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Hair tangles can break hair and damage it thus ruining your chances of growing your hair or promoting healthy hair. However, if tangles are prevented and removed properly, then it is much less likely for the hair to break and cause split ends or come out.

Detangling Spray/Cream/Gels – These are a great way to remove tangles easily, they help to make the hair easier to comb and detangling, a little bit is required otherwise the hair can become greasy, use a dollop of the product onto the hair. To apply the product, rub your finger through the length of the hair this will make the knots and tangles easier to remove.

Wide Comb – Using a wide comb brush through your hair after applying the product, this should be done in a special way. Separate the hair into sections using the wide comb so you can detangle a bit at a time, this will speed up the process and it gentle to your hair. Clip the other sections away from the hair you are combing. Start with the bottom of the hair, use the wide comb and start combing through the hair slowly working your way to the top of the hair, this will remove the knots and tangles. If you start at the top the tangles will clump in the middle or towards the bottom because you are getting the tangled hair and putting them together, this will lead to hair breakage and the hair will fall off especially if it tangles extremely badly. When you’ve done this clip it up and start on another piece until you’ve de-tangled your whole hair.

Keep them at bay – If your hair is always getting tangled, put it into buns, this will protect your hair and also make sure that you do not get tangles all the time. Furthermore, before washing hair comb the hair to keep them at bay. During washing do not scrub at the hair in all directions when conditioning but in a downwards direction to keep the tangles at bay, here it is best to use a wide comb and start from the bottom to the top combing out the hair and making sure there will be less tangles. When drying the hair, put it into a bun, this will not create tangles and will smoothen the hair.

Removing hair tangles will be much easier with the above steps, make sure to prevent the tangles from occurring as much as possible though!

Everyone would like to have shiny, smooth, gorgeous hair, like hair shown in commercials. When you have frizzy, damaged, lifeless hair instead though, you have some serious work to do.

Trims

Try sliding your hands through your hair, starting at the scalp and ending at the tips. If you observe a difference in texture, or if you feel something different at the ends, you are definitely due for a trim. It is wise to arrange for monthly trimmings of damaged areas with split ends.

Avoid heat

Do not use a blow- dryer, hot comb or hot rollers in your hair. The rollers and the hot combs do a lot of damage, because as the heat is applied, they stretch your hair. Already damaged hair will be even further damaged, as a result. If you absolutely have to use a blow-dryer ( like in winter for example, when you cannot let your hair dry alone), then always remember to keep the heat on the lowest setting. Also, always avoid extensive sun exposure.

Choose the right shampoo

Many shampoos consist of cleaning agents that can further damage your hair. It is important to choose acidic shampoos with a pH between 4.5 and 6.7. When washing your hair, try to massage gently. Avoid washing your hair every day, three times a week is perfectly okay. Washing hair daily will deplete hair from natural oils. Pay attention to the ingredients mentioned in the shampoos and conditioners. Choose products that contain little or no alcohol. If your shampoo and conditioner are extremely fragrant, it is quite possible that they contain plenty of alcohol. You can also make your own natural shampoo, by mixing chamomile flowers, comfrey root, elder flowers and nettle with boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes and then add 1/4 cup of cider vinegar. Using that shampoo on a regular basis, will help your damaged hair become shiny and soft.

Balanced diet

A diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help your body grow healthier and stronger hair. Prefer fish and nuts, green vegetables and beans.

Hair colors

It is advisable to use semi- permanent hair colors in damaged hair, which can coat the hair strands and make them appear lustrous. They do not contain ammonia, therefore are not harmful to the hair.

Coconut to the rescue

Mix well a cup of coconut milk and two tablespoons of gram flour. Massage it gently for about 5 minutes into your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Use this once a week.

Intensive moisturizer

Add a teaspoon of honey into three cups of warm water and massage through your hair after washing them. Do not rinse, let it stay in your hair all night long. Use this twice a week.

Everyone would like to have shiny, smooth, gorgeous hair, like hair shown in commercials. When you have frizzy, damaged, lifeless hair instead though, you have some serious work to do.

Trims

Try sliding your hands through your hair, starting at the scalp and ending at the tips. If you observe a difference in texture, or if you feel something different at the ends, you are definitely due for a trim. It is wise to arrange for monthly trimmings of damaged areas with split ends.

Avoid heat

Do not use a blow- dryer, hot comb or hot rollers in your hair. The rollers and the hot combs do a lot of damage, because as the heat is applied, they stretch your hair. Already damaged hair will be even further damaged, as a result. If you absolutely have to use a blow-dryer ( like in winter for example, when you cannot let your hair dry alone), then always remember to keep the heat on the lowest setting. Also, always avoid extensive sun exposure.

