Hair Spray Formula for Fragrance and Nourishment

Here is a guideline for creating a hair spray that provides fragrance and nourishment, based on the discussion:

Basic Formula Structure

• Fragrance Oil: 20-30%
• Distilled Water: 20%
• Nourishing/Oil Control Ingredients: Add desired ingredients at recommended percentages.
• Ethyl Alcohol: Add to make up 100% of the total formula.

Suggested Ingredients and Benefits

You can select ingredients based on the desired benefits:

For Nourishment and Smoothness

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) ExtraLite™ (Product ID 405): Nourishes hair. Recommended use rate is 1%.
• Pure Keratin™ (Product ID 657): Helps restore hair structure. Recommended use rate is 0.5-2.0%. For a leave-on product like hair mist, 2.0% is recommended. Panthenol and Keratin have different mechanisms and can be used together.
• Silicone Hi-Cond (Aminopropyl Dimethicone) (Product ID 997): Provides hair conditioning, makes hair smooth and prevents tangling. Recommended use rate is 3%.
• Creatine 100 (Product ID 913): Provides moisture/hydration. Recommended use rate is 1%.

For Oil Control (Scalp)

• Zinc PCA (Product ID 252): Helps control oiliness on the scalp, which affects hair oiliness. Recommended use rate is 1%.
• L-Carnitine (Product ID 157): Also helps control oiliness. Recommended use rate is 3%. You can start with a combination of Zinc PCA 1% and L-Carnitine 3%.

Mixing Instructions

1. Prepare the water phase: Dissolve water-soluble ingredients (like Panthenol, Keratin, Creatine, Zinc PCA, L-Carnitine) in the Distilled Water (20% of the formula).
2. Prepare the alcohol/fragrance phase: Mix the Fragrance Oil (20-30%) with a portion of the Ethyl Alcohol.
3. Combine the phases: Slowly add the water phase to the alcohol/fragrance phase while stirring.
4. Add remaining alcohol: Add Ethyl Alcohol to reach 100% of the total formula.
5. (Optional) Add Silicone Hi-Cond: Add Silicone Hi-Cond and mix thoroughly.

Preservatives

If the final formula contains more than 30% Ethyl Alcohol, a preservative is generally not required as the alcohol itself acts as a preservative.

Fragrance Selection

You can use various types of fragrance oils for hair mist, including brand name scents and Pheromone fragrances. The choice depends on your personal preference.