Natural Hair Detangling Spray (You Can Make at Home)

As the mother of a curley boy with long hair, I know the battle of the brush all too well.  I don’t want to cause him pain but when curles get into rastas there’s no way back… How do we make it work? Only with a good detangling spray!

I never liked that most store-bought detangling sprays contain a lot of chemicals, especially since I would need to use it daily on my young kids.

This detangling spray leaves hair shiny, clean, and smelling fresh. It doesn’t leave hair (even fine kids’ hair) weighed down or oily.

Hair Detangling Spray Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 TBSP marshmallow root
  • 1 1/2 cups distilled water
  • 2 TBSP natural conditioner (not a chemical one!)
  • 10+ drops of essential oil of choice (for kids i always recommen Lavender and Chamomile)
  • 12 oz (or larger) spray bottle

Instructions

  1. Boil water and marshmallow root in a small pan.
  2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Let cool slightly and strain through a cheesecloth or very thin wire strainer.
  4. While still warm, pour into bottle and add conditioner and essential oils (if using).
  5. Shake until mixed.
  6. Store for up to 2 months