Summertime and your....

...hair is moisturized, combs are sliding and the texture is high.
-Summertime, by Porgy and Bess




Summertime is here and it can be stressful for some afrodites' tresses. Especially if you live in a hot,arid climate or hot,humid climate. Your hair tends to dry out.


When I first went natural, this spritz was my staple. I think I will begin using it again. ( with my own spin on it, which I will tell yall about in a later post.) It contains vegetable glycerine, not the rose water kind they sell in Wal-greens and Wal-Mart. You have visit Whole Foods Market, Trader Joes, or your local health food store for this. If you don't live near any of these stores , google 100% natural , organic vegetable glycerine. Vegetable glycerine is a natural humectant; it pulls moisture out of the air and attracts it. Makes hair super soft. Even after hair has dried.

Recipe:

• 1 oz. vegetable glycerine
• 3 fl.oz. water
• (optional) 1 tbsp. castor oil ( or your favorite natural oil)
• 3-5 drops of favorite essential oil
• one clean spray bottle

Preparation:

1. Place vegetable glycerine in spray bottle.
2. Add water and oils.
3. Shake well, until water turns an opaque color.
4. Spray on hand, if your hand feels slippery; vegetable glycerine is ready.

Tips:

• Use sparingly on humid days.
• works best on afro puffs and twist.
• the best way to use is after hair has been co-washed and is still damp. Spray and style as desired.
• Spray in hair before styling to create more pliable hair.
• Buy a small spray bottle for when you're on the go.

Troubleshooting:

• If hair is very sticky, decrease amount of vegetable glycerine or increase amount of water.
• Don't just give up on this hair spritz, experiment until you get desired results.
• Use less vegetable glycerine if you live in a very humid climate, to prevent the " drippy jheri curl juice" effect