Glitter Spray For Hair and Body Recipe
Making a glitter spray for hair and body has never been easier when you use our Glamourus Shimmer Mist Base. With Halloween, Festivals, and the holidays around the corner. We see a surge in demand for a shimmer veil for costumes or just a touch of glam for a night out. Plastic-free mica, intense shimmer, customizable scent, and starting at 44 cents an ounce*, our base is a great foundation for helping your brand go from concept to creation.
Glitter Spray Recipe
This recipe uses our Glamourous Shimmer Mist Base as the foundation for this recipe. It is a tried-and-true formula that beautifully suspends the shimmer. Test your chosen fragrance in a small batch because some fragrances can break the suspension, causing the mica to settle.
Ingredients:
- 99% Glamourous Shimmer Mist
- 1% Fragrance
- *optional* cosmetic water-soluble colorant
Time:
1 hour
Units Made:
32
Cost Per Unit:
$3.25*
* Pricing was pulled using website pricing at the time of writing. Final cost and availability may have changed.
Instructions
- Open the gallon Glamourus Shimmer Mist Base and add 1-5% fragrance oil and/or water-soluble color.
- Close the gallon and shake well.
- After waiting a few minutes, fill the final product into your spray bottles.
It is important to test your fragrance in a small sample before making a big batch. Some fragrances are incompatible and will break the suspending agent in the formula. This will cause the mica to sink to the bottom and look unappealing.
Using Glitter Spray For The Hair
This formula packs a big punch of shimmer in all hair colors. The glitter will stick to the hair without hardening or a crusty feel. The glitter stays on all day and washes off easily in the shower. To lock in the glitter, we recommend using hair spray after the glitter spray.
Using Glitter Spray For The Body
Our Glamourus Shimmer Mist Base is an alcohol-based spray. It dries quickly without leaving a greasy residue. Layering the shimmer is quick and easy. Simply apply the first layer, let the alcohol evaporate for about 30 seconds, and then add another layer of shimmer. The variation in particle size creates dimension and high finish compared to a cheap glitter. You don’t have to scent this product, especially if you are making more of a costume glitter spray for your brand. However, if you do want to scent the base with one of your signature brand scents, you can go up to 5% fragrance in this product.
This formula washes off easily. A shower after really packing it on will be enough to wash it off after a night of festivities.
Marketing Tips For Glitter Spray
Adding a glitter spray for the hair and body is marketable year-round. If you are a niche brand, you can market as a glamorous finishing spray for everyday dazzle. Or, bring it around seasonally for your customers to use for costumes or special occasions. Here are some key points you can include in your product descriptions to help with marketing.
Plastic-Free Glitter: Our Glamourus Shimmer Mist Base features synthetic fluorphlogopite. It is a synthetic mica that is non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), has high purity, and is considered non-irritating due to fewer impurities.
No need for aerosol or messy powders: filling equipment can be expensive, especially when starting off as a small brand.
Glitter for the hair and body is perfect for any holiday or special event such as:
- Halloween costumes
- Festivals
- Concerts
- New Year’s Party
- You want some dazzle in your day
Comparing Our Formula To One Of The Most Viral Glitter Sprays
As someone who has been in the personal care industry for years, I do a lot of market research to keep our articles current. So when I saw a glitter spray go viral, I just had to try it for myself. This kween Silver Glitter Spray went viral on Instagram and TikTok. And let me say…. If you wanted to start a glitter spray for the hair and body brand using our base, you would have a competitive product.
Our Glamorous Shimmer Mist Base
- Uses a regular bottle with a high-output sprayer; no special equipment needed for filling.
- Intense Shimmer: One spray packs a shimmery punch.
- Different Particle sizes, so it has more depth.
- Lasts on the skin for hours: I sprayed some on my inner forearm, wrote this article, and it was still in place.
- This formula doesn’t need butane or aerosol for application. So your customers can get more value with each ounce.
Viral Glitter Spray
- Comes in a metal aerosol can, so it needs special equipment and containers for filling.
- Light Shimmer: Even after a couple of seconds of spraying, there was not as much glitter on the desired area.
- Uniform particle-size glitter, so not much depth.
- Lasts on the skin for minutes: I sprayed some on my other inner forearm, wrote this article, and it is basically gone.
- The second ingredient is butane in this 4.9 ounce container. Aerosol or butane-propelled personal care products can be 15-70% propellant. So you could be getting as little as two ounces of product.
Closing Thoughts on Glitter Spray for hair and body
This recipe uses our Glamorous Shimmer Mist Base, which has been tried and true for thousands of customers over the years. Compared to one of the internet’s most viral glitter sprays, our formula is quite competitive. Find the base and fragrance on our website. Follow the blog for more recipes, ingredient information, and market trends.
Can I put glitter hair spray on my body?
Yes, as long as the product says it is safe for skin use. Read the label and always avoid spraying sensitive areas.
How long does glitter stay in the hair?
Glitter in the hair should last until it is washed off in the shower.
What glitter can I use to make a hair and glitter spray?
Always use cosmetic-grade glitter and micas on the skin. They are made to be safe on the skin and won’t stain or bleed color like craft glitter will.
