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Making your own hair care products.
Now I haven't tried any of these yet, but perhaps it will be a winter project I can work on and master while I'm stuck in the house freezing to death. :)

HAIR SPRAY

1/ Chop 2 lemons, add 2 cups water, and simmer in a pan over low heat until lemons are
  quite soft. Cool, then strain through cheesecloth. Pour into a spray bottle, add 1 Tbsp.
  vodka, and shake. Dilute with water if too sticky.
  The vodka ensures it lasts a long time.

2/ Chop one lemon (or an orange for dry hair). Place in a pot with 2 cups water. Boil until half of the initial amount remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle. Store in the refrigerator. If it is too sticky, add more water. Add one ounce rubbing alcohol as a preservative and then the spray can be stored for up to two weeks unrefrigerated.

HAIR GEL

  1/ 1/2 to 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
      1 cup warm water
  Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup warm water. Keep refrigerated and use as you would a purchased gel.  

2/ One cup water
       2 tablespoons flax seed
       1-2 drops of essential oil of your choice.
  Combine the water and seeds in a small saucepan, bring them to a boil and then remove from heat. Set aside for a half hour. Strain through a colander. When completely cooled, add the oil and mix through. Transfer to a wide-mouthed jar with a tight lid (mason jars work well!), and use as you would any other gel product.

HAIR MOUSSE

     1/4 cup of plain gelatin
     1 cup warm water
  Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon plain gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Let sit at room temperature until slightly set. Rub into dry or wet hair, and blow dry.