How to make hair serum at home with home remedies?

Taking care of your hair does not have to be expensive. If you are dealing with hair disorders or you want to grow your hair in a healthy direction you can use hair serums. 

Commercialized hair serums are very expensive and contains some ingredients that might be too harsh to your hair and scalp. This however does not mean you should skip the taking care of your hair part. 

You can make hair serums at home using the common ingredients found in your local grocery shops.

If you want to learn how to make hair serums at home, you should follow this guide. 

Why you should use homemade hair serum?

For commercialized hair serums to last longer in the shelves, there have to be some chemicals added on the products. While this chemicals might not be harmful, they will have some few effects to your hair and scalp.  

If you are skeptical about commercialized hair serums, you can choose the herbal side of things. It is easy to make hair serums at home and homemade hair serum are quite safe than the commercial ones. 

You can use homemade hair serum on your scalp

From quite a number of our previous articles, you will learn that you cannot use hair serum on your scalp. This is because of some harsh ingredients that are used on the hair serum. Applying hair serum on your hair will result to some irritating rashes. 

Homemade hair serum is made using mainly very safe oils. Applying the homemade hair serum on your scalp will not have any negative effects. 

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You can apply on a daily basis

Homemade hair serum is made of safe ingredients and it is also very lightweight. Since the hair serums will not weigh too much on your hair, you can use it as regular as you want. 

It won’t dry your hair

Unlike the commercialized hair serums which contains silicone, homemade hair serums are made using oils. 

Instead of the hair serum drying your hair, they will actually moisturize your hair. 

Homemade hair serum has more benefits that you will can only tell if you use them. The guide below will help you learn how to make hair serum at home. 

Homemade hair serum for hair growth

For a hair serum to promote hair growth it should improve blood circulation in the scalp, reduce hair fall, improve the texture of your hair, and boost hair growth. 

Some of the ingredients that can be combined to do the above include;

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of Almond oil
• 2 tablespoons of Avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons of Vitamin E oil
• 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil 
• 5 drops of peppermint essential oil 
• 5 drops of chamomile essential oil

Additional equipment

• 2 ounces glass bottle with an eyedropper
• A measuring cup
• A heatproof glass
• A metal funnel 

Method

• In a heatproof glass put out the Almond and Avocado oil and hen melt it in an microwave. 
• Add the mixture of the melted oils and the other ingredients in a measuring cup. 
• Stir the mixture with a stainless steel spoon. 
• Use the metal funnel to pour the mixture in a glass bottle and use the eyedropper to cover the glass bottle. 
• Refrigerate the hair serum for 6 hours then store in a cool dry place. 

Melt the hairs serum over a bowl of hot water. You can apply from the scalp twice a day. When it is time to wash your hair, use a mild shampoo. 

Homemade hair serum for damaged hair

For a hair serum to work it should calm the scalp, boost blood circulation in your scalp, boost growth of existing hair strands, eliminate dandruffs, and nourish your hair. Some of the ingredients that can facilitate this include;

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Argan oil
• 2 tablespoons sandalwood oil
• 2 tablespoons Jojoba oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil

Additional equipment

• 2 ounces glass bottle with an eyedropper
• A measuring cup
• A metal funnel 
• A stainless steel spoon

Method

• In a measuring cup add the oils together
• Mix the mixture with a stainless steel spoon.
• Using the metal funnel, pour the mixture in the glass bottle and cover it with an eyedropper. 

Apply about five drops of the hair serum using the eyedropper. Massage your scalp for a few minutes to allow the serum to penetrate your scalp. 

Homemade hair serum for curly hair

For a hair serum to define your natural curls, it should nourish your hair, moisturize your hair, add shine to your hair, and also be heavy enough to maintain the curls for long. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons shea butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil 
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 drops Orange essential oil

Additional equipment

• 2 ounces glass bottle with an eyedropper
• A measuring cup
• A heatproof glass
• A metal funnel 
• A bowl 
• A fork

Method

• In a bowl add the freshly scooped Aloe Vera gel, coconut oil, Shea butter and avocado oil. 
• Transfer the mixture in a heatproof glass and melt it over the microwave for a few minutes
• Add the rest of the oils in the melted mixture.
• Mix well using a stainless steel spoon and use the metal funnel to transfer to a glass bottle and use the eyedropper to cover the bottle. 
• Refrigerate the mixture for 6 hours and store it in a cool dry place.

Apply the hair serum from the scalp to the hair ends. Massage your hair to ensure every strand get the hair serum.

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Homemade hair serum for oily hair

For a hair serum to work on oily hair, it should have the capability to control sebaceous glands that is responsible for sebum. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of geranium oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon oil
• 5 drops of peppermint essential oil

Additional equipment

• 2 ounces glass bottle with an eyedropper
• A measuring cup
• A stainless steel spoon
• A metal funnel

Method

• Put all the ingredients in a measuring cup
• Mix the mixture using the stainless steel spoon
• Use the metal funnel to transfer the mixture in the glass bottle then use the eyedropper to cover the bottle.

Apply five drops of the hair serum from the roots of your hair towards the ends of the hair. You can use twice a day. 

Homemade hair serum for dry and frizzy hair

For a hair serum to work on dry hair it should moisturize your hair, keep your hair nourished, and ensure that your hair is manageable (also read best hair serum for frizzy hair). 

Ingredients

• 2 table spoon castor oil. 
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil 
• 5 drops rosewood essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil

Additional equipment

• A heatproof glass
• A measuring cup
• A metal funnel
• 2 ounces glass bottle with an eyedropper

Method

• Put the coconut oil in a heatproof glass. 
• Melt the coconut oil for a few minutes in a microwave. 
• Pour the remaining the ingredients in a measurement cup and add the melted coconut oil in the measuring cup. 
• Mix with a stainless steel spoon and then pour the mixture in the glass bottle using the metal funnel. 
• Store the serum in a cool dry place. 

Melt the serum over a bowl of warm water when you are using it. Shake well and use from the hair roots to the hair ends.

Conclusion

If you are not big in using commercialized products on your hair, you can still take care good care of your hair using homemade hair serum. 

Homemade hair serums are formulated using some if the most safe and readily available ingredients. 

One cool thing is that you can use a combination of different ingredients to achieve different hair serums. For example, you can use some ingredients to make a hair serum for dry hair (which is best?). You can also use different ingredients to create a hair serum for oily hair.

In the guide above, I have given some recipes to create some homemade hair serum for different purposes. Read the guide well and make an effort to make at least one homemade hair serum and see you will never go back to manufactured hair serums. 

Since the recipes provided are not the only recipes you can use to create homemade hair serums, you should subscribe to this page for more hair products recipes and beauty hacks. 

References

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