So, you think that using body fragrances is the only way to smell fantastic. Well, you need to grow up, ladies! Gone are the days when perfumes were meant only for application to the body, and the latest trend focuses on making hair fragrant to smell good all day. Not only your skin but your hair also needs to smell great, and here comes the importance of a ‘hair perfume.’ Umm…..hearing the name for the first time? Let’s help you know more:
What Is A ‘Hair Perfume’ All About?
Hair perfumes are formulated to add an aromatic scent to your locks and are designed to last longer than regular body fragrances. While their primary purpose is fragrance, many versions offer multitasking benefits with luxurious packaging. These hair perfumes eliminate unwashed hair odors and tame frizz, provide UV protection, and revitalize dull hairstyles. They are a versatile solution, transforming a bad hair day into a pleasant experience, ensuring your hair smells fresh and remains healthy and stylish. (1)
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Why Use A Perfume On Hair?
It is said that “hair is the best spot to apply perfume, especially if a woman wants to create an impression.” Here is why:
- Being one of the strongest carriers of scents among all our body parts, hair absorbs the fragrance of a perfume much more than the skin.
- When distributing fragrance, hair is always the best choice for application as it has a significantly more significant surface area (almost six sq. m.) than skin (only 1.5 sq. m.)
- Our hair remains in motion almost all the time. It creates natural diffusion and releases the perfume every time the head is moved or the hair is shaken.
- It makes unwashed hair feel clean and fresh. Hence, you do not need to worry about daily shampooing.
- Some perfumes can benefit our locks by offering UV protection and reducing frizz.
How To Pick The Right Hair Perfume?
Hair perfume might be a newer concept, but it has already dominated the market. So, if you get confused about the right purchase, here are a few tips for you:
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- The ingredients used in a hair perfume are the most vital thing to consider. Hence, have a look at the ingredient list first.
- Pick products with refreshing fragrance notes like rose, lavender, citrus, etc.
- Skip products that are loaded with harmful components like alcohol, silicone, etc.
- Ensure the product will not weigh your hair down, especially if it is flat and limp.
DIY – Natural Hair Perfume Recipe
Commercial hair perfumes contain synthetic fragrances, which bother sensitive noses to a large extent. Moreover, they contain alcohol and other chemicals, which dry out the hair fibers and damage them severely. If you want to avoid all these issues and still get sweet-smelling locks, a DIY hair perfume project will be your best option. Here is how to prepare a non-toxic hair perfume naturally at home:
Ingredients Required:
- Essential oils (three choices of three different notes) – 45 drops
- Carrier ingredient – 2 teaspoons (choose from jojoba oil, aloe vera, or witch hazel)
- Rose water – 7 to 8 tablespoons (distilled water will also do)
Steps To Follow:
- Take a spray bottle (you can use your old perfume or hair spray bottle) and wash it thoroughly. Let it dry completely.
- Pour essential oil drops into the spray bottle one by one. You should combine the top, middle, and base notes of essential oils in 14 drops, 22 drops, and nine drops, respectively. You may also adjust the number of drops until you develop your desired aroma.
- Add the carrier ingredient to the mixture and gently swirl to blend everything.
- Also, add distilled water or rose water to it and swirl once more to combine everything.
- Close the spray bottle lid tightly and store it in a cool, dry place. Finding a dark glass spray bottle for this purpose is even better.
- Whenever you need to use homemade hair perfume, shake the bottle and spritz over the length of your hair.
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Tips And Tricks To Know
Finally, here are a few tips and tricks to make your DIY hair perfume project a big success:
- Opt for essential oils that are nourishing and rejuvenating for hair strands.
- Each essential oil is standardized with a ‘note’ based on its fragrance dissipation speed. The top note is the most potent fragrance that disappears in a couple of hours. The middle note takes 2 to 4 hours to fade away, while the base does not linger around for the whole day.
- Always use top, middle, and base, not in the 3:5:2 ratio.
- Refrigerate your hair perfume if you have used freshly prepared rose water.
Summary
Hair perfumes are the latest trend, offering more than just fragrance for your locks. Tailored for hair, they outlast regular body scents, turning bad hair days into good ones. Hair perfumes eliminate unwashed hair odors, tame frizz, provide UV protection and revitalize dull hairstyles. With hair’s ample surface area, it efficiently absorbs and diffuses scents, making it an ideal application spot. When selecting a hair perfume, check ingredients, opt for refreshing notes, and avoid harmful components. For a natural DIY hair perfume, blend essential oils, a carrier ingredient, and rose water, storing the mixture in a dark glass spray bottle.
