Most of us have spritzed our favorite perfume into our hair for that long-lasting scent. But have you ever wondered if that’s actually good for your strands? With hair perfume becoming a rising trend, and clean alternatives like Ashwani entering the scene, it’s time we unpack the real difference between normal perfume, traditional hair perfume, and Ashwani’s alcohol-free hair mist.
In this blog, we’ll break down each type of fragrance, what it does to your hair, and why Ashwani is leading a quiet revolution in clean beauty.
What Is Regular Perfume?
Regular perfumes are made for the skin, not the hair.
Key Ingredients in Traditional Perfume
- Alcohol (60–90%): Helps disperse scent but dries out the skin and even more so, the hair.
- Synthetic Fragrance: Usually includes chemical molecules that mimic natural scents but can be hormone-disrupting.
- Fixatives: Used to make the scent last longer, often petroleum-derived.
Why Perfume Is Not Meant for Hair
- Alcohol strips moisture from hair, leaving it brittle and dry.
- Synthetic fragrance can irritate the scalp or cause allergic reactions.
- No nourishing ingredients, it’s purely aesthetic, not functional.
Using perfume on your hair may smell great for a few minutes, but it can leave your strands damaged, dry, and dull in the long run.
What Is Hair Perfume?
Hair perfume is a fragrance formulated specifically for your hair. It sounds like the perfect solution but not all hair perfumes are created equal.
What You’ll Commonly Find in Hair Perfumes
- 30%-60% Alcohol (though often less than skin perfume)
- Synthetic Fragrance
- Silicones for shine and smoothness
While hair perfumes are typically less drying than regular perfume, many still rely on alcohol as a base, just in lower concentrations. This means they still contribute to dryness over time, especially with frequent use.
Ashwani’s Hair Perfume: The Natural Alternative
Now, here’s where the game changes. Unlike 95% of hair perfumes on the market, Ashwani is crafted with no short chain alcohol, no synthetic fragrance, and no harmful fillers. Instead, it’s built around a hydrating, hair-loving formula that doubles as a fragrance and a treatment.
What Makes Ashwani Different?
- No Alcohol: The base is rose water (a natural hydrosol), not drying alcohol.
- No Synthetic Fragrance: Scented with essential oils for a clean, powdery-fresh, amber-cinnamon aroma.
- Nourishing Actives: Includes keratin, aloe vera, and rice water extract to hydrate and strengthen.
💧 It doesn’t just smell beautiful, it actually improves your hair health.
The Ingredient Breakdown: A Quick Comparison Table
| Feature / Product | Regular Perfume | Typical Hair Perfume | Ashwani Hair Perfume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Content | High (60–90%) | Moderate (30–60%) | None |
| Fragrance Type | Synthetic | Synthetic or blend | 100% Essential Oils |
| Safe for Hair | ❌ Damaging | ⚠️ Mixed (some drying) | ✅ Safe + Nourishing |
| Scalp-Friendly | ❌ Irritating | ⚠️ Sometimes | ✅ Soothing |
| Hair Health Benefits | ❌ None | ⚠️ Few | ✅ Hydration + Strength |
| Suitable for Daily Use | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Yes |
👉 Ready to make the switch?
Shop the alcohol-free, essential oil-infused hair perfume at www.ashwani.co.uk