Choose the right shampoo

Many shampoos consist of cleaning agents that can further damage your hair. It is important to choose acidic shampoos with a pH between 4.5 and 6.7. When washing your hair, try to massage gently. Avoid washing your hair every day, three times a week is perfectly okay. Washing hair daily will deplete hair from natural oils. Pay attention to the ingredients mentioned in the shampoos and conditioners. Choose products that contain little or no alcohol. If your shampoo and conditioner are extremely fragrant, it is quite possible that they contain plenty of alcohol. You can also make your own natural shampoo, by mixing chamomile flowers, comfrey root, elder flowers and nettle with boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes and then add 1/4 cup of cider vinegar. Using that shampoo on a regular basis, will help your damaged hair become shiny and soft.

Balanced diet

A diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help your body grow healthier and stronger hair. Prefer fish and nuts, green vegetables and beans.

Hair colors

It is advisable to use semi- permanent hair colors in damaged hair, which can coat the hair strands and make them appear lustrous. They do not contain ammonia, therefore are not harmful to the hair.

Coconut to the rescue

Mix well a cup of coconut milk and two tablespoons of gram flour. Massage it gently for about 5 minutes into your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Use this once a week.

Intensive moisturizer

Add a teaspoon of honey into three cups of warm water and massage through your hair after washing them. Do not rinse, let it stay in your hair all night long. Use this twice a week.

Everyone would like to have shiny, smooth, gorgeous hair, like hair shown in commercials. When you have frizzy, damaged, lifeless hair instead though, you have some serious work to do.

Trims

Try sliding your hands through your hair, starting at the scalp and ending at the tips. If you observe a difference in texture, or if you feel something different at the ends, you are definitely due for a trim. It is wise to arrange for monthly trimmings of damaged areas with split ends.

Avoid heat

Do not use a blow- dryer, hot comb or hot rollers in your hair. The rollers and the hot combs do a lot of damage, because as the heat is applied, they stretch your hair. Already damaged hair will be even further damaged, as a result. If you absolutely have to use a blow-dryer ( like in winter for example, when you cannot let your hair dry alone), then always remember to keep the heat on the lowest setting. Also, always avoid extensive sun exposure.

Choose the right shampoo

Many shampoos consist of cleaning agents that can further damage your hair. It is important to choose acidic shampoos with a pH between 4.5 and 6.7. When washing your hair, try to massage gently. Avoid washing your hair every day, three times a week is perfectly okay. Washing hair daily will deplete hair from natural oils. Pay attention to the ingredients mentioned in the shampoos and conditioners. Choose products that contain little or no alcohol. If your shampoo and conditioner are extremely fragrant, it is quite possible that they contain plenty of alcohol. You can also make your own natural shampoo, by mixing chamomile flowers, comfrey root, elder flowers and nettle with boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes and then add 1/4 cup of cider vinegar. Using that shampoo on a regular basis, will help your damaged hair become shiny and soft.

Balanced diet

A diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help your body grow healthier and stronger hair. Prefer fish and nuts, green vegetables and beans.

Hair colors

It is advisable to use semi- permanent hair colors in damaged hair, which can coat the hair strands and make them appear lustrous. They do not contain ammonia, therefore are not harmful to the hair.

Coconut to the rescue

Mix well a cup of coconut milk and two tablespoons of gram flour. Massage it gently for about 5 minutes into your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Use this once a week.

Intensive moisturizer

Add a teaspoon of honey into three cups of warm water and massage through your hair after washing them. Do not rinse, let it stay in your hair all night long. Use this twice a week.

Hair tangles can break hair and damage it thus ruining your chances of growing your hair or promoting healthy hair. However, if tangles are prevented and removed properly, then it is much less likely for the hair to break and cause split ends or come out.

Detangling Spray/Cream/Gels – These are a great way to remove tangles easily, they help to make the hair easier to comb and detangling, a little bit is required otherwise the hair can become greasy, use a dollop of the product onto the hair. To apply the product, rub your finger through the length of the hair this will make the knots and tangles easier to remove.

Wide Comb – Using a wide comb brush through your hair after applying the product, this should be done in a special way. Separate the hair into sections using the wide comb so you can detangle a bit at a time, this will speed up the process and it gentle to your hair. Clip the other sections away from the hair you are combing. Start with the bottom of the hair, use the wide comb and start combing through the hair slowly working your way to the top of the hair, this will remove the knots and tangles. If you start at the top the tangles will clump in the middle or towards the bottom because you are getting the tangled hair and putting them together, this will lead to hair breakage and the hair will fall off especially if it tangles extremely badly. When you’ve done this clip it up and start on another piece until you’ve de-tangled your whole hair.

Keep them at bay – If your hair is always getting tangled, put it into buns, this will protect your hair and also make sure that you do not get tangles all the time. Furthermore, before washing hair comb the hair to keep them at bay. During washing do not scrub at the hair in all directions when conditioning but in a downwards direction to keep the tangles at bay, here it is best to use a wide comb and start from the bottom to the top combing out the hair and making sure there will be less tangles. When drying the hair, put it into a bun, this will not create tangles and will smoothen the hair.

Removing hair tangles will be much easier with the above steps, make sure to prevent the tangles from occurring as much as possible though!