)
Egg white is what you mean. Thanks for the tip.
Mannaz
May 30th, 2011, 08:21 AM
I've heard that sugar dissolved in water is supposed to work like hairspray, but I don't know how the correct proportions.
I've heard this too, a friend of mine uses sugarwater as a hairspray. I guess you could start by adding little (like a tea spoonful) sugar to the water, then work it up from there. I think the sugar would be more hair-friendly than lemon juice.
As for the homemade condish and CO... Well I make some of my conditioners and they all tend to be on the heavier side because there are a lot of oils in them. Not saying it can't be done, I'm sure it's very much possible, just that when I make a conditioner I make it a special treat, not something you use "just" for washing your hair :) This is also a question of cost because CO washes eat up a lot of conditioner.
If you do find a good recipe for that purpose please share!
Arya
May 30th, 2011, 08:40 AM
I just can't put sugar in my hair! I feel like ants and bugs and wasps are going to come eat my hair.
Sunshineliz
May 30th, 2011, 08:43 AM
I just can't put sugar in my hair! I feel like ants and bugs and wasps are going to come eat my hair.
That's exactly what I was thinking!
Mannaz
May 30th, 2011, 08:48 AM
I just can't put sugar in my hair! I feel like ants and bugs and wasps are going to come eat my hair.
True. I can see THAT wouldn't be very hair-friendly... Or human friendly in general for that matter, only bug-friendly :D
Arya
May 30th, 2011, 09:05 AM
True. I can see THAT wouldn't be very hair-friendly... Or human friendly in general for that matter, only bug-friendly :D
Maybe if you apply it only to your splits...free S&D hahahah
Roscata
June 5th, 2011, 11:22 AM
You know I was wondering about that to. Unfortunately I don't have an answer BUT I do have alternatives! I actually wrote a blog entry about it recently so I'm just going to copy-paste it out of laziness lol. :D
"Natural gels to use on hair:
- pure aloe vera gel (the clear kind)
- pure flax seed gel
- optional: add a few drops of oil for conditioning purposes
Natural hair sprays (info gathered from "Natural/Herbal" hairspray (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=54312&highlight=natural+hair+spray+lemon+orange) thread):
- Light and Lemon Hair Spray (2 to 4 lemons, 2-4 cups of water; Slice the lemons and cover with water in a pan. Simmer for 1 hour, adding more water as it evaporates. Let cool, then strain. Pour the lemon liquid into a pump spray bottle. Makes 2 to 3 cups. [From www.longlocks.com]), you can add a couple drops of honey for additional hold
- natural preservatives to add for longer shelf life: grapefruit seed extract (extract, not oil) may make it last for 3 weeks in stead of a few days to a week.
- lemon is really harsh, drying and can lighten hair in contact with sun, so you can replace it with orange or beer, however the boiling process might combat the harsh nature of lemon
- use filtered, boiled water for your mix, or distiled water to increase shelf life
Homemade Hair Mousse (http://www.pioneerthinking.com/mousse1.html)
-1/4 cup of plain gelatin
- 1 cup warm water
- Instructions: Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon plain gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Let sit at room temperature until slightly set. Rub into dry or wet hair.
Gelatin and aloe might be good for you hair according to this article: 20 Best Hair Tips From Around the World (http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/makeup-skin-care-hair/staticslideshowinstyle.aspx?cp-documentid=28765370&icid=LIFESTYLE2>1=LIFESTYLE2). And beer (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=55808&highlight=bee) is said to be very good for conditioning hair."
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