How to Handle Tangled Hair

De-tangle your hair the hassle-free way.

As anyone with long or curly locks knows, dealing with tangled hair can be a time-consuming -- and sometimes painful -- process. Instead of chopping off those luscious locks, simply familiarize yourself with some little-known tricks that are guaranteed to make de-tangling your hair a cinch. By making some minor alterations to your usual haircare routine, you can turn your scalp into a tangle-free zone. Soon, you'll be laying waste to hair tangles in a timely manner and, quite literally, getting this problem out of your hair.

Things You'll Need

• Conditioner
• Towels
• Hair relaxer
• Wide-toothed comb

Instructions

1. Condition your hair daily. This will help relax your hair and make it less prone to tangling.

2. Rinse your hair with cold water after shampooing and conditioning. In addition to closing up your cuticles, this serves to relax tangle-prone locks.

3. Dry your hair with a towel. While they might be convenient, blow dryers have a tendency to dry out hair, making it even more prone to tangles. When towel drying your hair, make a point of blotting it instead of wrapping the towel around your head and giving it a quick, aggressive drying.

4. Apply a hair relaxer after drying your hair. After applying the relaxer, use your hands or a wide-toothed comb to gently massage the product into your hair.

5. Get regular trims. Hair that is kept neatly trimmed seldom falls prey to split ends and breakage.

6. Use styling gels and mousses sparingly. These products tend to make hair sticky, unmanageable and tangle-prone.

Tips & Warnings

• If you live in an area prone to high winds, keep long hair bunched up. Allowing the wind to ravage your locks will almost certainly result in tangles.

References

• Long Healthy Hair Advisor: Tangled Hair Solutions to Prevent and Remove Hair Tangles
• Hair Boutique: Hairstyling Tips: Prevent Fine Hair From Tangling
• She Radiance: Ways to Deal With Tangled Hair: July 2009