Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm Leave-In Detangling Spray [DIY]


I'd heard about the wonders of Marshmallow Root as an ingredient that gives a whole lot of slip sometime last year, but I couldn't figure out where for the life of me to find it in the UK! Well, that was until I discovered iHerb and how inexpensive it can be if you need to do a bulk shop. Which I did, plus some!

Whilst there are some leave-in conditioners that do an absolutely amazing job at detangling my hair I've been long searching for a homemade alternative that is a bit lighter on my pockets! My savings goals this year permit very little product junkism or lavish haircare spending, so I was determined to make my own concoction and boy am I glad I did, it's pretty darn amazing!

I couldn't not share the recipe, so here it goes! [p.s I posted a video on this too!]




INGREDIENTS + PROPERTIES
 
Marshmallow Root Herb - softens, high mucilage, provides slip, nutrient rich
Slippery Elm - provides slip, protects against sun damage, high mucilage
Aloe Vera Gel - conditioning, provides slip
Argan Oil - adds shine, smoothes, antioxidant
Vitamin E Oil - antioxidant [increase shelf life], adds shine
Lavender Essential Oil [optional] - used in this recipe for scent

*properties are haircare specific

SUPPLIERS
Baldwins UK - Slippery Elm
Sheabuttercottage - Argan Oil
iherb - Marshmallow Root
Holland & Barrett - Aloe Vera Gel & Vitamin E Oil
Naturally Thinking - Lavender Essential Oil
Superdrug - Spray Bottle

Method: Check out the video for steps on how to make this yourself


Avec amour...
 Fiona
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13 comments:

  1. Love the video Fiona. I really need to try this recipe for my new growth. All I need is the marshmallow root. Your twist out is gorgeous btw x

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    1. thank you hun, my goodness how late am I, sorry x Let me know when you try it

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  2. Love this Fiona. this could be a replacement to the Kinky curl knot today leavein conditioner. What do you think?

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    1. Definitely sis it can, if you're hair likes liquid products then it should be fine. Some people prefer a creamy product such as the Knot today. I keep a bottle of this for my sisters hair because it prefers something creamy

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  3. Hi Fiona, this is lovely. This could replace the kinky curly knot today leave in detangler. what do you think?

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  4. At 44 weeks post relaxer tangles are the devil and I'll do almost anything to protect my length from them. Excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing. Oh and that twist out is GORGE!

    KLP | SavingOurStrands

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    1. Aww sis, I know the struggle!!! How long to go? It definitely helps a treat so if you do try it let me know, thank you :*

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  5. Your twist outs are so defined, love it. I'm yet to try one since being 100% natural.

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    1. No way, How long have you been natural. I'm sure you'll love it :) thanks for stopping by x

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  6. First of all, you have a very lovely hair. Second, that was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing these. I find it very challenging to untangle some of my roots and this looks like it works wonders.

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    1. aww thank you! I hope it works a treat for you, I know quite a few people use it for detangling

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  7. Do you have to store it any special way or is at room temperature fine?

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    1. Yikes I forgot to mention that, thank you! Yes i keep mine refrigerated for no more than 3 weeks

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