Are you ready for some DIYing? Great! Do you know how to start? No…OK, we can work it out! I keep seeing so many bloggers discussing it and so many friends on Facebook already doing it. They are whipping, and mixing and measuring and dicing away like seasoned chefs! They are making their own conditioners, shampoos and natural hair concoctions and you do not have to be a natural hair expert or a scientist to jump on the DIY bandwagon. All you need is the desire.
I’m not a mixtress, but I’ll settle for being a mini-mixtress
Whether you are making a simple spray bottle concoction or your first deep conditioner there are a few rules to follow that will allow your mixture to turn out great and your creation to last.
What to use – That depends on what your hair needs and what you are trying to do. That requires research and listening to your hair. You can find mixes all over the web (Pinterest is a great start) but decide what you need so you can find the right recipe to get it. Books, vlogs, blogs and even just experiementing is a great way to find that perfect mix.
What’s In Your Spray Bottle For Fall?
Know your ingredients – Know the shelf life of your products and items with no preservatives have a longer shelf life of around 1 to 2 weeks. Remember many of your mixes (if you have any left over) will need to be refrigerated to keep them from spoiling.
Take notes – You want to make absolutely sure you do not make the same mistake twice or remember what you used for that bomb ass recipe. Take clear and accurate notes so you can recreate or change up accordingly. Also, you can find mixes from others and tweak adding more or less or replacing some items. Make the mix your own.
Keep a lid on it – It is vital for your mixes to be stored in the right containers, jars and bottle so they last. Keep the lids on tight to stave off oxidation and to keep your product from degrading. Dark containers are best to store your mixes because the less light exposure the better.
Label it – label your creations and the ingredients and even add dates to ensure you are using it while it is fresh or still has potency. Do not just rely on your memory and know this is the best way to stay organized.
Sabrina of Seriouslynatural.org
