Ingredients
Every ingredient in Selkie is vegan, hand-blended, and certified organic. So what’s in this natural hair detangler?
Distilled waterWater that has been boiled into a vapor and condensed into a liquid in a separate container, removing impurities such as chlorine, bacteria, and minerals. More, Slippery ElmDescription Ulmus rubra is a species of elm that has a mucilaginous inner bark, and it is this that gives natural slip and hydration to Selkie. It also naturally softens hair, provide natural plant protein, adds shine, and soothes an itchy or dry scalp More, Aloe vera gelWhile well-known for its benefits to skin, this mucilaginous ingredient provides deep moisturizing effects to the hair and scalp as well. In addition it helps restore pH levels and has both emollient and moisturizing properties, meaning that it smooths the cuticle and attracts and seals in moisture More, Apple cider vinegarThe mildly acidic nature of this helps balance pH of hair and skin and also helps to remove buildup. ACV encourages the cuticle of the hair to lay closed, making hair shine and tangle less. More, Argan OilSometimes called “Miracle Oil,” argan oil is extracted from kernels of Argan fruit by crushing. It is swiftly taking the place of other natural oils for hair protection and treatment. Argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E), phenols, carotenes, squalene, and fatty acids, making it both light and great for brittle hair. More, Borage OilSometimes known as starflower, borage grows wildly in many parts of the world. Borage oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant, and its essential ingredient has been found to be gamma linolenic acid, commonly known as GLA, which is an essential fatty acid that provides a replenishing effect on the skin and hair, and is able to restore... More, Camelina OilKnown as the “gold of pleasure” to Europeans not long ago. Rich in natural antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids, tocopherols, and high in vitamin E content, Camelina oil is truly under appreciated. More, Vitamin E OilPrevents rancidity and it acts as an anti-oxidant.Obtained by vacuum distillation of vegetable fats derived from non-GMO soy sources. More, Cedarwood Essential OilExcellent for both hair and skin care. It balances oily skin, soothes and helps to heal skin rashes, and reduces oil in hair and skin. More, Lavender Essential OilEnhances hair growth by stimulating the scalp. The name “lavender” is derived from the Latin lavare, meaning, “to wash” and was known as one of the seven polyvalents (effective against many toxins). More, Lime Essential OilA bright scent, lime is antiviral, astringent, and bactericidal. It is at once a cleansing and moisturizing oil, helping with dandruff and scalp buildup More, Petitgrain Essential OilMade from the leaves and twigs of this amazing tree, it is antiseptic, antispasmodic, a natural deodorant, and nervine. Use in a hair oil will leave hair and scalp fragrant (petitgrain has woody, citrus and floral notes all in one!), while soothing and preventing bacterial and fungal growth. More, Sage Essential OilA scalp soother and astringent, the herb is of ancient repute, valued as a culinary and medicinal plant – called herba sacra, ‘sacred herb’, by the Romans. More, and Vanilla Bourbon CO2 ExtractVanilla is not produced as pure essential oil, but as an absolute or CO2 extract. It is well advised to question the authenticity of Vanilla labeled pure essential oil. This soothing scent is perfect for relaxing and meditation. More.
Selkie Herbal Hair Detangler comes in high-quality, reusable, and recyclable amber glass bottles. Reuse it by ordering one of our refill pouches next time!
Directions
Shake well. Mist Selkie onto either damp or dry hair. Gently detangle first with the fingers, then with a wide-toothed comb, starting at the ends of the hair.
Storage
Additional Resources
Use Selkie in your henna, cassia, or other herbal treatment for easier rinsing, great smell, and extra hydration.
The NightBlooming LOC (Liquid Oil Cream) Method uses your favorite NightBlooming products (including Selkie Detangler) to get moisture into your hair, and keep it there.
Elizabeth (verified owner) –
Selkie is easily the best herbal detangler in the world and maybe even the best out of all the detanglers. Also the smell is amazing.
TatsuOni (verified owner) –
A favourite that I’ve been using for years! Smells wonderful and works great to battle dry hair and tangles.
Aimee (verified owner) –
Works great! Just the boost I need for my daily detangling. I use Selkie as a leave-in on days I’m wearing my hair down, as well–it really helps reduce frizz, and doesn’t weigh down my lightweight hair at all.
Cecijz21 (verified owner) –
You never realize how much you rely on a product until you run out of it. My refill just arrived, and I am happily writing this review with easily manageable, smooth, and tangle free hair once more! I also really love how the refill pouch comes in sustainable packaging! While Selkie is a bit more expensive than some other detanglers I’ve tried in the past, the quality is unmatched and Selkie is worth its weight in gold! And bonus, it smells amazing!
