This DIY hair serum was inspired by the DIY Shampoo for Hair Growth. The active ingredients in this DIY hair serum provides nourishment for both the hair and scalp. This DIY hair serum can be sprayed directly on unfinished hair and then rubbed into the scalp and hair as needed. Or it can be rubbed between the palms of your hand and then rubbed into the hair and scalp.
This DIY hair serum can be used for a variety of hair care needs. But, if you are using the DIY Shampoo for Hair Growth, one of the main things of interest may be the anti-itching component. The hair growth shampoo contains effective all natural active ingredients. But, just like commercial hair regrowth products, it can make your scalp itch like crazy.
Ingredients
This DIY hair serum includes two formulas or recipes. One recipe is for naturally straight, normal to dry hair. The other DIY hair serum is for naturally curly, dry hair. You can apply the serum to wet hair or unfinished dry hair. Both can be used to blow dry the hair. Additional serum can be used when flat ironing course curly hair types. So, let’s get the ingredients. The ingredients used to prepare this DIY hair serum includes 3 essential oils, an emulsifier, and 1-3 oils depending on what your hair needs.
1. Essential Oils
Tea tree, lemongrass, and ylang ylang are the three essential oils used.
- Tea tree essential oil is an earthy smelling oil that has anti-inflammatory properties that can alleviate some of the itching caused by the DIY shampoo for hair growth. This oil is also commonly used to treat dry scalp, dandruff, and psoriasis. Therefore, the tea tree essential oil used in this DIY hair serum makes it a good match for the DIY shampoo for dry scalp.
- Lemongrass Essential Oil is a root stimulator and strengthener. Therefore, it too compliments the DIY hair growth shampoo. This earthy, lemony smelling oil contain anti-dandruff and anti-psoriasis properties as well. So, it can help with certain types of dry scalp.
- Ylang Ylang Essential Oil stimulates natural oil production. So, this lovely flowery smelling essential oil is a must for dry hair types.
2. Emulsifier
A Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier) is used to keep the oils mixed together well. This makes the ingredients used in this DIY hair serum mix evenly for a really nice and even scent. It is an optional ingredient for this recipe, but it makes a good addition. This same emulsifier can be used to make DIY body spray recipes and DIY room spray recipes.
3. The Oil(s)
The DIY hair serum recipe for naturally straight, normal to dry hair is prepared with fractionated coconut oil. While the DIY hair serum for naturally curly, dry hair types is made with fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, and almond oil.
- Fractionated Coconut Oil – This a liquid highly penetrating oil. Therefore, it does not leave the hair feeling sticky or oily. It works well for straight, normal to dry hair types.
- Virgin Olive Oil – This is a thick and highly moisturizing oil. It works well for course, curly and dry hair types.
- Almond Oil – The almond oil is not as thick as the olive oil and therefore penetrates the hair easily. However, it is not as penetrating as coconut oil. So, it will provide some noticeable oil and shine for your hair. It is used in many of the DIY lip balm recipes.
Curly, Dry Hair
- 3 tbsp. Almond Oil
- 1 tbsp. Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp. Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier)
- 1/4 tsp. Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 1/8 tsp. Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 1/8 tsp. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
- 1 – 2.7 oz. Cosmetic Bottle
Straight, Normal to Dry Hair
- 5 tbsp. Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp. Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier)
- 1/4 tsp. Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 1/8 tsp. Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 1/8 tsp. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
- 1 – 2.7 oz. Cosmetic Bottle
Instructions:
- Use a small funnel to place the ingredients in a bottle. Alternatively, you can mix the ingredients in a measuring cup with a pourable spout.
- Then, secure the lid on the container and shake the bottle well until mixed. Or use a spoon to stir the ingredients in your measuring cup before pouring the mixture into the bottle.
How To Use:
1. For straight, fine or thin hair, start with applying about a dime-sized amount of oil to wet or dry hair. Then, apply more as needed or wanted.
2. For curly, dry hair types, start with applying about a nickel-sized amount of oil to wet or dry hair. Then continue to apply more as needed or wanted.
Conclusion
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