Not only does tangled, tangled hair look messy, but it can also be painful and difficult to comb, and cause breakage. There are many things that can cause frizz, such as certain hairstyles and the use of heat. However, hair can also become tangled when shampooing or drying. Tight curls are even easier to tangle, long hair too. While there are a number of ways to deal with frizz, it's even better to prevent them.
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Part 1 of 3: Preventing Tangle During Treatment
Step 1. Comb hair before shampooing
Always use a wide-toothed comb or a wide brush with plastic-tipped bristles to thoroughly comb your hair before showering. This will prevent your hair from getting tangled when you wash it.
As a general rule, don't comb or brush your hair while it's still wet, as this will make your hair more prone to breakage and breakage
Step 2. Use shampoo properly
When shampooing, prioritize using shampoo on the scalp rather than on the hair shaft. Also, never pile your hair on top of your head. Use a natural shampoo that doesn't contain sulfates or harsh detergents, as these can dry out your hair.
Don't wash your hair every day, as this can strip your hair of its natural oils, making it dry and more prone to breakage
Step 3. Use conditioner after shampooing
After washing your hair with shampoo, run the conditioner into your hair with your fingers and untangle the tangles. Once the tangles are untangled, gently comb the hair with a wide-toothed comb.
- You shouldn't brush your hair while it's still wet, but as long as your hair has been conditioning and the tangles have been untangled, you can brush your hair with the right comb to distribute the conditioner.
- If your hair is thick, coarse, and tightly curled, use conditioner twice a day, not just once. Use regular conditioner every morning or after shampooing, and use a leave-in conditioner before bedtime.
Step 4. Dry hair gently
Instead of bandaging, twisting, or rubbing, simply wring the hair out with a towel to remove any excess water. You should avoid heating processes, such as using a blow dryer or straightener, which can dry out your hair and make it prone to breakage and tangles.
If you must dry your hair with a tool, use a towel and air dry your hair first to minimize tool time
Step 5. Moisturize your hair regularly
Healthy, damp hair is less frizzy and messy. So, in addition to using conditioner as usual, try doing a hair mask or deep conditioner treatment.
For a deep conditioning treatment, rub a quarter tablespoon of conditioner into your hair. Put on a shower cap or apply plastic to your head, then leave it on for 30 minutes to 1 hour before rinsing it off
Step 6. Lock in moisture at the ends of the hair
After conditioning the entire hair shaft, rub butter or hair oil into the ends. This layer will lock in the conditioner while helping to smooth and soften the ends of the hair. This way, the ends of your hair won't wrap around the stems themselves and create tangles.
You can skip this step if you have fine or medium hair. However, if your hair is thick, coarse, and tightly curled, you should do it
Step 7. Gently stretch the ends of the hair
This step is especially useful for tightly curled hair as stretching will prevent the ends from wrapping around the shafts themselves and creating frizzy strands. You can stretch the ends of your hair by wrapping them around the ends of a bobby pin.
You can also prevent frizz with twists, braids, and buns that will stretch the hair shaft
Part 2 of 3: Preventing Tangles All Day
Step 1. Tie your hair up while it's on
Braids, ponytails, or buns your hair up during exercise or swimming to prevent tangling. The less the hair moves and is exposed to sweat or dust, the easier it will be to brush afterwards.
Prevent hair and scalp damage by positioning the bun and ponytail in different places each time you style it. Also, make sure the ties are loose
Step 2. Protect your hair from the wind
Whether you're driving with the windows open or on a windy day, wear a scarf, hat, or special hairstyle to protect and prevent your hair from moving too much. Not only will the wind mess up your hairstyle, it will also make it frizzy.
Step 3. Treat your hair while you sleep
Although cotton is widely used for bedding, hair can rub against the cotton pillowcase while you sleep and get tangled. So, look for a soft cotton pillowcase, or a softer material like silk.
You can also wear a satin hat to protect your head from tangling while you sleep
Step 4. Trim the ends of the hair regularly
To maintain healthy hair and get rid of damaged ends, you should trim your ends every 8 months. However, if your hair tangles easily, consider trimming the ends every 3 months. Untangling hair can make it break. On the other hand, regularly trimming your hair will remove split ends and breakage, keeping it looking healthy and shiny.
Part 3 of 3: Dealing With Tangles
Step 1. Break it down little by little
Tie or pin most of the hair and leave a little for you to untangle. After untangling the section, tie or bun separate from the hair that is still tangled.
Step 2. Comb the hair with your fingers
Starting at the ends of your hair, run your fingers through the tangles there. The use of a comb can actually tighten the curls of the hair. So untangle your hair as much as possible with your fingers first.
Once the tangles at the ends of your hair are untangled, run your fingers from above them, working your way up a little, all the way to the top of your head
Step 3. Use water and conditioner as needed
On really tangled hair, apply conditioner that has been diluted with water. Let it sit for a few minutes, then continue untangling with your fingers.
Step 4. Repeat with the comb
Once the tangled hair is untangled with your fingers, and your fingers can move easily along the section of hair, use a wide-toothed comb to gently comb the section. Just like before, start combing from the ends of your hair and work your way up to the top of your head little by little.
- Part your hair into sections if you're still having a hard time combing it.
- Add a little more conditioner to help loosen the curls.
Step 5. Use the needle on the hair that is difficult to untangle
If there are strands of hair that you can't untangle with your fingers or a comb, insert a pin through the center, then twist the needle to loosen the loop.
Step 6. Trim the tangled hair as a last resort
If there's a strand of hair that you really can't untangle with conditioner, your fingers, a comb, or a pin, you may need to trim it. Use a sharp hair comb, and make sure to remove as much hair as possible from the loop before cutting it. Try to shift the loop to the ends of the hair as much as possible so that the length of the hair that has to be trimmed can be reduced.
