Why does the hair get tangled
The fact that the hair gets tangled from time to time is a completely natural process. But it happens that instead of light entanglement, tangles, which are very difficult to comb out, begin to bother you, and in the most advanced cases you have to part with part of the hair. Let's figure out this problem and find out why the hair is very tangled and how to deal with tangles.
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Why does the hair get tangled
Most of the hair gets tangled when it reaches below the shoulder length.
The main reasons for this problem:
- avitaminosis;
- addictions;
- nervous tension;
- unbalanced diet;
- daily use of a hair dryer or curling iron;
- refusal of a hat in winter weather;
- prolonged stay in a room with dry air;
- the use of aggressive alkaline agents;
- hard and chlorinated water;
- paints based on ammonia and x chemical curls;
- high necks of clothing or synthetic scarves, etc.
All of the above factors are capable of "poisoning" the hair combing procedure. But this can and should be fought. Further in the article we will reveal the secrets of untangling tangles and how to prevent them.
How to untangle tangles in your hair
The easiest way to get rid of the tangles is to cut them off. But cutting them off every time, you can be left without hair.
Instructions for combing tangled hair:
- First, wash your hair with shampoo.
- Apply a mask or balm.
- Squeeze out the water gently and wrap your hair in a towel.
- Begin to separate the strands from the bottom, moving upward.
- After detangling, apply the mask to the hair again and leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse off with cool water.
To fix the result - rinse hair with vinegar water.
For tangle-free hair, use natural materials with wide-toothed combs. Plastic products will only aggravate the situation due to electrification.
Hair is very tangled: what to do
Methods for dealing with tangled hair:
- braid your hair in a pigtail at night;
- try to wear sweaters or sweaters made of natural fabrics, as synthetics electrify hair and form tangles;
- overdried or cut ends it is better to trim;
- use masks and hair conditioners;
- choose a keratin shampoo;
- pamper your hair with homemade hair once a week honey masks, curdled milk eggs, etc.;
- add to shampoo for daily shampooing burdock, apricot or peach oil;
- Salon treatments also help to avoid hair felting (lamination, keratin straightening and cauterization).
Folk remedies for matted 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 shampooing, apply the composition to your hair, wrap it in a bag or put on a special hat. Wrap a towel over the top. The wrap lasts 20-30 minutes. Rinse off the mask using shampoo.
- Rinse with vinegar and water twice a week. Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to 1000 ml. It will make hair more manageable and neutralize static stress.
- Use infusions of nettle, chamomile, dandelion or burdock for rinsing. All drugs can be bought at a pharmacy and are inexpensive.
- Mix 25 g of burdock oil and 2 yolks. Apply to hair and leave on for 1 hour. Rinse off the mask with shampoo and let it dry naturally.
- Comb your hair at least 2 times a day for 15-20 minutes. This scalp massage will provide blood flow to the hair follicles.
If all methods did not give the desired result, then consult a trichologist. He will be able to determine the cause of the tangled hair.
