Article: Detangling Without Damage: Ends First, Always
Detangling Without Damage: Ends First, Always
Why It Works
Detangling is where most breakage happens. When hair is dry and tangled, every stroke of a comb drags knots tighter and snaps strands at their weakest point — usually the ends. And wet hair is even more fragile: it stretches and breaks far more easily than dry hair. The fix is not a stronger comb or more force. It is slip and patience. Slip — from water, conditioner, or leave-in — lets strands glide past each other instead of catching, and working in small sections from the ends up means each knot is undone gently, one at a time. That is how you keep the length you worked so hard to grow.
How To
- Never detangle dry, knotted hair: Mist your hair with water or smooth leave-in conditioner through it first. Slip is non-negotiable — dry detangling is where most breakage happens.
- Section it: Divide your hair into 4–6 sections and clip them up. Detangle one section at a time — small sections mean small knots, and small knots come out without a fight.
- Ends first, always: Start at the very ends and work your way up, a few inches at a time. Starting at the roots drags every knot down through the rest of your hair — that is how strands snap.
- Fingers first, then a wide-tooth comb: Use your fingers to gently pull apart the bigger tangles, then follow with a wide-tooth comb. Never force it — if the comb stops, back up and work the knot out with your fingers.
- Seal when you are done: Once a section is smooth, add a light layer of oil or leave-in to keep it soft and tangle-free until wash day. Detangle on wash day or before styling — never right before bed on dry hair.
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