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#Detangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb.<ref name="rf1">http://www.luxyhair.com/blogs/hair-blog/how-to-prevent-your-hair-from-tangling</ref> Avoid using a regular brush on your tangles, since this can tear your hair and cause damage. Always work through tangles with a wide-toothed comb, especially if you’re detangling wet hair. Start below the knot and gently work your way up until it is completely loosened. Go slowly and be patient. Vigorous combing can make tangles even worse.

#* If you deal with tangles frequently, consider getting a detangling brush. They are specifically designed to painlessly remove knots from your hair.<ref name="rf2">https://www.notanglebrush.com/</ref>

#Use a soft bristled brush two to three times per day.<ref name="rf1" /> If you have long or tangle-prone hair, you shouldn’t go all day without brushing it at all. Use a soft bristled brush two to three times throughout the day to keep your hair tangle-free. Be gentle when you brush your hair to minimize damage.

#* Always brush your hair right before you take a shower and immediately before you go to bed.<ref name="rf3">https://www.luxyhair.com/blogs/hair-blog/5-ways-to-protect-your-hair-while-you-sleep</ref>

#Get a good detangling product. Detanglers are very effective products made specifically to help you remove tangles. Most of them are meant to be sprayed onto wet hair, making it much easier to get a wide-toothed comb through knotted wet locks. Most of these products offer other benefits, as well, such as hydrating the hair and making it look shiny.<ref name="rf4">http://www.instyle.com/hair/best-hair-detanglers-detangling-shampoo-conditioner-sprays#925111</ref>

#Avoid all hair products containing alcohol.<ref name="rf1" /> Alcohol is extremely drying to the hair. If you’re prone to tangles, alcohol can make it even worse. Check the ingredients on all of your current hair products. Get rid of any that contain alcohol. Replace them with natural hair products that are alcohol and sulfate free.

#Wet your hair and apply a good detangler.<ref name="rf5">http://www.youbeauty.com/beauty/how-to-detangle-hair/</ref> Use a spray bottle filled with water to soak your tangled hair well. You can also jump in the shower to wet your hair, but do not apply shampoo. Shampoo will make the tangles even worse.<ref name="rf6">http://blackgirllonghair.com/2013/04/3-methods-for-detangling-matted-and-tangled-natural-hair/</ref> Once your hair is wet, spray a good detangler product all over your hair.

#Begin working through the tangles with a wide-toothed comb.<ref name="rf5" /> Choose a tangled chunk of hair and gently begin to comb through it, starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots.  Whenever you’re working on a section, hold onto your hair near the root so that you aren’t jerking your scalp as you comb.

#Alternate using the comb and the detangler.<ref name="rf5" /> Continue working at the knots using the comb, your fingers and, if necessary, the detangling brush. Alternate these techniques until the tangle finally comes loose. Be gentle and patient with the tangles.

#Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase.<ref name="rf7">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/14/hair-damage-prevention-breakage_n_1594748.html</ref> Knots can happen during the night as you toss and turn on your pillow, especially if your hair texture is quite fragile. Avoid cotton pillowcases completely. Instead, opt for pillowcases made from silk or satin. These materials are not rough on your hair and can help prevent tangles the next morning.<ref name="rf8">http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/news/a34577/curly-hair-hacks/</ref>

#Condition your hair after every shampoo. Apply conditioner to your hair liberally while you’re in the shower. If your hair tends to get greasy, apply the conditioner only to the ends of your hair.<ref name="rf9"> http://www.luxyhair.com/blogs/hair-blog/how-to-prevent-your-hair-from-tangling</ref> Run a wide-toothed comb through your hair while conditioning it. This will distribute the conditioner evenly and help to keep your hair untangled. Leave the conditioner in your hair while you finish the rest of your shower.<ref name="rf8" />

#Avoid rubbing wet hair with a towel.<ref name="rf7" /> This is one of the biggest culprits for tangling hair and most people are unaware of it. After your shower, squeeze your hair with a towel, blotting it gently instead of rubbing it. Another option is foregoing the towel altogether and using a t-shirt to dry your hair instead.<ref name="rf10">http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a34577/curly-hair-hacks/</ref>

#Use a deep conditioner at least once per week.<ref name="rf1" /> Apply a deep conditioner right before you get in the shower, then put a shower cap over your hair. Get in and wash the rest of your body before moving on to washing your hair. The steam will give your hair a healthy dose of moisture while under the shower cap.<ref name="rf10" />

#* Apply coconut oil to your hair before you get in the shower.<ref name="rf8" /> This is another deep conditioning trick that can do wonders for your tangles.