4C Hair Heat Protection Spray

4C Hair Heat Protection Spray

A lightweight leave-in spray to moisturise, soften, reduce frizz, and help protect 4C hair from the drying effects of heat styling.

Note: This DIY formula conditions the hair and helps minimise moisture loss during blow-drying. It is not a replacement for professionally tested silicone-based heat protectants used with very high temperatures.

Ingredients

Phase A

• Distilled Water – 73.5 g
• Aloe Vera Liquid – 10 g
• Vegetable Glycerine – 3 g
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – 2 g
• Hydrolysed Wheat Protein – 2 g

Phase B

• Jojoba Oil – 3 g
• Argan Oil – 2 g
• PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil – 3 g

Phase C

• Euxyl PE 9010 – 1 g
• Fragrance or Essential Oil (Optional) – 0.5 g

Total: 100 g

Method

1. Sanitise all equipment and containers.
2. Add all Phase A ingredients to a beaker and stir until completely blended.
3. In a separate beaker, combine the jojoba oil, argan oil, and PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil. Mix until clear.
4. Slowly add Phase B to Phase A while stirring continuously until uniform.
5. Add Euxyl PE 9010 and the optional fragrance or essential oil. Stir well.
6. Check the pH and adjust to 4.5–5.0 using a diluted citric acid or lactic acid solution if required.
7. Pour into a sanitised 100 ml fine mist spray bottle.

Directions

• Shake gently before use.
• Spray lightly onto clean, damp hair.
• Comb through evenly from roots to ends.
• Blow-dry or style using the lowest effective heat setting.
• Leave in. Do not rinse.

Benefits

• Helps reduce frizz and improve manageability.
• Moisturises dry, thirsty 4C hair.
• Improves softness and slip for easier detangling.
• Adds natural shine without feeling greasy.
• Panthenol helps retain moisture.
• Hydrolysed Wheat Protein helps strengthen the hair.
• Jojoba and Argan Oils nourish and smooth the hair while helping reduce moisture loss during heat styling.