Detangling is one of the most important steps in your hair care routine.
Here’s how to detangle hair without causing damage.
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Experts in This Article
Roxie Seigle is a New York City-based hairstylist.
Savannah St. Jean is a hairstylist and the founder of Savannah Rae Beauty.
If its really hard to comb in general, it may bedamagedor too dry and brittle, Seigle warns.
Roxie Seigle is a New York City-based hairstylist.
So you may need treatments to soften and moisturize it.
How to Detangle Hair in 5 Steps
1.
Unravel out tangles with your hands first
Seigle recommends doing this step in the shower.
You should finger comb your hair as you wash it, she says.
She also warns against inadvertently tangling your hair while you wash it be being too rough.
She suggests being gentle and smooth products over it instead.
Apply detangling products
St. Jean loves to use the Re.Store treatment from Kevin Murphy for detangling.
Its both a cleanser and a deep conditioner, but it also heals damage, she says.
Seigle recommends that you opt to tackle tangles in dry hair after coming out of aprotective style like braids.
Roxie Seigle is a New York City-based hairstylist.
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Seigle loves the Mizani Miracle Milk spray for detangling.
Shop now:Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner, $23 to $35
4.
Seigle loves the detangling combs from Diane.
It is a very old-school brand thats been around forever, says Seigle.
And its very hardyou cant really break it.
Shop now:Diane shampoo comb, $4
Both Seigle and St. Jean recommend the brand Wet Brush.
Those are really good for detangling without giving as much strain, says St. Jean.
You want to stay away from really stiff synthetic brushes that dont have any bend or give to them.
Those can wreak havoc on your ends.
Shop now:Wet Brush, $10
For my money, I love the Kazmaleje Kurlsplus Paddle Comb.
Its a comb-brush hybrid and makes detangling my hair so easy.
Shop now:Kazmaleje Kurlsplus Paddle Comb, $22
5.
Do it slowly, take your time, and do it in stages.
Wash and repeat these pro tips whenever you find your tangles could use some TLC.
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