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The dreaded TnT. Well I haven't posted in a while but I haven't cut my hair either, other than a self trim because the ends were getting a bit to difficult to comb through. My question for the hair vets, seeing as I have only grown my hair for the last 3 years I think now, is how does someone with thick, wavy, coarse hair comb through without breakage.
Honestly I have to comb my hair it looks horrible if I don't and gets tangled easily, even when my hair is in a bun/½ bun, ponytail, or many other options to keep the hair safe. I have noticed a lot of breakage up top, I assume it is mostly breakage, but I try and console myself by saying it is a lot of new growth too. I keep my hair well hydrated for the most part, been doing a lot better. I use mostly all natural products, except my conditioner. I was hoping not to get the conditioner that I love but honestly it makes my hair manageable. I hate the little hairs that stick out from the top, it makes my hair look messy, which I would like to avoid that connotation with long hairs. So to make a long story short what do you guys suggest, other than finger combing, which doesn't help much, to safely comb through my hair type.
I'll post a pic soon guys it has been some time since the photo and my hair is about mid back even with the 3 inches I just recently cut myself to promote hair health and prevent tangles/breaking.
Ziggy
I have the same kind of hair. I minimize tangles by using Only WEN cleansing conditioner to both clean and condition. Then while damp, I apply Ojon oil to bottom half of my hair. Works well to keep tangles at a minimum and keeps ends healthy. Hope it works for you. Both products are cheapest if purchased through QVC.
You need a really wide-tooth comb, and when combing hair, start at the ends first, then work your way up to the roots. If you are having breakage, your hair is being snagged on the teeth of the comb. You may find it easier to comb if you use a leave-in conditioner. Or alternately, comb hair when in the shower while you still have conditioner in it, then rinse carefully. It will be easier to comb it once you are done. Wide-tooth combs have wider teeth with wider spaces, usually around an 1/8 inch. You might have to try a beauty supply store, or shop online to find one.
Let me elaborate on what Carol says here, when she says "start at the ends first":
Say you mentally label your roots up top as "A" and your ends as "E". Label points in between as "B", "C", and "D".
At first, comb from D to E. Take all shed hairs out of your comb each time you run it through your hair, so those strands don't re-enter your mane to make tangles.
Then comb from C to E. Then B to E. Then finally, A to E.
There is nothing special about the number of letters you use. If you have really long or curly hair, you will need more segments for your combing job, while if you hair is straight or shorter, you will need less.
I doubt you will run out of letters of the alphabet unless your name is Scott.
Bill
You should also finger comb first. If you thoroughly finger comb
your hair you can eliminate tangels before the comb finds them.
I have been trying the finger combing and have gotten a wide tooth comb, I think it is like 1/2 and inch. So hopefully this helps. Thanks guys for the replies. I just want to keep my hair looking grand as long as I can ;p.
Ziggy