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    You all inspired me to retry marshmallow. I cold steeped overnight and put the strained liquid in a spray bottle and sprayed my dry lengths and ends this morning because my hair has seemed kindof dry lately, before bunning. I think it helped re-hydrate it. I think I’ll keep trying for a few weeks. Variable: I put in a leave in anti-snap high protein with cones yesterday and did not use any post wash oil like I usually do.

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    I refresh the thread.
    I use marshmallow root as an addition to cassia. I cook it with other herbs and pour the liquid over the cassia. Once, I also used it under oil. It is a great humidifier.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carrie's hair View Post
    I refresh the thread.
    I use marshmallow root as an addition to cassia. I cook it with other herbs and pour the liquid over the cassia. Once, I also used it under oil. It is a great humidifier.
    I haven't thought about using marshmallow root like that. I will try it in my next round of cassia.

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    Hello,

    Mg hairdresser uses only Natural dyes and he likes to add marshmallow to henna/indigo mix. He says that it's Rich in mucilage, even a Little bit more than fenugreek. The overall effect looks great!

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    Exactly. Marshmallow produces mucilage. I don't know about you, but in my country there are candies for sore throats with marshmallow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cestlavie View Post
    It hasn't made my hair thicker as far as I can see. But it gives great slip and moisture so it works great as a detangler. I use the shredded root and steep it like a tea but with cold water.
    Where have you bought the shredded root? In a tea shop?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fimu View Post
    Where have you bought the shredded root? In a tea shop?
    Yes, I have!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fimu View Post
    Where have you bought the shredded root? In a tea shop?
    I've bought it in a health food store. They had packets of all sorts of spices and herbs, some usually used for cooking and some that are more typically medicinal herbs. I don't know if there's an equivalent kind of store around the world.

    Sadly, my hair didn't like it. That's all right though because my taste buds do!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carrie's hair View Post
    Exactly. Marshmallow produces mucilage. I don't know about you, but in my country there are candies for sore throats with marshmallow.
    Wow!!! Didn't know about that !

    Tomorrow I will try adding marshmallow root to an henna, amla and walnut husk mix.
    I will start this evening by adding warm hibiscus and chamomile tea and I will let it get the right hydratation overnight.

    I will keep you up-to-date with my experiment

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    Does anyone use marshmallow powder to make a detangling spray or other hair product? I'm about to buy some to add to henna. Maybe I should get a bit extra!

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