Does your hair tangle easily? This may help…

 

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Things to know about me: I am an African American woman with natural hair. My hair type is probably like a 3c-4a (kinky-curly) type of situation and quite thick. I’ve been dealing with depression for about four or five years now and sometimes that just makes it hard for you to do things that you know you should be doing for yourself. So, sometimes my hair can get pretty severely  tangled.

Usually I wash my hair once a week. I am very low maintenance when it comes to my hair. Style wise, it’s usually in a high poof or a twist-out. I straighten it a few times a year.

These are just some tips and tools that are helpful to me and I think they may be useful for anyone—regardless of hair type.

Tip Number 1: Water is your Friend.

Personally, I start the detangling process in the shower. The water helps to weigh my hair down. I let the water completely saturate my hair. And then apply conditioner.

Products I’d suggest:Aussie Mega Moist Conditioner. It’s one of my go to product because it’s inexpensive and it works. But I’m sure any conditioner that you choose will do fine.

Tip Number 2: Start from the bottom.

It is always best and less painful if you start detangling your hair in manageable sections starting at the ends and working your way to the roots.

If you are good at finger detangling, that’s awesome—I am not. Nor do I have the patience. I use a detangling brush. You could also use a shower/wide tooth comb.

Products I’d suggest: Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, 7-Row; FULL SIZE RUBBER BASE STYLER by Goody; Goody Ouchless Detangler Comb.

These tips are for out of the shower. Because I realize showering just to do your hair isn’t always an option.

Tip Number 3 ( 1?): Water is your friend.

Outside of the shower water is still your friend. I would suggest a good spray bottle that sprays a mist instead of a stream. It helps products penetrate your hair better.

Products I’d suggest: XHI Professional Works Magic Aero Mist Spray Bottle;  Tolco Empty Spray Bottle.

Tip Number 4: Use a good detangling spray or lotion.

Using a leave-in detangling spray or lotion helps with slip and helps reduce breakage.

Products I’d suggest: Kinky-Curly’s Knot Today Leave In Conditioner; Miss Jessie’s Leave In Condish; Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves Curl Defining Detangler.

Tip Number 5: King Satin

In order to help your hair to keep from getting tangled, at night, I would suggest sleeping on a silk or satin-textured pillowcase, head scarf, or bonnet.

Products I’d suggest:  Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Luxury Satin Pillowcase; Women’s Large Satin Square Silk Feeling Hair Scarf; Stay On Satin Edge Bonnet.

I think that’s it. I hope this information helps someone. Feel free to comment if you have questions or suggestions.

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