5 Hacks To Easily Detangle Your Hair

If you’re reading this then you’ve probably experienced the dreaded battle. You pick up your hairbrush and start to move it through your hair. It instantly snags, you feel a jolt of pain through your scalp and the slow process of detangling begins. It is inevitable considering the environmental factors your hair is constantly exposed to, the array of products, heat styling tools and even the weather. The good news is that you can make detangling easier using these 5 hacks to detangle hair!

Why Hair Gets Tangled

Hair can become tangled in extreme weather, such as a an extreme cold or windy day. It can also happen if you use too many chemicals in your hair, don’t brush it regularly, or use heat styling tools too often. Tangling is a result of the outer layer of your hair becoming damaged. When the cuticle is damaged they are open and this allows them to wrap around each other. When the cuticles and effectively more than one strand of hair become tangled you have a knot. It’s that simple.

Choose Your Product Carefully

If you look at premium haircare products, such as those supplied by Kevin Murphy, you’ll find that these products are natural and specifically targeted to help your hair stay tangle-free and manageable. When you choose premium products you’ll know that you can add the conditioner to your hair and leave it in for five minutes. Then, comb through your hair before you rinse the conditioner out. It works. 

Detangling Spray

This product does exactly what it says and it can be used on dry hair and wet hair. Simply spray your hair and then gently comb it through. It smoothes the outer layer of the cuticles, allowing them to separate and effectively detangling your hair. It should be noted that whenever you brush your hair it is advisable to start at the bottom and hold your hair higher up. This reduces the strain on your scalp and the roots of your hair. 

Olive Oil

Olive oil is great at hydrating and protecting your hair. Simply put a few drops on your hair and massage it gently in. Then, comb through your hair and the oil will allow your comb or brush to glide through your hair, separating the tangles as you do so. It is a good idea to add a few drops of oil to your hair periodically as this will help to nourish it. 

Use Water

Filling a bottle with water and then spraying it on your hair will help you to slide your brush or comb through and remove tangles. It simply acts as a lubricant to prevent your comb from snagging as you move it through your hair. Don’t forget, if your hair often tangles it is worth brushing it before you wash it, and use as little shampoo as possible on the strands with more going on your scalp. This will help reduce tangles forming.