Homemade Herbal Hair Detangler Spray Recipe

With three girls at home — all with long hair — I needed an easy solution for combing through the tangles. And you know me, I don’t want to spend extra time, money, and resources for things I can simply do myself. We used to buy commercially-prepared conditioners and detangler sprays, but those products that are chemically acceptable and affordable are far and few between.

For a while we just fought through the brushing and skipped buying the detangler spray altogether.

That was until…I discovered the amazing properties of Marshmallow root!

Marshmallow root is great for the hair because it:

contains many mucilaginous compounds.

has a very slippery texture when made into an infusion.

softens the hair naturally.

promotes hair growth (due to it’s high content of plant proteins).

provides natural shine to dull hair follicles.

soothes dry scalp.

reduces itchy scalp.

Ingredients

-1 1/4 cup distilled water

-1/4 cup dried marshmallow root

-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegarA Recipe for Homemade Herbal Detangler Spray

-1/2 tablespoon olive or jojoba oil

–essential oils, optional

Method

1. Combine marshmallow root and water in a small pot and simmer over medium low heat for 15-30 minutes to allow the mucilage to release. The longer you let it simmer the thicker the mixture will be. Note: I order my Marshmallow root from Mountain Rose Herbs.

2. Remove pot from heat and allow mixture to cool.

3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, nylon, tea towel, or cheesecloth. Squeeze the strainer in order to extract all the goodness of the herb (you will now understand how “Marshmallow” root got it’s name). Compost the herbs and reserve the liquid.

4. To the Marshmallow root infused water, add vinegar, oil, and essential oils if using.

5. Pour into a re-purposed detangler spray bottle. Re-label and use as you would commercially-prepared spray. Shake well prior to use.

Note: This formula is not.greasy.at.all. It is well absorbed by the hair and leaves it soft and managable all day! You’ll love it!