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This homemade hair spray for blonde hair will leave your locks looking fresh and clean with overpowering smells.
I dyed my hair blonde for more than 20 years. I went to the salon like clockwork every 2 months and got a refresh to keep those ‘natural looking’ highlights fresh. Until about 2 years ago when I decided to stop dying my hair and let it go to my natural color.
I actually had no idea how dark my ‘natural’ color was since I hadn’t seen it in so long.
Turns out I’m a ‘natural’ light brown with hints of dark golden blonde. When I was a teen my stylist called this color ‘mousy brown’ and dull. I should have ditched that stylist on the spot, ha!
I like my natural color now, but sometimes I miss my blonde highlights (especially in the summer months!). So, I made a natural hair spray and have been using it on myself.
WHAT ARE THE BEST NATURAL HAIR PRODUCTS?
Chamomile and lemon are some of the best natural products for hair when used in just the right amount. Lemon juice isn’t just for making lemonade: when applied topically, it can work wonders on your locks!
CHAMOMILE BENEFITS FOR HAIR
Chamomile is a powerhouse ingredient for skin and hair, with a whole host of benefits. It is a soothing herb that calms skin and hair and is also one of my personal favorites.
- Chamomile is a natural substance that is soothing to the skin.
- chamomile is gentle, calming and soothing to the scalp.
- Chamomile can help strengthen hair, making it shinier than ever before.
LEMON BENEFITS FOR HAIR
Lemon is a wonderfully versatile ingredient that can be used in a whole host of ways for skin and hair.
- Lemon is an excellent hair conditioner and works great on my dry, frizzy hair.
- Lemon has vitamin C.
- Lemon juice can help remove buildup in your hair, such as minerals and styling products
- It’s inexpensive and easy to use – you just need the juice of one lemon
HOW TO MAKE HAIR SPRAY WITH LEMON AND CHAMOMILE
You’ll only need 2 ingredients for this hair spray: chamomile tea and fresh lemon juice.
First, make a strong chamomile infusion:
Brew ¼ cup chamomile flowers in 1 cup of hot water.
Let steep for 20 minutes
Strain infusion through a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer.
Alternatively, you could use bagged chamomile tea for your infusion. Try 4 bags of tea for 1 cup of water.
Next, combine equal parts chamomile infusion and fresh lemon juice.
I used 2 ounces of each to fill a 4 ounce spray bottle. This is plenty for several applications over about 2 weeks.
Give your mixture a shake before use and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
You can also add a few drops of chamomile essential oil if you like a stronger chamomile scent. Make sure to shake thoroughly to incorporate the essential oil.
Your hairspray is ready to use!
Spray thoroughly on hair and comb through. Let the mixture seep in for a few minutes.
Wash hair as usual, and repeat the spray as needed.
This is a subtle hair spray, and will take several applications over time to see a more dramatic effect.
Do you spray the lightening spray on dry or wet hair? I’d like to try this for my dark blonde hair. My last highlight caused a lot of damage/breakage so I’ve been searching for a natural alternative. Thank you! 🙂
I typically use it on dry hair, but I think either would work!
My hair was reddish-brown growing up and as a teen, I used vinegar to bring out the highlights. My hair was great. Now that I am much older, I have been a blonde lately. I am going to try this hair-lightening recipe to see if it will take out the slightly reddish tint I have. My hair is actually naturally white now but I tell everyone it’s platinum blonde! I have used lemon juice to soak my nails in for years, to bleach my elbows and heels, and even on my face to remove any dark spots. It works wonders! Lemon juice and sunshine are great for removing stains on clothes, too. This is a very good and helpful article and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks!
I’d love to hear how this works on your reddish hair Joan! Yes, isn’t lemon juice amazing?! So glad you found the article helpful 🙂