Do you feel like you have to choose between enjoying the sun and taking care of your hair? Why can’t we do both?

Unfortunately, many of our favorite vacation activities often involve sun, wind, chlorine, or salt water and can leave hair looking flat; but don’t let that keep you from summer fun. Keep your locks as beautiful as ever with these DIY hair recipes!

DIY Dry Hair Spritz

If your hair is dull or naturally dry, spritz this recipe over your hair throughout the day to keep it from looking dry, particularly if you are planning a day in the sun.

• 1 cup distilled water
• 10 drops Royal Hawaiian^™ Sandalwood
• 10 drops Frankincense
• 8 drops Cedarwood
• 8 drops Ylang Ylang
• 1 tsp. V-6^™ Vegetable Oil Complex

Add all ingredients in a 12-oz. spray bottle. Shake well before spritzing over hair, avoiding the roots.

DIY Detangler

From extreme rollercoasters to an afternoon on water skis, summer activities can tangle up your hair. Smooth out knots with this hair detangler!

• 1/2 cup Lavender Volume Conditioner (or other Young Living conditioner)
• 1 1/8 cup hot (not boiling) distilled water
• 3 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
• 3 drops Cedarwood
• 3 drops Frankincense

Put conditioner into a 12-oz. spray bottle. Add distilled water and shake. Add essential oils and shake again. To use, spray on dry or damp hair, focusing on the ends.

DIY Highlights

Lighten any hair color with this recipe for sun-kissed highlights. Be conservative with darker hair to avoid brassy hues.

• 1 cup distilled water
• 15 drops Citrus Fresh^™
• 3 drops Frankincense
• 3 drops Ylang Ylang
• 3 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood

Add all ingredients into a 12-oz. spray bottle and shake to combine. To use, shake well and spritz throughout hair when spending time in the sun. Start with a small amount to avoid over-drying hair.

These essential oil DIYs will have your hair feelings soft and looking fabulous after any activity! What’s your essential oil secret to fabulous-looking hair? Tell us about it in the comments!

—Gloria Russo, Young Living International and Portfolio Brand Manager

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/infuse-your-hair-with-these-simple-diys/