Thick hair or thin hair, tangles are painful to get rid of. Don’t spend money buying expensive detangling sprays! Use this DIY Hair Detangler spray instead! With just a few simple ingredients, you can kiss tangles goodbye!
My daughter and I both have had long, very thick hair for most of our lives and mine is naturally curly. Needless to say, the struggle against tangles in our house is very, very real. I was spending so much money on detangling sprays just to keep the roar of a tender scalp down to a minimum. That is until I started making this homemade hair detangler spray.
The very first time I used this spray on Emma’s hair, I was prepared for the same daily fight to keep her hair brushed. What I discovered though was that it didn’t hurt her. It worked so well there wasn’t a single tear!
What Ingredients Are in Homemade Hair Detangler?
This is just a 3 ingredient recipe believe it not. All you need is distilled water, vegetable glycerin and essential oils! It really is that simple! The lavender essential oil I’ve included not only helps to calm someone who is tired of fighting tangles, but it also helps to soothe tender scalps that have had hair pulled one too many times.
One thing I really love about this spray is that it’s totally customizable. Don’t like lavender? Change it. Chamomile essential oil and cedarwood essential oil are great options too, especially if you’re making it for kids. You can even skip the essential oils completely if you have allergies or sensitivities and still get the detangling benefits.
How Do Homemade Hair Detangler Sprays Work?
The reason this DIY detangler works so well is the vegetable glycerin. This one ingredient helps the hair begin to release itself from the tangle making brushing things smooth a much more pleasant experience. As I said earlier, the lavender helps to soothe and calm making this one DIY every parent or person with long hair needs!
If you’ve never used vegetable glycerin before, you’ll find it in the skincare aisle or you can buy it online HERE. A little goes a long way and if you live in a dry climate keep in mind that glycerin can sometimes pull moisture from your hair instead of into it, so you may need to adjust the amount based on how your hair feels. For us, one tablespoon per cup of distilled water is perfect.
How to Store Homemade Hair Detangler Spray
Since this spray doesn’t include any preservatives, it’s best to store it in a cool, dark place. I use a simple spray bottle with a tight-fitting lid and keep it in the bathroom cabinet. If your home runs warm or humid, you can store it in the fridge to help it last longer. If you are using essential oils, be sure to use an amber colored bottle. Light is the enemy of EO’s and amber glass helps to preserve it longer.
Because it’s made with water and no chemical preservatives, it’s best to use your detangler within 3 months. Make smaller batches if you’re not sure how quickly you’ll go through it, but honestly, I’ve never had it last that long!
Homemade Hair Detangler Spray
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Glycerin
- 12 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- Distilled Water
Instructions
- Add vegetable glycerin to spray bottle.2 Tbsp. Vegetable Glycerin
- Add lavender essential oil to bottle. Shake gently to combine with the glycerin.12 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- Add distilled water and fill the bottle to the top. Recap and shake gently to combine.Distilled Water