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Hey guys. I was hoping that some of you might have suggestions about what I should do to detangle my hair after it's been washed. I have very fine, thick hair. Having tried various detanglers and conditioners with varying success, I have settled on using a moisturizing conditioning shampoo and then a cream rinse. I comb my hair in the shower with the cream rinse still in it, making it easier to comb and reduces breakage. After toweling off, I apply a leave-in conditioner. Regardless of this procedure, it is still an arduous task combing my hair the first time around. Can any of you suggest a particular detangling product or conditioner to ease my combing/brushing routine? Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help. P.S. Its getting quiet again.
I have found that the best product depends on the hair type. For me, far and away the best product for detangling is Pantene spray-on conditioner/detangler. It adds a slick coat to your hair. Don't spray too much on. This stuff is so effective, there is a warning label on the bottle suggesting not to use it on smooth hard surfaces because of the risk of slipping and hurting yourself!
Thanks for your suggestions Victor, Geoff, and Paul. I can't wait to try them out. Maybe I should put sand on the floor before using the Pantene spray-on. What do you think Victor?
Geoff, it sounds as if we have very similar hair/hair problems. As a matter of fact I do have knots in my hair which I must be inadvertently putting there. Are the conditioners you suggest (Bain De Terre's Recovery Complex, and Phyto 9) available at the drugstore or do I need to buy them from a hair salon or other supplier?
I'll let you all know how things comb out. Thanks again.
Actually, after my kids read the label, they were spraying Pantene spray-on all over the living room, which is tiled and then having a blast slipping and sliding. You just need to know how to turn a liability into an asset, and in our case, we like the slick floor (great for pets -- spray Pantene on the floor and then toss a ball toward the wall for your dog, for example; great entertainment).
Hi George,
Nice of you to reply.
I'm afraid that the products that I suggested are not available in drugstores. Bain De Terre should be easy to find in most beauty supply stores. Phytologie, however, is a fairly new import from France, and you may meed to go to better hair salons to find it. It is definitely worth the search though.
Pantene is a good product, however in general you should be cautious of drugstore brands. The store brands are mass-produced to meet the minimum needs of every hair type. Further, they contain lots of water as a "filler" to make them cost effective to produce. By contrast, salon brands are specifically formulated for specific hair types, or to address specific problems. They are made with higher quality ingredients in a more concentrated form, thereby allowing you to use less and achieve better results than with store brands. Initially, salon brands may seem more expensive, however they tend to last longer (because you don't use as much each time), and they offer better results, so I believe they are actually a bargain by comparison.
When we go through the trouble of growing our hair long, why take a chance of damaging it by using products that at first glance may seem to be cheaper?
I am now stepping off my soap box.
Good Luck, and Cheers,
Geoff
Hi George,
I have thick, but fine wavy hair, and can have the same trouble with snarling hair.
The first thing I would suggest is to analyse the way you rince your hair. If you are not careful, you could be putting knots into your hair.
The next thing to be very careful of is the way you dry your hair. Best to wrap your hair with the towel, and squeeze the water out. Don't go wild here. This is were you can knot and break your hair, or cause frizziness. Dry your hair in the direction that it grows to avoid roughing up the cuticle of the hair shaft, (which leads to damaged hair, and more snarls, etc.).
Last, I would suggest a leave-in conditioner. A product that works well for me is Bain De Terre's Recovery Complex, (use sparingly). Another product that I love is Phyto 9 by Phytologie.
Good Luck, let us know if this helps.
Cheers,
Geoff
I'm sure this goes without saying, but comb/brush out your hair before wahing it. That helps me tremendously. I use Aussie Hair Insurance leave-in. My hair is also fine, but not so thick. Maybe it will work for you.
Paul M.