Recipe: Make Your Own Detangler!

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I've been treating my hair badly, as usual. But I may be getting worse. I realized yesterday that I have been really harsh with my hair when it comes time to detangle. And I'm starting to see a difference in the thickness of my ends....or should I say thinness. And although I know it is really about the fact that I've been trying to rush through the process with a wide toothed comb instead of finger detangling and taking my time. I'm on a quest to find a simple detangler recipe. Here are a few that I've seen.

Aloe Vera Gel Detangler

All you will need to do is combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle:

• 1 cup of distilled water
• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
• 1-2 drops glycerin
• 10 drops grapefruit seed extract
• 1 teaspoon carrier oil (jojoba, sweet almond, olive, etc.)

To use this detangler, spray it on sections of your hair and detangle as usual. I modified the recipe from the following source.
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I've seen similar recipes to the one above, and some have a total of 4 drops of glycerin, some don't include essential oils or carrier oils, but the basic premise is that if you add a small amount of aloe vera gel and glycerin to a cup of water, you will end up with a decent detangler. 

Juice, No Gel?

• 1/2 cup distilled or purified water
• 1/2 cup aloe vera juice
• 1-2 teaspoons of carrier oil of choice

Combine the mixture in a spray bottle, shake, and apply to hair in small sections prior to detangling.  Recipe inspired by source.

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Finally, I've seen plenty of recipes letting us know that we have everything we need right on hand.

Detangling Conditioner

• 1 cup water (distilled or purified if possible)
• 1 teaspoon of your favorite conditioner
• 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite carrier oil

Combine the mixture in a spray bottle, shake, and apply to hair in small sections prior to detangling.  Recipe inspired by source.

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Write by: Unknown - Monday, November 11, 2013