DIY Hair Detangler & Pre poo

Got tangled tresses? This DIY Hair Detangler & Pre poo will not only melt tangles away and make wash day a breeze, but the all-natural ingredients fortify the hair and add softness promoting hair retention and reducing hair fall.

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About the ingredients/supplies

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Flax seeds

• High in Omega-3 fatty acids
• Helps nourish the hair follicles
• Reduces dryness and makes hair softer and smoother

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Marshmallow root

• Is high in plant protein and vitamins
• Conditions and hydrates the hair
• The slippery mucilage makes detangling easy
• Soothes dry and itchy scalp
• Promotes hair growth

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Irish sea moss

• Packed with protein, vitamins and 92 essential minerals
• Slippery mucilage helps to detangle
• Nourishes the hair

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Lavender essential oil

• Soothing and relaxing properties
• Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

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Rosemary essential oil

• Discourages hair loss
• Promotes hair growth
• Increases hair thickness

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Air-tight container

• Using an applicator bottle with a thin nozzle makes application easy peasy
• I used a plastic squeeze bottle from the kitchen, but any air-tight container will do

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Fine mesh strainer bag

• Allows you to filter out chunks and bits and keep them out of your hair
• If you don’t have one, you can grab this one, or using cheesecloth or panty hose could work as well

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How to make

1. Boil 2 cups of water
2. Add 1 tbsp each of flax seeds, marshmallow root and sea moss to the bowl
3. Then add 1 cup of boiling water to the bowl and stir to combine
4. Let sit for 30 minutes
5. Add everything to the blender and blend until it reaches a creamy consistency
6. Place nut milk bag into the bowl and add blended ingredients
7. Strain well to eliminate chunks and pieces
8. Pour into applicator bottle
9. Add remaining 1 cup of water along with 10 drops each of lavender essential oil and rosemary essential oil
10. Shake to combine

How to use

Apply detangler to wet hair and smooth down the length of the hair shaft to melt away tangles. Be sure to refrigerate in between uses. Enjoy! Now that you’ve mastered the DIY Hair Detangler & Pre poo, what will you tackle next? A whipped natural hair butter perhaps?

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