1. Cut off the pineapple's “head”.*
2. Peel the pineapple, keep the peels.
3. Eat the delicious fruit (cubed, in a smoothie, on skewers, fried, hallelujah).
4. In a pot, place the pineapple peels and cover with water.
5. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes. What do you get? A pineapple peel decoction.
6. Strain the decoction through a fine sieve. Put the peels in the compost. Thank the late pineapple for its fine work.
7. Pour the decoction into a spray container. That's it!
* Plant it in soil and you'll get a beautiful exotic plant for free (Google will advise you on that). It makes one heck of a host gift, just saying.
How to use it
Against all odds, this decoction defines curls and controls frizz, gives a light hold (without being too crunchy) and leaves hair super soft!
Apply this spray to wet hair, from roots to ends. If desired, you can finish with a touch of coconut oil on the lengths.
Storage
The decoction keeps in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 weeks. Its appearance and smell are the best indicators of whether it's past its date. Since this recipe makes a good amount, share it or freeze the extra in ice cube trays for later use.
How does it work?
It seems that bromelain, an enzyme naturally present in pineapple (and in all plants of the bromeliad family), is responsible for the spray's effectiveness. I couldn't find a reliable source to confirm this. Is it the enzyme? Is it the sugar? Is it some mystical force? Dunno. But the fact is, it works.
Tested and approved by me and many other people! We get so many lovely comments. Plus, it smells good. Adios, artificial gel and mousse!
