Natural (Homemade) Detangler Recipe?

[Barefoot Farmer]

DD's hair is getting pretty long and we are starting to experience struggles with tangles and knots. Any home remedies for detangling? DH said California Baby has a detangler, but I wondered if there was anything I could just make up at home? TIA wise-mamas.

[Ruthla]

First of all, I'm at your siggy.

What I've done with my girls is fill a spray bottle with mostly water and a small amount of commercial conditioner. It's very inexpensive and works very well.

[Spastica]

What Ruthla said.

Make sure there are no silicones in the conditioner like there are in adult conditioners. You can also try a small amount of olive oil and some lavender oil in a lot of water in a mist bottle.

Conditioner is easier and is probably a sure-fire way though.

Also, try using a wide toothed detangling comb first before using a regular comb or brush. Start combing from the bottom and detangle the hair and work your way up. Your kid will be happier that way.