Barber Shop Hair Tonics

[qhsdoitall]

Since Rick is on the subject of Homemade Hair Tonics, I might as well put this in. I like to use Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic. I was skeptical at first but it turned out to be really nice and my wife and daughter love the scent. The problem? Discontinued. A number of Lucky Tiger products are going away. Never to be seen again. I had to take it out of my rotation to save it for special occasions. So now what? I have Osage Rub but that's too strong for the office. Got any suggestions or favorites?

[rick]

SM:
I have tried the Pashana offerings (Blue Orchid and another I cant think of the name.......) and find them pleasant but not exactly what I need.
They are not the brillantines (read: with oil) and dont add much more than a pretty scent to my mane.
Been using the Brylcreem, Groom N Clean, VO5 ( yep...you heard me right) and some other off -the -wall stuffs for awhile now but I still havent found the right combo of products to complement my hair grooming rituals.
Until recently........

Here's my routine:
Shower and towel dry hair.
Add product and then blow dry
Add styling product and finish

So.
Long story short.....
Ive made my own hair tonic from:
Murray and Lanmans Florida water
Vitamin E oil (hey ! Its what I had laying around :o)
Some Glycerine

Spritz some of that on and then blow dry, rub in a snurdle of styling paste / cream / pomade / whatever I have around and I'm good to go.
I'm still looking for suggestions on a good carrier oil for my M&L Florida Water.
MAN !
I love that stuff.

[xChris]

I'm still looking for suggestions on a good carrier oil for my M&L Florida Water.
MAN !
I love that stuff.

How's about mineral oil? It shouldn't provide a scent to the overall concoction, and won't go rancid.

[crackstar]

SM:
I have tried the Pashana offerings (Blue Orchid and another I cant think of the name.......) and find them pleasant but not exactly what I need.
They are not the brillantines (read: with oil) and dont add much more than a pretty scent to my mane.
Been using the Brylcreem, Groom N Clean, VO5 ( yep...you heard me right) and some other off -the -wall stuffs for awhile now but I still havent found the right combo of products to complement my hair grooming rituals.
Until recently........

Here's my routine:
Shower and towel dry hair.
Add product and then blow dry
Add styling product and finish

So.
Long story short.....
Ive made my own hair tonic from:
Murray and Lanmans Florida water
Vitamin E oil (hey ! Its what I had laying around :o)
Some Glycerine

Spritz some of that on and then blow dry, rub in a snurdle of styling paste / cream / pomade / whatever I have around and I'm good to go.
I'm still looking for suggestions on a good carrier oil for my M&L Florida Water.
MAN !
I love that stuff.

The Groom N Clean was like a gel, yes? I remember in Israel that stuff, I think.

[Queen of Blades]

How's about mineral oil? It shouldn't provide a scent to the overall concoction, and won't go rancid.

Mineral oil would most likely leave hair feeling quite oily, I think.

Jojoba oil restores and conditions hair.

Grapeseed oil is a lightweight oil, it may work.

Coconut oil, perhaps, Issy uses this in his hair, so it may work, too.

I would use a blend of several oils for a base carrier oil, though. Coconut oil solidifies at about room temp(?), so I wouldn't use too much in the base.

Perhaps Issy will chime in a bit on oils.

[xChris]

Hmm, good point. The jojoba oil sounds like it might be the ticket.

[Queen of Blades]

Hmm, good point. The jojoba oil sounds like it might be the ticket.

Jojoba is a bit expensive, though. So it might be a good idea to use a blend of oils.

[TOB9595]

I think when you blend oils you run into a problem of separation. Especially using a spritzer.
A nice mouse for you stylists out there comes in handy
Tom

[Queen of Blades]

True, Tom, but Rick is already using oils and water(?) for his hair tonic. He has to be experiencing some separation already, I would think.

[TOB9595]

hmmmmm
is it Mouse or Mousse?
Tom

[Queen of Blades]

hmmmmm
is it Mouse or Mousse?
Tom

Mouse for your computer, mousse for your hair. ;)

[rick]

I'm cool with the separation issues.....
Quick shake and its good to go.
I like the Jojoba recommendation, MoM
I was thinking about that as well ;)

[xChris]

Jojoba is a bit expensive, though. So it might be a good idea to use a blend of oils.

Rick is worth it. :rofl

[moviemaniac]

Rick is worth it. :rofl
Want a second opinion on that?


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yeah, he's worth it :D

[mastermute]

Want a second opinion on that?


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yeah, he's worth it :D

Did I notice a slight hesitation ;)

Of course he's worth it!

[moviemaniac]

Did I notice a slight hesitation ;)

Of course he's worth it!
you do notice everything, don't you :D

[rick]

:D

[TOB9595]

as JoAnna mentioned..Grapeseed is a great carrier, no odor and is much less expensive.
I happen to have a bottle of JoJoba oil on my desk and it's $11 for four ounces..
Not too expensive really.
Tom

[herzi]

Has anyone the ingredients of the Booster Sage Hair Tonic? I got a sampler and I'm a little afraid of using it because of my Phenoxyethanol allergic.

[Single Wedge]

What is the purpose of hair tonic? Is it a gel, mousse, hairspray, pomade? Educate a newb.