5 DETANGLING SECRETS FOR NATURAL HAIR

If you have afro-textured hair, its curly nature will make the strands intertwine and entangle with one another. Many people struggle with detangling so much that they look like they’re in a gymnastic struggle with their hair. We promise you, it’s not that hard. In this blog post, you will learn how to detangle your curly or coily hair without tearing your head off.   

Why Should You Detangle Your Hair?

First and foremost, detangling your hair removes knots and shed hair from your curls. This in turn helps keep hair breakage and damage at a minimum. 

Also, detangling your hair ensures that moisture is evenly distributed amongst your hair strands. Similarly, it makes it easier for you to style your hair. 

Causes of Tangles in Hair

Generally, types 3 and 4 hairs are more prone to tangles than types 1 and 2. This is because of their curly nature. Hair tangles can also be caused by the following reasons:

• Using harsh hair products. 
• Sleeping without a satin hair scarf or bonnet on. 
• Lack of moisture in the hair. 
• Washing your hair roughly. 
• Drying your hair with a towel. 
• Heat damage. 

How to Detangle Easily

1. Use Enough Moisture

It is important to always keep your hair moisturized, most especially when you want to detangle it. Detangling dry hair will cause hair damage and breakage. Moisturizing your hair before detangling makes it easier for your detangling tool to slide through your hair. You can spray some water on your hair first and then follow with moisturizing oil or conditioner. 

2. Detangle with your fingers first

Before using a comb or a brush, it is advisable to detangle with your fingers first. This helps you gently take big knots that may cause hair breakage. You should moisturize your fingers with oil first to ensure that they glide through the hair smoothly. You should also take out rings or split fingernails so that they don’t tangle up your hair and cause breakage. 

3. Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush. 

Using the right tools while detangling your natural hair should be your priority. We have seen cases of people detangling afro-textured hair with rat-tail combs. This is just wrong. The only tools you’re allowed to detangle with are wide-tooth combs and detangling brush. This will ensure that your curls are protected from breakage. It also protects your scalp from too much pulling. 

4. Detangle from Roots to Ends

You must always handle your hair with utmost care and gentility because of the fragile nature of afro-textured hair. When detangling your hair, always work from the roots to the ends. This helps keep your hair from breaking. You must also part your hair into sections for easy detangling. You can work on each section at a time to protect your hair’s length. 

You can divide the hair into 4 sections or 6 sections for thick hair. 

5. Always Sleep with a Satin Hair Bonnet or Cap. 

One of the most common causes of tangles in hair is dryness or frizz. And this can be caused by sleeping without hair bonnets or scarves. You can make your next detangling easy by sleeping with either one of these. 

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In conclusion, detangling your hair doesn’t have to be a dreadful experience. If you follow these tips, you will find it easier to detangle your hair with less hair damage and breakage. What kinds of moisturizers do you use on your hair? Let us know by commenting.