Detangling Methods
Dry Detangling
This method is preferred by naturals whose hair tangles easily or who are about to shampoo their hair. Dry detangling is done by applying oil, conditioner, or a mixture of the two to the hair, then detangling it before cleansing. This method is great for several reasons:
- It can be done in front of the mirror and out of the shower to make it easier to see and remove the tangles.
- There is less chance for breakage since the hair is strongest when dry.
- The oils and or conditioner not only act as a lubricant for easier detangling, but they also help to moisturize the hair to reduce the dryness and matting that shampooing can cause.
Wet Detangling
The second method involves detangling the hair when it is wet and well lubricated with conditioner that has good slip. The reason why this method is so well loved is because:
- When the hair is wet it is more elastic and it is easier to detangle.
- The conditioner and the water creates more slip than oil and conditioner.
For maximum results, however, why not do both? A good dry detangling session before washing will help to improve your results when you detangle wet with plenty of conditioner after cleansing.
Now that you have read about the different detangling tools and the methods, I wish you all the best in your detangling endeavors.
How do you detangle? What are your go-to detangling tools and methods?
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