Hair products, such as hair gel and hair wax, are often unsustainable and not free of substances you might prefer not to use. You can also make these yourself using natural ingredients. Zero waste expert Emily-Jane went to work herself and shares her DIY recipe for hair wax with us. Making your own hair wax? Here's how to do it!
Making your own hair wax
From detergent, all-purpose cleaner and deodorant it is well known that you can make these yourself at home. Not difficult at all! But that you can also make your own hair wax, many people don't know. Styling your hair can also be done just fine using natural ingredients and is a nice zero waste hack, since hair wax normally comes in a plastic jar, of course. I share with you my favourite recipe.
Zero waste recipe: make your own hair wax
Tools
- pan for heating
- sealable jar
Materials
- 12 gr beeswax (or 6 g candelilla wax for vegans)
- 30 gr coconut oil
- 10 gr shea butter
- 6 gr argan oil
- pair drops essential oil of your choice optional
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a glass jar and put it in a pan with a splash of water on the stove. Heat until everything is melted.
- Stir together and add another five to 10 drops of essential oil of your choice, if needed.
- Pour the hot liquid into a jar and let it cool. After cooling, screw on the lid. You can store the hair wax for six months.
More zero waste tips from thegreenlist.nl
- Original-flavoured lip balm such as chocolate spread and elderflower is also very easy to make yourself. Check out the recipe for lip balm.
- Would you like to make strides with a zero waste lifestyle? Then be sure to check out the zero waste tips from the founder of Zero Waste Netherlands.
Sources: levenzonderafval.com. Photo credits: Tara Winstead (Pexels).
