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How Do You Make Hibiscus Hair Spray?

Published in Hibiscus Hair Care 2 mins read

To make hibiscus hair spray, you typically infuse hibiscus flowers in water, which is then strained and used as a base for the spray. The process involves combining hibiscus with distilled water and allowing it to steep to extract the beneficial properties of the flower.

Simple Steps to Create Hibiscus Hair Spray

Based on common methods and the provided reference, here are the key steps to make hibiscus hair spray:

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather dried hibiscus flowers and distilled water.
  2. Combine Water and Hibiscus: In a clean container, you will measure out your distilled water. According to the reference, you will "pour in 100 grams of our distilled water". Add your desired amount of dried hibiscus flowers to the container with the water.
  3. Infuse the Mixture: "Cover up your container." Then, to allow the hibiscus flower to infuse effectively and extract its beneficial properties, you are going to "place it into a water bath". This method uses gentle heat to aid the infusion process.
  4. Allow to Steep: Let the mixture steep for a period of time, often several hours or overnight, to ensure a potent infusion. The water bath helps speed up this process.
  5. Cool and Strain: Once the infusion is complete, remove the container from the water bath and let the mixture cool completely. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove all solid hibiscus particles. This results in a clear or colored liquid infusion.
  6. Bottle the Spray: Pour the strained hibiscus infusion into a clean spray bottle. You can add optional ingredients like a natural preservative (e.g., optiphen plus) to extend shelf life or a few drops of essential oil suitable for hair (like rosemary or peppermint) for added benefits and fragrance.
  7. Store and Use: Store the hibiscus hair spray in the refrigerator to keep it fresh, especially if no preservative is used. Use it by spraying directly onto your scalp and hair as needed.

This homemade spray is often used to promote hair growth, strengthen strands, and add shine due to the vitamins and antioxidants naturally found in hibiscus.