Start
with damp hair, then detangle it in sections.
It took me a while to understand
that sectioning off my hair (in about six to eight different parts) is a game-changer for getting down to the nitty
gritty of my tangles. Since natural hair can be more on the dense side, swiping
a comb through it in one pass without sectioning first is an easy way to miss a
bunch of knots. “For someone with super curly/4C hair, I would say detangle in
smaller sections and detangle more often,” Witherspoon tells SELF. “For someone
with a wavy hair texture, it’s best to part it in larger sections. In general,
detangling once or twice a week will work best for all textures.”
Corney adds that detangling natural hair dry is a definite no no. “Combing
hair dry compromises the elasticity, which refers to the hair’s ability to
stretch and bounce back without breaking,” she explains. Witherspoon agrees,
adding that if the hair is dripping wet, the water/moisture will help
products
glide through it more smoothly, especially if the hair is super curly. Pro tip
for refreshing second day curls? Spritz hair with a spray bottle containing one
part water and one part conditioner.
Use
all the tools at your disposal (including your fingers) to rid hair of tangles.
When it comes to smoothing out
natural hair, don’t be afraid to go all in, which can often include finger
detangling. Finger detangling allows you to be more gentle with your curls, resulting in less breakage. There have
been plenty of times when I’ve been less forgiving with a comb than I am with
my fingertips. Starting with your hands and later adding in tools will help
minimize hair damage. “A good shampoo, conditioner and leave in is essential
when detangling,” Corney explains. Garnier Honey Treasures is the bomb for at home
use, and tools like a Denman brush (the 9 row is my favorite), a hair pick, wide tooth combs are also extremely
helpful.
Try
using a detangling product for extra assistance.
“Some detangling products do really
work,” says Corney. “Finding the one that works for you may be a bit of trial
and error, but don’t fret. Once you find your ‘it’ product you’ll know,” she
explains. Finding the right detangling product to assist in getting the job
done depends on a number of factors, including hair type and amount of slip
(lubrication that a product adds to your hair). One of my favorite detangling
products to use right now is the Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash because it
helps get my hair super soft and hydrated, which makes it easier to detangle.
Using products that help tools easily glide through your coils means less snagging and time spent
detangling.
“As a curl specialist I’ve had to
deal with a lot of tangles. I’ve also tried a lot of detangling products on the
market. My personal favorite is Wash Day Wonder by DevaCurl. It has cut my time
at the sink in half,” says Witherspoon.
Don’t
start at the root when detangling.
Corney suggests detangling natural
hair from the ends instead of the roots, as one of the most common mistakes
made when detangling natural hair is to start in the front
or where the hair is most difficult to untangle. “Hair is usually most dense in
the middle,” she explains. “If you start there, you’ll get through the most
difficult parts first which can reduce breakage in the long run.”
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