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.

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