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Does anybody have recommendations for getting tangles out of shoulder length hair? Its seams to be real bad after conditioning!
For a start, try Finger Combing first and using a Detangler if needed. This should help a real lot. :-)
Justin~
Detangler?
I think what Justin meant is detangling sprays. After finger combing hair thoroughly, then you would usually add some form of leave-in conditioner you can get at stores. It really depends on your regimen. For me, it would be the natural route like using extra virgin coconut oil that I would use for my ends, then I would finger comb, and then use a wide tooth wooden comb. I feel that if you add a little grease (like an essential oil), then you would lessen the friction, and thus lessen the breakage, but that is my own theory.
There are many ways to tackle tangles. It is just a matter of finding out what will work for your own hair, and this requires experimenting on products and tools such as a wide-tooth combs, a boar bristle brushes, a Tangle Teezer,brand name leave in conditioners that can take the form of a leave in spray or detangling spray, essential oils, etc...
hope this helps,
-rowie
As Justin has already mentioned! After washing, I just pat my hair with a towel to take the surface water off, then carefully finger comb. Then, while still wet, gently comb through with a wide tooth (Body Shop) wooden comb. There is also a "Tangle Teaser" which lots of our female long-haired friends use, but I haven't tried one so can't comment. Good luck, Ian
I have 'knott' issues too = 1.) I now wash scalp only: ( & let shampoo run down the length when rinsing ) 2.) I use a spray-in detangler on the ends 3.) I brush now before shampooing = but this is hard as I get mid length knotts = they are yukky = but with long hair in general = it teaches us PATIENCE.!!! - hope this helps - CEM. :O)
I can second this recommendation as this is what I generally do to keep tangles at bay.Also can't stress the importance of working out any tangles "before" washing your hair.It just makes life easier when your hair dries and you want to comb/brush your hair again:)
Mârk
As always, YMMV, but this should help with wash related tangles.
Detangle before washing hair, by whatever method works for you (me: finger detangle, comb out to clear out any sheds). When washing and conditioning avoid scrubbing the hair, work the products through the hair gently along the grain of the hair...one thing that can make this easier is diluting shampoo and conditioner with water so it doesn't have to be squished into the hair. Rinse with the grain of the hair. When drying, pat rather than scrub, if you are confident enough, wrap your hair/head with a microfiber towel, that will suck almost all the water out in a few minutes (OK, it takes about 15-20 for my knee length hair) to the no-drip point. Let it air dry the rest of the way. Detangle in your preferred way.
Microfibre, interesting! You mean like the kind you would clean with?
Yup. Or dog towels. I find the thin grabby ones (not the fancy finished/nubbly expensive ones) work the best.
Essentially, I lay the towel over my head, wrap it around my hair, and then wrap the tail around my head and clip it up.
The cheap ones are no good as body towels though, unless you like ripping at sensitive skin (eyelid removal anyone?)
Also, they don't shed lint, so nothing goes into your hair to cause additional tangles...one of the downsides of liking luxurious body towels...they shed until they aren't comfy any more.
Thanks for the tip, trolleypup, I'll be trying those out!
Try experimenting with different conditioners too, like ones promising silky, glossy, soft and/or straight hair. The results are of course far from as advertised (as with any hair product advertisement ever...), but still, they should help some. And indeed untangle with a wide tooth comb, starting from the bottom of your hair and gradually working your way up. Never start combing from too high up, unless you really like tangles :-)
I recommend Paul Mitchell's "The Detangler", which is a conditioner specifically designed to make hair less tangle-prone. It makes hair look much smoother and healthier as well.