Hold Your Hair, Naturally

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posted by Cait Johnson Feb 13, 2007 10:28 am

filed under: True Beauty, Hair Care, Healthy Beauty Basics, hairspray, homemade hairspray, homemade mousse, natural hairspray

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By Cait Johnson, Managing Producer, Care2 Green Living.

I still remember the cloying smell of the hairspray my mother used before she went to a party—agh, the fumes! I’m sure there was a hole in the ozone layer right above our house. When I grew up, I swore I’d never use hairspray. But when I wanted a slightly spiky look, the gel I bought to achieve it smelled almost as bad. Well, there is good news for all of us who want help styling, sculpting, or otherwise holding our hair: We’ve gathered our favorite formulas to keep your tresses in place without all the plastics, solvents, propellants, artificial fragrances and other chemicals—just pure and natural kitchen cupboard ingredients that will hold your hair to perfection.

Try Annie’s lovely lemony formula.

Or this simple rosemary-based formula.

Flax seeds work, too.

And so does sugar.

You’ll never guess the secret ingredient in this super-holding formula: It will even make punk-type spikes! If I wanted to be Medusa for Halloween, I’d use this to turn my hair into snakes.

This homemade mousse formula is a winner.

Or you can use plain aloe vera gel to style or hold hair. Just add a dab to damp hair.

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Vegan Stuff says
May 31, 2009 12:56 PM

vegan shop at care2 for beauty annd more http://my.care2.com/veganstuff

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Audrey Sheppard says
Mar 2, 2009 8:26 AM

I use, recommend, and sell Real Purity's Hair Styling Gel. All natural, no scent, and it really works!

~Audrey

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Lisa Stadler says
Jul 7, 2008 3:52 PM

Plain aloe vera does not work at all for longer than 15 minutes.

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Lisa Stadler says
Jul 7, 2008 3:52 PM

Plain aloe vera does not work at all for longer than 15 minutes.

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Lisa Stadler says
Jul 7, 2008 3:50 PM

Plain aloe vera does not work at all for longer than 15 minutes.

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Chere Jurgens says
Jan 8, 2008 6:10 AM

I've got four daughters, I'm passing this o to all of them. Thanks.

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Penny E. says
Dec 30, 2007 6:47 AM

This is great, thanks

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Jennifer Zappone says
Oct 10, 2007 9:44 PM

This awesome!!! Thank You

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Disclaimer: Care2.com does not warrant and shall have no liability for information provided in this newsletter or on Care2.com. Each individual person, fabric, or material may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.

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