How to make hair tonic with essential oils:

How to make hair tonic with essential oils:

 

Methods: 

• Start with 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of jojoba oil or grapeseed oil. Pour the oil into a 4 fl oz (120 mL) spray bottle. Jojoba oil and grapeseed oil have been studied in combination with essential oils.[6] However, if you don’t have one of these oils, there are other alternatives, such as:

Hemp oil

Almond oil

Vegetable oil

Apricot kernel oil

Avocado oil

• Pour in 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of alcohol-free witch hazel. Use a measuring spoon to ensure that you get the right amount. Alcohol has a drying effect on the skin and hair, so it’s important to use witch hazel that is alcohol-free.Witch hazel is optional. If you don't want to use it, replace it with more of your carrier oil. Studies have also looked at the effects of combining essential oils with a carrier oil alone, such as jojoba or grapeseed oil.

• Tip: Place a funnel into the opening of the bottle to reduce spillage as you add the ingredients.

• Fill the bottle with about 2 fl oz (59 mL) of distilled water. After adding the witch hazel (if using), pour in enough water to nearly fill the bottle. This will be about 2 fl oz (59 mL) if you’re using a 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottle. However, if you’re using a larger bottle, measure out 2 fl oz (59 mL) of distilled water and then add it to the bottle.

You can also use boiled and cooled water instead of distilled water. Bring 2 fl oz (59 mL) of water to a boil in a small pan or microwaveable container, let it cool to room temperature, and then add it to the bottle.

• Add a total of 40 drops of your essential oils. If you're only using 1 type of essential oil, use 40 drops of that oil. However, if you're using a blend of 4 oils, add 10 drops of each oil for a total of 40. Count the drops for each of the oils you add to get the correct amount. Don't use more than 40 drops or your solution may be too concentrated.An ideal percentage for massage solutions is no more than 1% essential oil, or 3 drops per 5 mL (0.18 imp fl oz; 0.17 fl oz) of fluid.Essential oil bottles usually have stoppers that release 1 drop at a time, so you can count the number of drops that go into the bottle.

• Close the bottle and shake well before using. Screw the spray bottle top onto the bottle tightly. Then, shake the bottle to combine all of the ingredients. Shake the bottle each time you use the hair tonic to ensure that all of the ingredients are well combined.