HOW TO TACKLE TANGLED HAIR

If you’re finding tangled hair is becoming the biggest nuisance in your beauty routine, then look no further – we’re here to help!

Tangled hair can affect just about anyone with hair long enough to twist and knot together, and if left unchecked can be quite painful to fix. While all hair types are susceptible to tangling, some of hair types are naturally more prone to tangling than others - such as curly or coily hair, or fine hair.

Here’s how to keep your hair smooth, sleek and tangle-free.

What causes tangled hair?

Tangled hair is when your locks become twisted and knotted together, either with other strands or strands of ‘dead’ hair which occur due to natural shedding.

Hair can get tangled because of the following reasons:

• Day to day movement and manipulation - this  can be intensified if you have dry, damaged hair as static and friction builds up between strands.
• Aggressive brushing, excessive washing, and using the wrong products can strip your hair of natural oils, rendering it dry and prone to knotting.
• Rough towel drying can cause strands to ‘knot’ together and damage your hair’s cuticle, leaving it feeling rough and frizzy.
• Skipping regular brushing or combing can lead to tangles. It’s important to gently brush your hair every day, even if you feel your mane doesn’t need it.
• Environmental factors such as heat, windy days, pollution and humidity can make your hair more  prone to tangling. Wind whips your strands together, and heat and humidity cause your strands to swell and interlock. Pollutants in the air can rob your hair of moisture and lead to dryness and damage - a surefire recipe for knots.

Should I detangle my hair when it’s wet or dry?

Your hair type tends to be the biggest factor in how it should be detangled.

• Fine, straight hair may only need gentle combing through with fingers and a brush or comb when dry - however, you can also detangle damp fine hair.
• Very wavy or coily hair will probably need to be damp (not saturated), as this will let your brush slip through tangles a little easier.

Ultimately, you can rarely go wrong with detangling damp hair, as long as you’re gentle, use a nourishing oil or leave-in conditioner, and don’t tug or pull on any knots.

How to detangle your hair

• Before you wash your hair, brush it through as gently and thoroughly as you can with a wide-toothed comb.
• If you have a lot of knots then start with a wide-toothed comb; this will remove bigger knots, then move onto using a smaller comb. Start at the ends and work your way up using gentle strokes to detangle knots. Starting at the roots and pulling downwards could make tangles worse.
• Don’t tug or pull on any knots - and take your time. Bigger knots can be more problematic, and may need a little more work.
• Once you’ve removed as many knots as possible, gently wash your hair using a gentle circular motion, and avoid rubbing your strands together roughly. Our Miraculous Recovery Repairing Shampoo is infused with smoothing ceramides and repairs frizzy, dry, damaged hair, at the cuticle layer, for increased shine and manageability.
• Apply a smoothing conditioner through your lengths and use a wide-toothed comb to smooth it through. Our Miraculous Recovery Repairing Conditioner is made with ceramides and Anti-Damage Technology to smooth and repair your hair’s damaged cuticle, leaving it shiny and ready to style.
• Gently squeeze out any excess water, then gently wrap your hair in a microfibre towel or old t-shirt.
• Follow with applying our Miraculous Recovery Daily Miracle Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair for instant detangling, and repeat the process of gently brushing your hair, starting with a wide-toothed comb and moving on to a smaller-toothed comb or brush.
• Once your hair’s knot-free, style as usual.

What should I do if I can’t remove all the knots in my hair?

If you’re really struggling to remove the knots in your hair, we’d recommend visiting your stylist. They will be able to remove the knots themselves, or they may recommend a shorter style for you, and cut the knots out. We don’t recommend you cut out any knots yourself at home - always talk to a professional if the knots aren’t coming out of your hair.