Detangling 101

Detangling – 101

Detangling the hair is crucial for anyone who has hair long enough to experience the issue of tangles.  I must admit, I did not always know the best methods for detangling, but with trial and error I have become pretty good at the process.  Upon transitioning to natural, and doing the twist-outs, bantu knot-outs, etc.,  I had to change my whole train of thought as far as ridding my hair of the tangles.  When my hair was relaxed I would comb it from roots to ends without conditioner; if I were to attempt such methods now, I would be bald!   When you do not take your time with detangling, you cause knots, splits, and snapping of the strands.  There are certain steps that one must take to carefully preserve the hair.  Detangling the hair is no exception!  Keep in mind this is coming from a natural’s perspective, however, everyone can take some tips from the reading.

Try these techniques:

• Pre-poo with oil (EVOO is the best for me) in order to create more slip which allows the tool that you are using to glide through the hair more easily for the detangling process
• Always start from the very ends and work your way up to the roots
• Use conditioner to loosen up your curls before attempting to detangle
• Do not attempt to detangle when the hair is not wet (being damp is not enough)
• Detangle the hair in the shower, with conditioner in it, under running water
• Detangle in sections, it makes things much easier
• Some opt to wash previously tangle free hair in large twists or braids
• Try not to manipulate the hair at all once it is styled (this is for the naturals especially, chemically straightened hair is an exception to this rule)

Use one of three tools

1. Fingers – less stress on the hair, may leave some tangles behind
2. Wide Tooth Comb – will get many of the tangles out, gentler than the Denman for most
3. Denman brush or similar (my fav) – gets almost all of the tangles out, but if not used correctly will take strands out too

Detangling properly promotes length retention and leads to healthier hair.   The longer the hair, the more prone it is to tangles.  Save yourself some strands.  Try these techniques and I’m sure your hair will love you for it! Until next time, Happy Healthy Hair Growing!

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