My oldest child is 5 and frankly I gave up looking for a minimalist hair detangler a while ago. I tried making some with herbs but they never gave me the results I was looking for. 

And then I found silk. 

Silk Peptides and Silk Amino Acids contain 18 different amino acids (including alanine, glycine and serine), all from the cocoon of the silk worm, and all have a chemical composition that is very close to that of human skin and hair making them a wonderful source of nourishment and maintenance.

Silk Amino Acid has the smallest particle size and can penetrate very deeply into the hair cortex to strengthen and repair. Even when employed in low concentrations, the use of Silk Amino Acid can have a noticeable effect on the appearance of hair. It also has the best water solubility and still retains the full compliment of 18 amino acids. Its small size also means that it is absorbed deeply into the skin where its excellent moisture binding properties compare favorably to conventional humectants such as glycerin. Because of its ability to penetrate so deeply, this version is the best choice for applications where a therapeutic value is of highest importance.

Slightly bigger, the particle size of Silk Peptides allows it to penetrate the skin and hair thereby giving it a more value-added aspect to go along with appearance enhancements. The shine, elasticity, and smooth feel it provides to hair become apparent after it dries and turns into a protective crystalline film that is less sticky than collagen or keratin. Upon penetrating the skin, Silk Peptide helps to retain moisture while providing an attractive sheen.

Sold in 8 oz. (236 ml) aluminum spray bottles. 

• Rose hydrosol
• Distilled water
• Silk amino acids
• Silk peptides

2-3 sprays as hair is drying, let sit for a minute or two and gently brush through tangles.

Can also be sprayed on dry hair to control frizz and leave ends shiny and smooth.