Sea Salt Spray for Hair & Body
Get addicted to this DIY salt spray—it gives loads of texture and volume and instantly makes you feel like you're at the beach.
Yield: 2 8-ounce sprays
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 2 8-ounce spray bottles
Materials
Sea Spray for Hair
- 1 cup hot chamomile tea (or distilled water if you don't want to refrigerate)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- Pinch Epsom salt
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil (or almond or jojoba oil)
- 4–5 drops rosemary essential oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, for additional lightening
Sea Spray for Body
- 1 cup cooled green tea, distilled water, or other tea type
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 pinch Epsom salt
- 2–3 drops essential oil
Instructions
Sea Spray for Hair
- Steep tea in almost boiling water for 5 minutes. Then discard tea bags.
- Combine all ingredients except aloe vera and lemon juice in a reusable spray bottle.
- Shake well to dissolve salt.
- Let cool completely then add aloe vera and lemon juice.
- Shake before each use and spray on clean, damp hair.
- Scrunch and twist with your hands to define the waves.
- Let hair air dry. Apply more spray to dry hair for a stronger hold.
Sea Spray for Body
- Steep tea in almost boiling water for 5 minutes. Then discard tea bag.
- Combine all ingredients except aloe vera in a reusable spray bottle.
- Shake well to dissolve salt.
- Let cool completely then add aloe vera.
- Keep refrigerated. Spritz onto skin as needed.
Notes
Keep both sprays refrigerated and use within 1 to 2 weeks.