Dealing with matted or knotted hair can be an aggravating experience. Professional detangling sprays can become expensive and even ineffective after many uses. Homemade detangling treatments are a highly effective way to keep hair tangle free and prevent further episodes of matting. Add your favorite moisturizing conditioners to your homemade detangling sprays to maintain the sweet smell that attracts you to professional brands. Creating your own detangling products only takes minutes to complete and makes achieving even complicated hairstyles a breeze.
Apple cider vinegar rinse
Vinegar has been used as an ancient folk remedy for centuries. In recent years, apple cider vinegar has been introduced as a treatment for frizz and as an effective detangling method. Mix one tablespoon of pure apple cider vinegar with one cup warm water. Divide the hair into small section and apply the vinegar rinse. Allow the vinegar to stay on the hair and continue with your normal conditioning treatment.
Detangling conditioner spray
Add a desirable scent to your detangling spray by using your favorite shampoo. Fill a clean spray bottle two-thirds full with warm water. Squeeze approximately twenty drops of your favorite hair conditioner to the spray bottle. Shake the bottle well to ensure that the water and conditioner are thoroughly mixed. When needed for matted hair or knots, spray the affected area with the detangling conditioner spray and separate with a wide-tooth comb.
Baking soda and conditioner moisturizer
A baking soda wash is an all-around effective treatment in eliminating impurities from the hair that can add to matting and knotting. Combine one tablespoon of baking soda with five tablespoons of your favorite hair conditioner. Blend the mixture together in a small plastic conditioner. Use your fingers or an application brush to coat the tangled hair. Massage the mixture into the hair for several minutes and cover with a plastic cap. Rinse out the mixture after forty-five minutes with warm water.
Honey conditioning treatment
For an all-natural conditioning treatment with a sweet smell, honey is a great choice. Heat one-half cup of pure honey in the microwave for thirty to sixty seconds. Heating the honey will prevent the release of peroxide into the hair. Add two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to the warm honey and apply to the hair. Massage the mixture into the scalp and hair ends. Put on a plastic cap and allow the treatment to process for thirty minutes, preferably under a heat source. Rinse out the honey with warm water.
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