Hair Detangler?

JamieH_7 · 06-06-2006, 09:12 AM

Can I use human hair detangaler? Instead of buying the Cowboy Magic stuff? I prolly cheaper too.

-jamie

wyldterv · 06-06-2006, 09:47 AM

You can... you can also use baby oil, BUT they are not as effective at keeping breakage to a minimum and baby oil makes a pretty big mess... but it works. For me, Cowboy Magic is what I keep in my box for detangling purposes. You only need a tiny amount, so while it seem kind of expensive up front, you use much less of it then most other products, and it really DOES make knots and tangles easily glide out with almost no breakage at all if you work through then knots with your fingers before attempting to comb them out.

i_luv_wildfire · 06-06-2006, 11:10 AM

Probably...horse hair is different from human hair, so human hair detangler might not work as well. I personally think Show Sheen works the BEST and you really don't need a lot. It makes the hair shiny and smooth too-I don't know if a human product would do that very well.

PizzazzandMe · 06-06-2006, 11:28 AM

Just go with Show Sheen...it works WAY better than anything else you can try.

Allequine · 06-06-2006, 11:55 AM

Actually, I use Miracle Groom and it works wonderfully on manes and tails. It whitens, detangles, shines, and smells great!

I would be careful when using human products on horses. Horses have lots of oils in their tails, and you don't want to use something that will strip it.

summersmyhorse · 06-06-2006, 01:20 PM

Try "Infusium" leave-in treatment. The stuff for people. I've used that for years. Just put some in a spray bottle & use on their mane & tail. Works well, my horses' manes & tails look & feel great. I had tried the healthy hair care moisturizer for horses( I think that's what it's called) and did not like it. Too "greasy". (I may not have mixed it right tho' ) "Infusium" you don't need to mix--just shake the bottle & spray. Moisturizes, detangles--and leaves the mane & tail soft & full. Now if it would only work that way on MY hair!

Happy_Hour · 06-06-2006, 04:55 PM

I try to stay away from stuff like cowboy magic and show sheen (they work and smell great) because they both have silicone in them that can actually cause more breakage. Try Healthy Hair Care products...they are amazing and actually enriched with vitamins that nutrure the hair. The only semi human stuff I've used is Mane&Tail which is ok. Before shows I actuallt dilute DAWN dish soap and bathe him in it and it makes him shine!!! Hope this helps.

JamieH_7 · 06-07-2006, 09:32 AM

ok thank so much!! I was just wondering because i usally use Show Sheen.<works wonders!>

-jamie

SC Sonoma · 06-09-2006, 11:08 AM

It works great and makes the mane and tail sparkle!

Not to mention that its a breeze to comb after you spray it on!

endurgirl · 06-09-2006, 11:13 AM

Vetrolin Detangler, in my opinion, has longer lasting effects. It is a couple of $$ cheaper too. I was a firm believer in Cowboy Magic, but I've since converted

06-06-2006, 09:12 AM	#1
JamieH_7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Joe, MI Posts: 487 Images: 23	Hair Detangler? Can I use human hair detangaler? Instead of buying the Cowboy Magic stuff? I prolly cheaper too. -jamie

06-06-2006, 09:47 AM	#2
wyldterv Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA USA Posts: 12,567 Images: 309 Blog Entries: 18	You can... you can also use baby oil, BUT they are not as effective at keeping breakage to a minimum and baby oil makes a pretty big mess... but it works. For me, Cowboy Magic is what I keep in my box for detangling purposes. You only need a tiny amount, so while it seem kind of expensive up front, you use much less of it then most other products, and it really DOES make knots and tangles easily glide out with almost no breakage at all if you work through then knots with your fingers before attempting to comb them out. __________________ WyldTerv "I've been love ♥ struck!" Horsin Around and Doggin it 24/7, Life is GRAND! *Mustang Poncho,Dancer,Emmerson and Ms.Elle'* BlackFyre Farms-Bellingham, WA USA, http://www.freewebs.com/blackfyrearabians

06-06-2006, 11:10 AM	#3
i_luv_wildfire Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: At the barn Posts: 4,190 Images: 214 Blog Entries: 3	Probably...horse hair is different from human hair, so human hair detangler might not work as well. I personally think Show Sheen works the BEST and you really don't need a lot. It makes the hair shiny and smooth too-I don't know if a human product would do that very well. __________________ *equestrian sports...* strength \| determination \| energy \| heart eat. sleep. ride.

06-06-2006, 11:28 AM	#4
PizzazzandMe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,295 Images: 64	Just go with Show Sheen...it works WAY better than anything else you can try. __________________ ~Chloe~ ~Sugar~ 13.2hh silver bay mare

06-06-2006, 11:55 AM	#5
Allequine Full Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 278 Images: 3	Actually, I use Miracle Groom and it works wonderfully on manes and tails. It whitens, detangles, shines, and smells great! I would be careful when using human products on horses. Horses have lots of oils in their tails, and you don't want to use something that will strip it. __________________ There are some dreams that get stuck between your teeth when you sleep, so that when you open your mouth to yawn awake they fly right out of you. ~Jodi Picoult, Vanishing Acts

06-06-2006, 01:20 PM	#6
summersmyhorse Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 242 Images: 27	Try "Infusium" leave-in treatment. The stuff for people. I've used that for years. Just put some in a spray bottle & use on their mane & tail. Works well, my horses' manes & tails look & feel great. I had tried the healthy hair care moisturizer for horses( I think that's what it's called) and did not like it. Too "greasy". (I may not have mixed it right tho' ) "Infusium" you don't need to mix--just shake the bottle & spray. Moisturizes, detangles--and leaves the mane & tail soft & full. Now if it would only work that way on MY hair!

06-06-2006, 04:55 PM	#7
Happy_Hour Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, ca Posts: 7 Images: 16	I try to stay away from stuff like cowboy magic and show sheen (they work and smell great) because they both have silicone in them that can actually cause more breakage. Try Healthy Hair Care products...they are amazing and actually enriched with vitamins that nutrure the hair. The only semi human stuff I've used is Mane&Tail which is ok. Before shows I actuallt dilute DAWN dish soap and bathe him in it and it makes him shine!!! Hope this helps.

06-07-2006, 09:32 AM	#8
JamieH_7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Joe, MI Posts: 487 Images: 23	ok thank so much!! I was just wondering because i usally use Show Sheen.<works wonders!> -jamie

06-09-2006, 11:08 AM	#9
SC Sonoma Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,222 Images: 247	I use Infusium also!! It works great and makes the mane and tail sparkle! Not to mention that its a breeze to comb after you spray it on! __________________ "If he knows what is good for him he best go run and hide ... Daddys' got a new .45" - Sublime

06-09-2006, 11:13 AM	#10
endurgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,398 Images: 227 Blog Entries: 5	Vetrolin Detangler, in my opinion, has longer lasting effects. It is a couple of $$ cheaper too. I was a firm believer in Cowboy Magic, but I've since converted __________________ I squatted with my spurs on!!! I got snowballed....and they throw like a girl!!!!

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