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DIY Hair Gel or Hair Pomade




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October 30, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 11 Comments

Looking for natural hair styling options? Trying to avoid phthalates, sodium laurel sulfate and other harsh chemicals? Try this DIY hair gel!

No need for harsh chemicals when it comes to styling your hair. This this DIY Hair Gel Recipe!

This natural hair gel is a hit at our house. It consists of one simple ingredient: un-petroleum jelly. I buy it ready-made and simply transfer it a small jar. When time (and supplies allow), I make the homemade version.

What’s wrong with petroleum jelly?

Petroleum jelly is a derivative of the oil refining process. While brands like Vaseline claim to be triple purified, why take a chance?

The homemade recipe creates a gel that is less “waxy”, but you can’t beat the simplicity of the un-petroleum jelly. My sons find that either works well for spiking the hair.

Where to Buy Un-Petroleum Jelly

  • Alba
  • Waxelene (Contains soybean oil which may be less optimal than castor oil due to genetic modification.)
  • Camden-Grey

DIY Hair Gel Recipe

Two tablespoons castor oil

Two tablespoons argan oil or any natural plant oil. Options include olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil and apricot kernel oil.

Optional: 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil  for use as a preservative.

Optional: Lavender, rose geranium, or essential oil of choice for scent

Combine all ingredients in a double boiler. Heat until thoroughly melted. Pour into jars.

I like Miron violet glass as it acts as a natural preservative. (Learn more about Miron violet glass here.)

Scoop a dab of the styling gel onto the palm of your hand. Rub onto hair wherever you need hold or texture.

DIY Hair Gel or Hair Pomade

Created by Andrea Fabry on October 30, 2015

Add texture to your hair with this DIY Hair Gel! Need to spike your hair? You’ll love this natural alternative to chemically-based styling gel.

  • Category: DIY

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons castor oil
  • 2 tablespoons argan oil (alternative plant oils include coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, or apricot kernel oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
  • 1 dash essential oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in double boiler.
  2. Heat until fully melted.
  3. Stir with bamboo skewer or other utensil.
  4. Pour into glass jar(s).
  • Print

 

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Comments

  1. Kristy says

    October 30, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Any chance you will start selling this in your on-line store???
    (please please do!)

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      October 31, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Just the inspiration I needed, Kristy! I’m on it!!

      Reply
  2. ANNIE says

    November 25, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    My question is: Does this hair gel need to be refrigerated and how long will it last? Thank you for your time.

    Annie

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      November 25, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      I’ve never put mine in the fridge and it has done fine, Annie.

      Reply
  3. Hebah says

    June 15, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Is this recipe thick and gel like? Im wondering with all the liquid oils what would make it hold and become thick? I made a similar recipe with beeswax but it was way to stiff!

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      June 15, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      It’s not as thick as the unpetroleum jelly, but my boys say it’s thick enough. Definitely not too thick.

      Reply
      • Mark says

        July 18, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        What is the holding substance? All I can see are oils?

        Reply
        • Andrea Fabry says

          July 19, 2016 at 8:35 am

          You can add a teaspoon of beeswax, but I have found the two oils offer a nice texture after melted and poured into jars. You can put it in the refrigerator for a thicker texture as well.

          Reply

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