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Hi,
My hair is often forming what I call "knots" (I don't know if this is the correct technicial term or not). What is happening is that two bunches of hairs will get fused together in a very complicated way near the ends. I tried pulling the hair out once, but that made a velcro-like sound, and I know that couldn't have been good. What should I do about this?
More importantly, is there something I can do to prevent this from happening? Is this something that is more common in curly hair? (I've been thinking about getting it straightened) Are there any less-drastic measures I can take like shampooing more or using a conditioner?
Help; it's getting very frustrating!
Thanks,
Rick
Are you saying you don't use a conditioner? I suggest you shampoo less but condition every time, combing your hair out in the shower with the conditioner on it. Also, buy some jojoba and dab a little on your ends.
I used to get mats in my hair. Brushing them out caused lots of damage. It's much better to prevent them.
That's funny, I found two of those in my hair earlier, only the second time I've ever found them. I use conditioner, always, and leave in, although the leave in is quite thick and heavy, designed for slightly relaxing kinks and curls. I come accross these matts after 3-4 days after wahsing my hair.
I have used conditioner (although I must admit I haven't done it too often) but I have no experience with using a leave-in. How does that work? I am interested in this kind you talk about that is supposed to help reduce curliness.
I'm not really sure how it works, but all you do is apply it to the hair after shampooing, and conditioning, and let it dry, then give your head a shake about after like an hour. It work pretty good, but my hair is wavy, mostly straight/wavy, but sometimes curly too, and the leave in doesn't make my hair as straight as a pencil! It Just stops the ringletsforming at the ends of my bangs.
I use the shampoo too, by the same make, but a different conditioner.
Hi Rick, I know what you mean, knots can be a real bummer. I have to keep my hair in multiple hair bands at about 4 inch intervals along its entire length. I have a mix of straight, wavy, and curly hair. I can comb through my hair hundreds of times and still have tangles. What happens is that the curly hairs straighten out for a few seconds after the comb passes through. Then they retract like a coil spring wrapping around other hair strands causing tangles which lead to matting and knots. My type of hair and yours can NEVER be totally tangle free. I deal with knots by slipping them apart one hair at a time. Go for the loosest strands first. If you get down to a point where no additional strands will budge try squashing the knot between your thumb and the point of a comb tooth. Use just enough pressure to spread the knot a little. It may be a little painful on your thumb. Once these stubborn strands are loosened you can continue taking the knot apart one hair at a time. Hair is surprisingly tough and the hair in that knot will sustain little or no damage from this method if you use a plastic comb. Absalom
What should I do about this? More importantly,
is there something I can do to prevent this from happening?
Over a period of many months and under many different conditions
I have 'discovered' that L'Oreal MELTing Gel used
on damp OR dry hair will go a long way in preventing
those much-dreaded knots & tangles.
Apply liberal amounts (especially towards the ends of your locks).
MELTinf Gel is extremely SLICK and must be rinsed off your hands
before you can even hold your comb.
It is best to use this product BEFORE the knots form,
but it will also help in detangling if the knots have already formed.
Experiment as everyone's hair is different.
Good Luck!
I don't know how curly your hair is, but my hair (being very curly indeed) gets tons of these knots. I don't brush my hair, but because of the curl, you can't tell that it's full of knots and such. Whenever I do decide to work some loose, I do it while I have conditioner in my hair in the shower, and at that the most I do is finger comb.
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Mine isn't even 3 years old yet, and already it knows how to tie knots. All by itself. Nobody taught it.
So keep it growing. By the time it's five maybe it'll be able to do long division for you.
ROFLMAO That is hilarious. Mine is 13 and is an expert at tying knots. Absalom
OMG! it's only another 5 years and it'll be leaving you to go to University.
ROFL again, I hope not, I want to have it for the rest of my life. Absalom
Hi Rick
If you're not using conditioner regularly then you should. Here are the basics:
Everytime you wash your hair once you have finished shampooing, then use conditioner (the rinse out kind). Use it EVERYTIME you wash your hair.
DO NOT use a 2in1 shampoo & conditioner, and DO NOT Shampoo after you condition, cos the shampoo is essentially 'soap for hair' it cleans by striping the hair of dirt (and natural oils), the conditioner is designed to put back what the shampoo takes out. With this in mind it should always be 'poo first condition after. And the two should not be mixed in the same bottle.
Personally I have to use conditioner Everytime I wet my hair as just can't get the tangles and knots out, so I've now gotten a mild daily use conditioner which I'll use whenever I wet my hair. (5 days a week)
Then there is LEAVE-IN Conditioner, this stuff you apply after you've gotten out of the shower to either damp or dry hair as directed, it helps to continue to fight tangles throughout the day.
I use Leave-in as required depending on how easily I'm finding it to detangle my hair in a morning.
