Why does my hair get tangled?
The fact that hair gets tangled from time to time is a completely natural process. But it happens that instead of slight tangling, tangles begin to bother you, which are very difficult to comb out, and in the most advanced cases, you have to part with part of the hair altogether. Let's look into this problem and find out why hair gets so tangled and how to deal with tangles.
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Why does my hair get tangled?
Hair generally gets tangled when it reaches below shoulder length.
The main reasons for this problem:
- vitamin deficiency;
- bad habits;
- nervous tension;
- unbalanced diet;
- daily use of a hairdryer or curling iron;
- refusal to wear a hat in winter weather;
- prolonged stay in a room with dry air;
- use of aggressive alkaline agents;
- hard and chlorinated water;
- paints based on ammonia and x imic perms;
- high necks of clothes or synthetic scarves, etc.
All of the above factors can “poison” the hair combing procedure. But this can and must be fought. Further in the article we will reveal the secrets of untangling tangles and how to prevent them.
How to untangle hair tangles
The easiest way to get rid of tangles is to cut them off. But by cutting it every time, you can be left without hair.
Instructions for combing tangled hair:
- First, wash your hair with shampoo.
- Apply a mask or balm.
- Gently squeeze out the water and wrap your hair in a towel.
- Start sorting the strands from the bottom, moving up.
- After detangling, apply the mask to your hair again and leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse off with cool water.
To secure the result, rinse your hair with vinegar water.
To comb tangled hair, use combs made from natural materials with wide teeth. Plastic products will only worsen the situation due to electrification.
Hair is very tangled: what to do
Methods for dealing with tangled hair:
- Braid your hair at night;
- try to wear jackets or sweaters made of natural fabrics, as synthetics electrify the hair and form tangles;
- overdried or split ends better to trim;
- use masks and hair balms;
- choose shampoo with keratin;
- pamper your hair with homemade hair products once a week honey masks, curdled milk, eggs, etc.;
- add to shampoo when washing your hair daily burdock, apricot or peach oil;
- Salon procedures also help to avoid hair matting (lamination, keratin straightening and cauterization).
Folk remedies for tangled hair:
- Mix a couple of spoons of base oils - almond, coconut, burdock and olive If there are none, then other types will do. The main thing is not to use essential oils. After washing your hair, apply the composition to your hair, wrap it in a bag or put on a special cap. Wrap a towel on top. The wrap lasts 20-30 minutes. Wash off the mask using shampoo.
- Rinse with water and vinegar twice a week. Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per 1000 ml. It will make hair more manageable and neutralize static tension.
- Use infusions of nettle, chamomile, dandelion or burdock for rinsing. All drugs can be bought at the pharmacy and are inexpensive.
- Mix 25 g of burdock oil and 2 yolks. Apply to hair and leave for 1 hour. Wash off the mask with shampoo and let your hair dry naturally.
- Comb your hair at least 2 times a day for 15-20 minutes. This head massage will ensure blood flow to the hair follicles.
If all methods do not give the desired result, then consult a trichologist. He will be able to determine the cause of tangled hair.
