DIY Detangler & Anti-Frizz Spray Recipe with Marshmallow Root

Detangler spray and ingredients sit out

Whether your unique mane coils into bouncy ringlets, twists into wild waves, or cascades down as straight as a pin, you’ve undoubtably experienced bad hair days. On too many occasions to count in my life, I’ve stumbled out of bed in the morning and glanced into the mirror to find a sight only explainable by a bird crafting a nest out of my frazzled locks overnight. After reaching for every fancy spritz and spray buried in my cabinets, I’d more often than not be left with relatively tamed frizz, greasy roots, and a wafting heavy perfume fragrance that was less than desirable. Inevitably, I would succumb to the classic slicked-back ponytail or throwing my mop of hair under a big hat on days such as these.

With countless hair care products out there promising to fix all your mane-taming concerns, finding the right fit for your specific needs can be overwhelming. So, what is the solution? Customizable hair care made by the hands that know your unique locks better than anyone, yourself!

Utilizing the mucilaginous quality of organic marshmallow root, combined with aloe vera gel and hair-nourishing oils, this detangler coats and softens to untangle even the peskiest and most stubborn knots. The addition of lavender and rosemary essential oils adds a delicate herbaceous fragrance while simultaneously offering the hair-nurturing benefits of these precious botanicals. For those who prefer to get creative with essential oils that are good for hair, the beauty of this DIY recipe is its endless customizable potential! 

If you’re ready to say goodbye to the dreaded bed head and leave shaggy hairdos a thing of the past, this detangling spritz is truly a one-stop-shop for tamed, soft, shiny, and ready-to-go hair within just minutes of rolling out of dreamland.

 

"Tame the Mane" Detangler Spray 

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place water and marshmallow root in small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
  2. Strain out the liquid and compost or upcycle the spent marshmallow root.  
  3. Allow marshmallow tea mixture to cool. 
  4. Pour mixture into an 4 oz. spray bottle. Add aloe vera gel, lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil, and optional carrier oil of choice. 
  5. Place spray bottle cap on and shake mixture vigorously.
  6. Spritz throughout hair from root to tip as desired.
  7. Keep refrigerated and use within 4-7 days. 

Pro Tips 

  • Although this detangler contains natural preservatives such as essential oils, water-based products have a relatively short shelf life; hence the need to refrigerate. Add between 1-2 Tbsp of witch hazel to extend shelf life for another few days and store in the refrigerator. Please note that the alcohol content in witch hazel is not a good choice for brittle or damaged hair.

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Hailey

Written by Hailey on February 25, 2024

Hailey grew up on a small rural farm in Oregon surrounded by trees and more animals than you could count on your fingers and toes. Hailey's collective passions for exploration, art, biology, and animals have led her through various career paths including veterinary medicine, neurodiverse healthcare, and teaching glazing at a local pottery studio. These accumulated skills brought her to the front steps of Mountain Rose Herbs, where she holds the position of Partnership & Event Coordinator. When she isn’t planning community events, you can find her cooking up nourishing plant-based food, snuggling with her beloved kitty, Indigo, or wandering around mossy creek beds looking for agates and animal bones to breathe new life into her jewelry creations.


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DIY Detangler & Anti-Frizz Spray Recipe with Marshmallow Root

Detangler spray and ingredients sit out

Whether your unique mane coils into bouncy ringlets, twists into wild waves, or cascades down as straight as a pin, you’ve undoubtably experienced bad hair days. On too many occasions to count in my life, I’ve stumbled out of bed in the morning and glanced into the mirror to find a sight only explainable by a bird crafting a nest out of my frazzled locks overnight. After reaching for every fancy spritz and spray buried in my cabinets, I’d more often than not be left with relatively tamed frizz, greasy roots, and a wafting heavy perfume fragrance that was less than desirable. Inevitably, I would succumb to the classic slicked-back ponytail or throwing my mop of hair under a big hat on days such as these.

With countless hair care products out there promising to fix all your mane-taming concerns, finding the right fit for your specific needs can be overwhelming. So, what is the solution? Customizable hair care made by the hands that know your unique locks better than anyone, yourself!

Utilizing the mucilaginous quality of organic marshmallow root, combined with aloe vera gel and hair-nourishing oils, this detangler coats and softens to untangle even the peskiest and most stubborn knots. The addition of lavender and rosemary essential oils adds a delicate herbaceous fragrance while simultaneously offering the hair-nurturing benefits of these precious botanicals. For those who prefer to get creative with essential oils that are good for hair, the beauty of this DIY recipe is its endless customizable potential! 

If you’re ready to say goodbye to the dreaded bed head and leave shaggy hairdos a thing of the past, this detangling spritz is truly a one-stop-shop for tamed, soft, shiny, and ready-to-go hair within just minutes of rolling out of dreamland.

 

"Tame the Mane" Detangler Spray 

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place water and marshmallow root in small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
  2. Strain out the liquid and compost or upcycle the spent marshmallow root.  
  3. Allow marshmallow tea mixture to cool. 
  4. Pour mixture into an 4 oz. spray bottle. Add aloe vera gel, lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil, and optional carrier oil of choice. 
  5. Place spray bottle cap on and shake mixture vigorously.
  6. Spritz throughout hair from root to tip as desired.
  7. Keep refrigerated and use within 4-7 days. 

Pro Tips 

  • Although this detangler contains natural preservatives such as essential oils, water-based products have a relatively short shelf life; hence the need to refrigerate. Add between 1-2 Tbsp of witch hazel to extend shelf life for another few days and store in the refrigerator. Please note that the alcohol content in witch hazel is not a good choice for brittle or damaged hair.

Looking for More Natural Hair Care Tips?

Learn How to go "No Poo" with DIY Herbal Rinses



You may also enjoy:

Fermented Rice Water Hair Treatment
Natural Scalp Treatments and Recipes
Herbal Hair Care and Natural Color

Mountain Rose Herbs PIN photo

 


Topics: Natural Body Care, Recipes, Green Living

Hailey

Written by Hailey on February 25, 2024

Hailey grew up on a small rural farm in Oregon surrounded by trees and more animals than you could count on your fingers and toes. Hailey's collective passions for exploration, art, biology, and animals have led her through various career paths including veterinary medicine, neurodiverse healthcare, and teaching glazing at a local pottery studio. These accumulated skills brought her to the front steps of Mountain Rose Herbs, where she holds the position of Partnership & Event Coordinator. When she isn’t planning community events, you can find her cooking up nourishing plant-based food, snuggling with her beloved kitty, Indigo, or wandering around mossy creek beds looking for agates and animal bones to breathe new life into her jewelry creations.