Is your hair dry or damaged? A hair serum can help combat the dryness and soothe damaged hair.
I for one wanted a hair serum to nourish and soothe my hair, as it looked like my hair health has come down a bit. I did not mind much about using oils on my hair, so went a nourishing combination. However, for those who want a lighter variation, we will discuss options. So don’t worry ☺
Ingredients
Castor Oil – 1 Tsp.
Argan Oil – 1 Tbsp.
Sweet Almond Oil – 1 Tbsp.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – 1 Drop
Chamomile Essential Oil – 4 Drops
Lavender Essential Oil – 2 Drops
Instructions
Add all the above given ingredients to a sterilized spritzer and shake gently to combine.
Voila!
Tips to Tweak the Recipe
So, while I am OK for a little oil on my hair and have always loved applying oil and still do, my hair no longer thick like it used to be. So I wanted something that’s not too heavy and hence less Castor Oil. But even this amount of Castor Oil can be off-putting for some. So, what to do? Swap the oils of course!
If you are not a fan of Castor Oil, Camellia Oil is a good alternative. Light, nourishing and your best bet to seal in moisture. This is a very nourishing oil too and is non-greasy.
Sweet Almond Oil is light, though you can swap it for Jojoba or Apricot Oil if you want other alternatives.
If you hair is dull and lifeless, Avocado Oil can add shine and sheen without weighing your hair down when swapped for Castor Oil or in addition to whatever oils you are using.
For those with Oily Hair Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil or Citrus Infused Oils can come in handy. We have other hydrosol based recipes listed here you can check out too.
As for the essential oils use the ones you are comfortable with, or like or find available wherever you are. There are many essential oils that can do wonders for dry and damaged hair including Lavender, Myrrh, Cedarwood, etc.
Besides the options listed, you can use any oil that’s suitable for your hair or find locally. For example: Getting coconut oil is easy and affordable for me, besides it is available in plenty here. However, Argan or other oils are difficult to get or determine the quality of. So, choosing local ingredients is always better and work well in most cases – affordable, naturally suitable and easy to acquire.
How to Use It?
Just spray over your hair and style as usual. You just need to spray a light coating not cover up your strands like they’re soaking in oil.
I spray it on my hair, massage gently for a few minutes to work the serum in and style my hair.
Don’t have time for DIY Recipes? Try HY Vitamins Hair Care Range for your hair and scalp requirements – Argan-enriched natural products created following a traditional recipe, your hair and scalp will thank you for this gift. As always, feel free to write back to us for any questions, queries or just to drop in a few words of feedback or suggestions. We love to hear from you all.
