Tangled
hair can be difficult and painful to comb and brush.
Utilize these tips for easier detangling.
1.
Apply Leave in Conditioner Directly to the Knot Before
Combing
One way
to loosen a tangle is to spray a leave in conditioner
directly on the knot and allow it to soften the hair so
that it can more easily be combed out. This process is
easiest after a shower on clean and newly conditioned hair,
and the knot is most easily worked out with a wide comb.
2.
Work from the Tips of your Hair to the Scalp
Comb
out tangles in the bottom of your hair first, and work
your way up to avoid loosing huge chunks of hair. Be
patient and gentle with the knots, and section off hair to
avoid getting overwhelmed.
3.
Use a Wide Toothed Comb Before Brushing
If you
are addicted to bristle brushes, use a wide toothed comb
to brush through and remove all of the knots in your hair
before brushing. Bristle hair brushes can damage your
tangled hair by breaking strands and can cause your hair
too look more frizzy and dry.
4.
Comb Hair when it is Still Wet
Manage
your tangles by only combing your hair while it is still
wet. If you have severely tangled hair, combing your hair
while it is wet will reduce the breakage and allow you to
focus more easily on trouble areas. Use a wide toothed
comb to ensure you do not damage your hair, and realize
that although it is easier to comb curly hair when it is
wet, water is said to make straight hair more vulnerable.
5.
Treat your Hair Overnight for Stubborn Tangles
Your
hair may need an overnight conditioning mask if it is full
of tangles that do not want to budge. Try pure jojoba oil
on the hair and wrap it in plastic or sleep in a shower
cap. When you wake up, your hair will feel oily but it
will also be softer and easier to manage.
6.
Employ a Hot Oil Treatment Once a Week
Weekly
hot oil maintenance is a good way to get rid of the
tangles you have and try to prevent more tangles from
developing throughout the week. If you think this regimen
sounds expensive, consider using coconut, olive, or almond
oils which can be bought in bulk at health food stores.
Purchase a small plastic bottle for heating your oil, and
heat with hot tap water for 5 to 10 minutes before
applying. You can apply hot oil in the shower and allow it
so soak in with a shower cap while you finish your
cleansing routine, and rinse when you are about to get
out.
