Hair loss can be frustrating and often overwhelming experience, but there are natural solutions that can help promote hair regrowth. One such solution is a homemade hair spray, which can be a great way to nourish and strengthen hair follicles from the roots, thereby reducing hair fall and encouraging healthy regrowth. 

Homemade hair sprays are easy to make and often contain certain ingredients that are readily available in the market. These sprays can help to repair damaged hair, prevent hair fall, increase hair volume and thickness, and promote overall hair growth. Whether you are dealing with hair loss due to stress, age, or a medical condition, a homemade hair spray can be a simple and effective way to support hair regrowth.  

In this article, we will explore some of the best ingredients to use in a homemade hair spray for hair regrowth. With a little patience and dedication, you can nourish your hair and promote healthy regrowth with the power of natural ingredients.

Are hair Sprays beneficial for hair health?

Yes, hair sprays can be extremely beneficial for hair health. Hair sprays are deep nourishing treatments that provide vitamins, minerals, nourishment and hydration to hair and can help to repair damage caused by factors such as heat styling, chemical treatments, and environmental stressors. Some of the key benefits of using a hair spray include 

1.Moisturizing And Hydrating

Hair sprays can provide intense hydration to dry and damaged hair, helping restore its natural moisture balance and prevent breakage. 

2. Strengthening

By providing essential nutrients to the hair, hair sprays can strengthen hair follicles, improve hair elasticity, and reduce hair fall. 

3. Repairing Damage

Hair sprays can help repair damage caused by hair styling, chemical treatments, and other factors, leaving hair looking and feeling healthier. 

4. Promoting Growth

Certain ingredients in hair sprays such as biotin, keratin, and collagen, can help to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss. 

5. Enhancing Luster

Hair sprays can help to restore hair’s natural shine and luster, leaving it looking healthy and vibrant. 

In most of these sprays, we have used essential oils that are easily diluted in these sprays and make your spray more powerful. Also, the use of essential oils increases the shelf life of your hair re-growth spray. Some of these hair spray recipes are 

1. Rosemary hair spray 
2. Ginger hair spray  
3. Hibiscus hair spray 
4. Moringa hair spray 
5. Onion hair spray 

Research has shown the effectiveness of rosemary for our hair growth and for the treatment of our hair loss and androgenic alopecia. We either use it as rosemary hair spray or infused it in a carrier oil or use it as essential oil, but as the essential oil is very concentrated. So, we must dilute it before use. Rosemary essential oil inhibits dihydrotestosterone DHT (a by-product of testosterone) that attaches with hair follicles and makes them deprived of nutrients and thus responsible for hair loss. 

Method of preparation

1. Take a clean saucepan, add 2 cups of filtered water to it. 
2. Then, add washed rosemary leaves to it and mix it. 
3. Boil the mixture for 10 minutes over medium flame. 
4. Let it cool down, strain the mixture and pour it in a spray bottle. 
5. Add 2-3 drops of rosemary essential oil to it and shake it well. 
6. Spray this rosemary water on your scalp 2 hours before taking shower or leave it overnight. 

Result

• This rosemary hair spray makes your hair follicles strong. 
• It helps in regrowth of hair. 
• It boosts blood circulation to the scalp,  
• It acts as a DHT blocker. Thus, it promotes healthy hair growth. 

In Asian countries, people use ginger as it is rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, etc. That aids in hair growth. Although it is not scientifically proven. As some studies have shown that the presence of 6-gingerol compound in ginger has shown some hair removing properties. 

But still ginger has many benefits for our scalp like to treat scalp inflammation and boosts blood flow to the scalp. That is why it is still used in Ayurvedic treatments for hair. 

While lavender essential oil is an antimicrobial in nature, that treats dry and itchy scalp. Studies show it has hair growth-promoting properties as well. 

Method of preparation 

1. Take grated ginger and squeeze its juice with the help of muslin cloth. 
2. Pour this ginger juice in the spray bottle.  
3. Add water and lavender essential oil to the juice. 
4. Shake it well and then spray it on your scalp for 1 hour. 
5. Wash off. 

