I got these from green ladies blog
I haven’t tried them because I have no use for such things but I am ever thinking of you more glamorous types and your plastic free needs.
Homemade Hair Gel
By: Michigan State University
The Ingredients
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
* 1 cup warm water
The Instructions
Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup warm water. Keep refrigerated and use as you would a purchased gel.
NB I have bought gelatin in paper sachets in the past but it is not a product I use often. Would appreciate any up to date info on this…
Planet Safer Hairspray Recipe
Chop up a lemon or an orange and boil it on the stove in a couple of cups of water. Boil it down about halfway and then strain out any pulp and mix it in a spray bottle with about an eighth of a cup (1/8: that’s half of a 1/4 cup measure, if it makes it easier) of rubbing alcohol.
If you keep it in the fridge it will stay “good” longer – between 2-3 weeks.
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April 22, 2011 at 8:04 am
Do you even know what gelatin is made from?
April 22, 2011 at 4:14 pm
most surely do ….Gelatin (or gelatine) is a translucent, colorless, brittle (when dry), tasteless solid substance, derived from the collagen inside animals’ skin and bones. It is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceuticals, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing. Substances containing gelatin or functioning in a similar way are called gelatinous. Gelatin is an irreversibly hydrolysed form of collagen, and is classified as a foodstuff, with E number E441. It is found in some gummy candies as well as other products such as marshmallows, gelatin dessert, and some low-fat yogurt. Household gelatin comes in the form of sheets, granules, or powder. Instant types can be added to the food as they are; others need to be soaked in water beforehand.