It’s no secret that maintaining long and beautiful hair requires good care. But, I think we can all agree, one of the most frustrating things about having long hair, is probably having toconstantly deal with knots and tangles! Not only is it time consuming, but could also be quite painful and damaging.

In this blog post, we’ll share the best tips on how to detangle your hair and minimize knots.

How To Minimize Tangling

Whether we like it or not (and we don’t), our hair, as well as hair extensions, will tangle. While some hair types are more prone to matting than others, it is something that we can’t avoid completely. There are, however, some things you can do to minimize tangling and the damage that comes from it. Here are our favourite tips on how you can do that:

1. Condition your hair  

Conditioning the hair will restore moisture back into it, leaving it smoother and less likely to tangle. We recommend to always condition your hair after washing, as well as using a deep conditioning mask every one or two weeks. Tip: condition the ends only, to avoid greasy roots.

2. Use a wide tooth comb

Although it may be tempting to use a brush because it’s ‘faster’, using a wide tooth comb (or a special detangling brush) is a much better idea, trust me! Not only will it remove the tangles more efficiently, but you will also protect your hair from being torn and damaged. Start at the bottom of the knot, and *keyword: patiently* work your way up until it is combed out completely.

3. Brush your hair consistently

If your hair is prone to tangling, it’s probably not a good idea to let it down all day (especially in the wind) without brushing it. Brush your hair 2-3 times a day using a soft bristle brush, especially before a shower and before sleeping. Be gentle while brushing, ladies!

4. Protect your hair while you sleep

Speaking of sleeping, did you know that hair can also get tangled while you sleep?Brush your hair before going to sleep.We highly recommend sleeping with dry hair – wet hair is very delicate and is much more prone to frizzing and breaking.

5. Choose the right products

Avoid any products that contain alcohol. Alcohol is really the one that you want to avoid. It really dries out your hair and makes it more prone to tangling. Instead, go for natural, sulfate and alcohol free products, or those specifically designed for tangled hair. 

Why does my hair tangle? 

There could be a few reasons why your hair is tangling a lot. Hair texture, frequency of brushing, exposure to wind, as well as the healthiness of the hair, can all contribute to matting. 
For example, your hair is more likely to tangle if: 
It is super thick and curly
It is long and fine
It is very dry and damaged
You don’t brush your hair throughout the day, etc.

Helpful Detangling Tips 

Split your hair in manageable sections:  tackling a knot can definitely be frustrating! We recommend to work on detangling your hair one section at a time.
Never brush wet hair: wet hair is much more likely to break than dry hair.
Use your fingers: to gently detangle your hair periodically throughout the day .
Tie your hair: in a braid or a ponytail on windy days or when being active.

Does your hair tangle easily? What are some things you do to prevent it, and how do you deal with knots? Please share with us by commenting below – we love reading your comments!