Prevention is better than cure. So, the first step should be to prevent hair tangle. There are methods to do this, but when hair tangles, detangle it and do not panic. The next question is how to detangle the hair?

Brush before washing:

Before washing the hair, brush thoroughly. This is because it is very difficult to detangle the hair in wet condition.

After washing:

Apply detangling spray and then using a comb which has wide teeth, start to comb from end and section by section, move to the root. The detangling spray normally recommended is called ‘Mist’. Different type of detangling spays are available and apply the right one depending on the condition of the hair. Detangle sprays specially made for children are also available and these are quite gentle on the hair of the children. This spray, apart from helping to detangle also provides shine to the hair and controls the frizz.

Where to apply the spray:

Normally, hair tangles at the end. So, apply the spray at the end. Apply it liberally at the place where tangle has already taken place. Now, carefully comb the hair with a wide tooth comb.

Blow dry:

Now blow dry at the end and at the same time, comb the hair using a wide tooth comb. This will prevent tangling of the hair. The spray will detangle and hold the hair in perfect position so that it does not tangle.

If any object is tangled:

There are instances of small objects getting tangled in the hair. In such cases, apply Olive Oil, or Peanut Butter or Mayonnaise which softens it and will help to detangle. If rubber band is tangled, then cut the rubber band as much as possible. To detangle the remaining pieces of rubber band, use Olive Oil etc as suggested above.

Right pillow:

Sleeping on a satin pillow prevents tangling of the hair. Alternatively, put the hair back before going to bed. This also prevents tangling of the hair.

Shine Serum:

This is one of the products which help to detangle the hair. Take few drops of the Shine Serum on you palm and then run the palm on the entire hair. This will help to detangle difficult knots in the hair.

Last resort:

Even after following the methods suggested above, if you find it very difficult to detangle the hair, then as a last resort cut the hair close to the place where tangle has occurred. But remember that after cutting the hair, it should be conditioned properly as otherwise it may cause hair splitting.