MoonlitFairy –
Such a great detangler! I usually rely on coney detanglers, but Selkie beats them all! It smells wonderful, detangles quickly, can be used whenever without weighing down my fine hair. It also works great for scalp dryness and irritation. Leaves my hair soft, detangled and never dry or crunchy like some heavy coney products do.
rrehrauer@gmail.com –
LOVE this product! It helps when combing my hair out on those days when it gets a bit tangled and helps the knots to slide right out! 😀
Stevy (verified owner) –
This is the product that got me into buying hair care from NightBlooming. I got a bottle as part of a swap on the Long Hair Community forums and was blown away by how much my hair liked it. It doesn’t weigh my fine thin hair down, just adds condition and slip. The cardboard bottles are sturdy enough to survive transatlantic shipping.
Alena v. (verified owner) –
Selkie has been the only constant in my hair care regimen outside of shampooing and conditioning for over three years now. Many things have come and go, but Selkie remains, haha. The scent profile is a little different each time depending on how it was blended; the lime and vanilla are my favorite notes (my kids describe it as “aahh, so fresh”, lol). I know I could probably use a little bit of a leave-in in addition to Selkie to help with frizz and fluctuations in humidity, but I definitely appreciate that it doesn’t include glycerin because the humidity is killer where I live most of the time. Looking forward to gifting trial sizes this Christmas!
Elizabeth (verified owner) –
I love Selkie. It smells amazing and it works great. The best detangler.
Megan (verified owner) –
I originally ordered the trial size of this detangler because I have been disappointed by other products in the past and wanted to try it out. I loved it so much I bought the larger refill. It smells incredible and works great on my long wavy hair. I highly recommend this detangler!
Nicole Rebehmed (verified owner) –
It took me a while to love Selkie, but now it’s an absolute staple for my hair. Because it’s a natural product it didn’t give me as much slip as I’m used to, but Selkie adds moisture to my hair without weighing it down or making it greasy. Totally worth it.
Margot H. (verified owner) –
This keeps my curly hair moisturized and tangle free. I use it with Lassëa conditioner bar to keep my curls happy!
Megan (verified owner) –
Smells amazing, works great, gifting to everyone I know!
Lace (verified owner) –
Smells good. Helps me comb my hair easier.
Liliya S. (verified owner) –
This is amazing, repurchasing a large size! Smells heavenly, hair left soft, silky and not greasy 🙂
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Giving everyone samples!
Carissa Nihart (verified owner) –
I had bought this for the first time on Etsy in an effort to up my hair game not really expecting to love it so much, but it is now part of my regular routine. I love how it makes my hair feel soft and manageable, not to mention the scent is heavenly! I love the scent so much and always get compliments on it and love how it gives me ethereal forest vibes. I was super excited that Eventide become a fragrance on its own because its just that amazing. I also appreciate the eco friendly refills and packaging. My only suggestion might be to offer replacement pumps for the sprayer for the bottle in case it jams up etc. that’s been my only issue.
pouncequick (verified owner) –
My tangle prone, thigh length, fine hair is never perfectly detangled, but this product does more than any other to keep the tangles manageable and my hair feels so soft and moisturized after using it. Many tangles fall apart or are far more easily manipulated when I use Selkie daily. Most detanglers and leave ins make my hair feel sticky and cause me to accumulate more tangles, but this detangler never causes me that issue. My hair just soaks it up and feels so soft. I’m glad to have added this product to my routine. It helps me not lose my mind combing my hair.
Moon AppleGrey (verified owner) –
Been using the detanglingspray for about a year now, and I absolutely love it.
It smells wonderful, and does its job.
Just this morning when my hair was one giant mess of knots, the spray made it so easy to detangle.
Carina –
I love this detangling spray! The smell is extremely lovely, it is easy to use in the sprayer and it makes my hair really shiny and manageable! Can only recommend it.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This is absolutely the best detangler I have ever tried on my thin and tangly curls! The scent is quite nice as well. Definitely my new go to detangler. Highly recommend giving this product a try!
I also added this to my Enyo henna dye application and washing out the mix in a mermaid soak was so simple!
Heidi (verified owner) –
This stuff smells INTOXICATING. I think I overdid it a little my first time using it because I was immediately enthralled. (Okay, maybe obsessed? It’s not my fault, really!)
Alena v. (verified owner) –
I went without Selkie for a few weeks and I felt it, haha. I’ve stated in a previous review that this does not equate to a “leave-in conditioner”, but it definitely adds something more than misting with straight water and I never have to worry about over doing it. I have fine wavy-ish hair that I henna anywhere between 6-10 weeks (to my shame lol). I have gone months (actually years) with almost nothing but shampoo, conditioner, and Selkie so I know that it’s worth its salt (or spray… sorry, couldn’t help it). Hoping to find the right leave-in to pair with it for both winter and summer here in north Texas, but for now, Selkie is my adopted hair child, haha.
Veronica (verified owner) –