What it does
What it does
The root is rich in mucilage, a polysaccharide, which is a long chain of sugar molecules. In water, it swells into a slippery gel that coats each strand.
Benefits for your hair
Benefits for your hair
- Adds slip
- Helps you detangle with less friction
- Helps reduce breakage while you comb
- Softens
Where you'll find it
Where you'll find it
The Chebe Restoring Conditioner, for slip while you detangle. The Hydration & Detangle Spray, where it works alongside slippery elm.
The science and fine print
The science and fine print
Friction between strands is the mechanical cause of most detangling breakage. A slippery coating means less friction, and less friction means less snapping.
