hair spray

You can create your own hair spray using ecologically safe household items.

Mix 1/8 teaspoon powdered gelatin in 1/6 cup cool water.  Heat in top of double boiler, stirring to dissolve.  Transfer into a spray atomizer (glass bottle, such as an antique perfume sprayer).  Store supply in refrigerator.  Heat before use.

As a solution to flyaway hair, pat fresh lemon juice on hard-to-maintain areas, or make your own lemon hair spray.  Chop 1 whole lemon and cover with hot water, bring to boil and boil down until half the original quantity of water remains.  Cool, then squeeze lemon and liquid through a thin cloth or cheese strainer.  If too thick, add water and mix well.  Refrigerate in pump valve dispenser (as is used for washing windows).