Results

• It promotes blood circulation towards the scalp. 
• It has an anti-inflammatory effect on your scalp. 
• It prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth. 

Hibiscus contains many nutrients like vitamin C, B 6, iron, etc. That give nourishment to our scalp. It also shows anti-inflammatory properties that help in the treatment of dandruff. 

And cedarwood essential oil is thought to promote hair growth as it balances out the oil production in our scalp and cleanses our scalp. It also shows antifungal and antibacterial properties that help in the treatment of dandruff. 

Method of preparation 

1. In a saucepan, pour water and add hibiscus flower or petals to it. 
2. Then, let it boil for 10 minutes. 
3. Cool it and strain the mixture. 
4. Then, add cedarwood essential oil to it. 
5. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle and spray it on your scalp. 
6. Leave it for 1-2 hours and then wash it off.  

Results 

• It nourishes your scalp. 
• Promotes healthy hair growth. 
• Effective for hair re-growth. 
• Hydrates scalp. 
• Treats dandruff 

Moringa is rich in vitamin C, E, antioxidants and minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium, and calcium, etc. that help in the production of new hair. It is very beneficial for our scalp as it helps in the production of collagen. 

In this spray, peppermint oil also helps with hair growth by improving blood circulation near your scalp and treats dandruff. 

Method of preparation 

1. In a saucepan, add moringa leaves and water.  
2. Bring it to boil for 10 minutes. 
3. Cool it and then strain it. 
4. Transfer it to a spray bottle and spray it on your scalp. 
5. Leave it for 2 hours before taking a shower. 

Results 

• It provides excellent nutrition to the scalp. 
• Boosts blood flow to the scalp. 
• Improves hair growth. 
• Strengthens hair follicles. 

Onion is enriched with a high sulfur content that prevents hair loss and hair thinning. It contains sulfur, biotin, vitamins, and nutrients, etc. that promote hair re-growth. It also improves blood circulation that ensures healthy and strong hair. And rosemary essential oil improves blood circulation and promotes hair growth. Beside this it treats dandruff and itchiness of your scalp too. 

Method of preparation 

1. Take freshly prepared onion juice in a clean bowl. 
2. Dilute onion juice in water. 
3. Then, add rosemary essential oil to the onion juice. 
4. Mix all the ingredients well and pour this mixture in a clean spray bottle. 
5. Spray it on your scalp or hair roots and massage your scalp for a few minutes. 
6.  Leave this hair mask for one hour and then wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Results

• It arrests hair fall. 
• Encourages hair regrowth. 
• Boosts blood flow towards the scalp.
• Nourishes dry or brittle hair. 
• Clears dandruff. 
• Slows down premature graying of hair. 

Homemade hair sprays can offer a range of advantages and disadvantages depending on the ingredients used and how they are prepared and applied. 

Here are some of the key advantages and disadvantages of homemade hair sprays: 

Advantages 

1. Cost-effective

Homemade hair sprays can be much cheaper than commercial hair care products, as many of the ingredients are available at very low prices in the market.

2. Natural ingredients

DIY hair sprays are made from natural ingredients, so you can be sure that you are not exposing your hair to harmful chemicals. 

3. Easily Customizable

You can customize homemade hair sprays to suit your specific hair type, and concerns, ensuring that you are getting a treatment that is tailored to your needs.

4. Highly Nourishing

DIY hair sprays can be extremely nourishing for hair, as they provide essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that help to promote hair health. 

Disadvantages 

1. Time-consuming

Preparation of these hair regrowth sprays can be time-consuming, especially if you are making it from scratch.

2. Inconsistent results

The results of a homemade hair spray can vary depending on the ingredients used, the proportions, and how well the spray is applied.

3. Allergic reactions

Some people may be allergic to some ingredients in homemade hair sprays, so it’s important to do a patch test before the application.