Each hair is unique and therefore requires specific products and methods of care, including when untangling the hair.
The popular saying “hair is the frame of your face” has been said, but what happens when that frame isn’t there on those good days? What to do when it’s hard to even untangle your hair? Calm down, don’t despair, it’s super normal for your hair to get a little unruly from time to time. Therefore, we have put together some tips for you to get rid of knots and keep your hair more beautiful and healthy.
Choosing a comb/brush
Initially, it may seem a little silly to say that the choice of comb or hairbrush makes a difference, after all, they all look the same, right? However, this is not true. Each type of material has an effect on the strands and each strand has a material that suits it best.
Consequently, there are very good types of combs/brushes for untangling hair, they are: wooden combs, mainly for curly and frizzy hair, racket brush and tangle teezer. These pieces have something in common, separate bristles, which allow for a greater range of movements, but without harming the hair. The wooden comb, unlike other options, also offers a reduction in hair electrostatics, which reduces frizz.
Hair styling cream is for everyone
Yes, that’s right. Combing cream is not exclusive to curly hair, straight hair also needs a little extra help when untangling the strands. At the same time as it helps with combing, it keeps the hair hydrated and aligned, preventing frizz and dryness.
Okay, but is it bottom-up or top-down?
The answer is simple, but not very obvious, because many women still do it wrong. The right way to start detangling your hair is from the ends to the roots. This occurs because the strands tend to be drier in their length and ends, consequently, this is the part that curls the most and generates knots. If you start combing from the roots to the ends you will probably create a big knot at the end and you won’t be able to undo it without breaking your hair.
Hair breakage is not only bad because of the frizz it causes, but also because of the wear and tear on the hair fiber, which creates a cycle, as broken hair dries out and the dryness further proves the appearance of knots and tangles in the strands.
Can I untangle my hair while showering?
Yes you can ! The water, together with the conditioner, makes it easier for the comb/brush to penetrate the hair more subtly, consequently, not damaging it as much as if it were dry. For curly and frizzy hair, combing should always be done with wet or at least damp hair, as the fibers in these types of hair tend to be drier and thinner, they become more susceptible to breakage.
The consequences of this breakage in curly hair is the deformation of the curl and that unwanted effect of straw, dull and shapeless hair. Therefore, always choose to untangle wet hair, using a cream specific to your hair and a comb/brush that is ideal too.
Enemy number 1 of embarrassment
It’s not the comb or the brush. The number one enemy of tangled hair is hydration. That’s right, maintaining a routine of hydrating and nourishing your hair prevents it from drying out too much and developing the dreaded knots. What causes this dryness can come from several sources, such as: using a straightener, very hot baths, too much exposure to the sun and the use of chemical processes on the hair.
Therefore, avoid this type of action and maintain a hair schedule suitable for your hair type. Whether straight, wavy or curly, when untangling your hair, you need to be calm and careful.
Opt for more natural products
In addition to the previous tips, it is important to pay attention to the products you use to untangle your hair. Use salt and paraben-free products to avoid drying out your hair. But first of all, choose products whose recipes are based on natural oils and vitamins, as this will help your hair look more beautiful from the inside out.
Other tricks…
At the same time as using the styling cream and the ideal comb/brush, it is a good idea to pay attention to some of these other tips:
Detangle hair by quadrants
When combing your hair, in addition to starting the process at the ends, dividing your hair into sections makes the process easier and prevents your hair from tangling with each other, creating more knots.
Friction creates hair tangles
Just like chemistry and the use of a straightener, friction with your pillowcase causes your hair to dry out. Therefore, it is best to replace them with satin pillowcases, because this material has a property in its formation that does not allow the hair, when in contact with the fiber, to dry out as much.
Hair loose or tied up?
When you go to sleep, choose to tie your hair up. However, be very careful not to tie it too tightly, as this could cause the threads to break. The most suitable type of way to tie your hair is the pineapple bun, primarily because it prevents your hair from tangling during the night and reduces the surface area in contact with the pillowcase.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can make a pineapple bun to help you detangle your hair:
Last but not least
Never tie or sleep with your hair wet, in addition to breaking it, you will be creating an environment conducive to the development of dandruff and fungus, no one wants that, right?! Therefore, wash your hair at a time when you know it will dry naturally or when you have the time and inclination to dry it. Also, only tie it up after you are sure it has dried completely.
Therefore, we hope that these tips will make your locks even more beautiful and healthy. If you liked this article, how about finding out more about hair? Take a look at this other article Broken Hair – Why does this happen?
Sources: Beleza na Web, All Things Hair and Cabelo.
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