Key Takeaways

• Detangle wet hair with conditioner, starting from the ends with your fingers, then using a wide tooth comb. For dry hair, use a leave-in conditioner or hair oil, and work in sections.
• Dryness, heat styling, split ends, and rough handling can cause tangled hair.
• Prevent knots with gentle care and Nº.5 Leave-In Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner for continuous care from cortex to cuticle.

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Knot Anymore: Managing Tangled Hair and Knots

We all know the struggle: you’re trying to get a comb through your hair, only to be met with resistance in the form of knots. While removing the tangles in your hair can feel like a challenge, using the right techniques and products makes the process easier. Manage knotted hair and prevent breakage with this guide to detangling.

What Causes Hair Tangling?

Tangled hair occurs when two strands of hair wrap around each other to form a knot. If this happens to multiple strands of hair, removing the knots becomes more difficult. Damaged hair is more prone to tangling, while stronger hair doesn’t tangle as frequently. Other factors that can cause hair tangling include:

• Using harsh haircare products
• Over-washing your hair
• Massaging too aggressively while shampooing
• Lack of proper hydration
• Frequent heat styling
• Rubbing hair with a towel
• Sleeping with hair loose
• Wind exposure
• Split ends
• Inconsistent brushing or overbrushing

Detangling Wet Hair

For most hair types and textures, we recommend detangling your hair after you’ve applied conditioner. If you have curly, wavy, and/or coarser hair, here’s what you should do:

1. After shampooing, or once your hair is wet, generously apply conditioner throughout your hair.

2. Using your fingers, gently comb through your hair, beginning at the ends and working your way up. Avoid speeding through the process, as this can cause breakage.

3. Once you’ve removed most of your tangles, switch to a wide tooth comb and repeat the process, moving from the ends of your hair to the roots.

Detangling Dry Hair

For finer and/or straighter hair types, you’ll be better off detangling your hair dry with the help of conditioning products, like this:

1. Apply a hair oil, leave-in conditioneror detangling product throughout your hair.

2. Divide your hair into four small sections, working on one section at a time to help you slow down and prevent damage.

3. Using a wide tooth comb or a brush, start going through your hair from the ends while gently working your way upward. Be careful not to yank your hair.

How to Prevent Tangled Hair

Preventing tangled hair starts with a great haircare routine. Try these tips and products to reduce knots and promote healthier-looking hair: