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When it comes to growing long, healthy hair, moisture is just as important as the products you use. Think of your hair like a plant. If it’s constantly dry, it becomes brittle, breaks easily, and struggles to grow. But when you keep it hydrated, it retains length, looks healthier, and feels softer.
Daily moisturizing can be as simple as using a light hair spray. Unlike heavy creams or oils, a water-based spray penetrates the strands and scalp quickly, giving your hair the hydration it craves without weighing it down.
To make your hair spray, you only need a few simple ingredients, most of which are inexpensive and easy to find. Below, I will add Amazon links for all the products you will need to make this. If you have any at home, you won’t need to get them, but if you don’t, kindly click the link below to get them and help this mama make some coins at no extra cost to you.
One of the best natural ingredients for a hair-growth spray is rosemary leaves. Rosemary has been used for centuries to strengthen hair, improve circulation in the scalp, and encourage new growth. By boiling the leaves, you extract their nutrients into the water, creating a simple but powerful base for your spray.
Why Rosemary Leaf Works
- Improves scalp blood flow that takes nutrients to your hair roots.
- Strengthens strands, reducing breakage and split ends.
- Encourages new growth, helping dormant follicles re-activate.
- Keeps hair soft and hydrated when you use it daily.
DIY Rosemary Leaf Daily Hair Spray Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh rosemary leaves (rinsed well)
- 4 cups distilled water
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera juice (optional for extra moisture)
- Preservative (e.g., Optiphen, Geogard ECT, or another natural preservative suitable for water-based products. Follow usage rate on label)
- 10–12 drops lime essential oil
The Ingredients You Can Get From Amazon
Instructions:
- Add the rosemary leaves and distilled water to a pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let it steep until the water cools completely.
- Strain out the leaves and pour the rosemary-infused water into a clean mixing bowl.
- Add aloe vera juice if desired.
- Mix in your preservative according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually around 0.5%–1% of total liquid).
- Pour into a spray bottle.
- Spray your hair every morning before a shower
Storage & Use
- Store at room temperature if a preservative is added. Without a preservative, keep in the fridge and use within 1 week.
- Spray directly onto your scalp and hair once or twice daily.
- Massage gently for 1–2 minutes to help the nutrients absorb.
Consistency is key. Spritzing this rosemary hair spray daily will give your hair the moisture it needs to thrive, making it softer, stronger, and less prone to breakage, which is the perfect foundation for length retention.
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Sianah.
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Novelist, Digital Creator, & Blogger
Hello, I’m Sianah Nalika DeShield, a lifestyle author, passionate DIYer, and proud mama of two amazing boys. While I’m best known for my bestselling novels like Who is Ma Kemah?, the Thou Shalt trilogy, and McSexy, I’m also the woman who’s been making her own hair and body products for over 15 years. My love for all things homemade started long before natural living became popular, and it’s what led me to build a wellness brand from the ground up using the same DIY recipes I now share with others. This blog reflects every side of me. I’m a storyteller, a creator, a truth-teller, and a woman deeply committed to helping others live well. If you love books, clean beauty, motherhood, personal growth, and honest conversations with heart and humor, then welcome. You’re exactly where you need to be. This is Empowered and Real-Life Lifestyle, and I’m so glad you’re here.