How to deal with tangled and unruly hair

Hair that readily gets tangled in an "impassable thicket", does not want to fit in the right direction, frizz and stubbornly does not want to behave as expected, cannot be called problematic or unhealthy. Such hair may well be strong, shiny and thick, but you are tormented with it as if they were plotting a secret conspiracy against you. Here are 5 natural ways to deal with rebellious hair! 

First, make sure your shampoo is right for your hair type.

For example, volumizing shampoo, when used on thick and fine hair, is known to increase the tendency to tangle, while a moisturizing shampoo will smooth those hairs. Try different types of shampoos within your type (revitalizing, nourishing, moisturizing, etc.) to find the one that works best. Just as important: make sure you use conditioner after every wash! Moreover, apply it exactly as much as it should be, and not half as much, and hold it for at least 2-3 minutes before washing it off your hair. The fact is that any conditioner itself makes it easier to comb and tames the hair, so its regular and correct use is already half the battle. 

Second, try applying cosmetic oil to the ends of your hair after washing.

In this case, the oil plays the role of a smoothing and softening "indelible", and the application zone can be different: if you have short hair, rather normal or oily, then you need to apply oil to the very ends (3-7 cm). If you have long hair and, moreover, dry, then you can apply oil to about half the length - 15-20 cm.

What oil to apply? The classic is broccoli oil, which also perfectly protects the ends from cutting. Argan, macadamia, coconut, jojoba oils are also suitable.

An important point: the oil should be applied immediately after washing, on a slightly damp hair. Use just a little, 1-2 drops. Moisturize your palms, drip oil on them, rub in your palms, and then gently run them along the bottom of your hair, trying to distribute the oil evenly. Don't overdo it with oil, or your hair will look unwashed. 

Third: connect "heavy artillery" in the form of special combs for detangling hair.

It can be a conventional mechanical "detangler" comb, whose bristles are specially designed to facilitate combing, or maybe a more advanced version - an electric brush with an additional function of ionization and smoothing. Such combs both detangle and remove the electric charge, and smooth the naughty fluff on the crown, and smooth the hair along the length, making it silky.

If using regular combs, do it in two steps: first with a thinner, rounded-tooth comb, and then with a more frequent massage brush. This sequence is much less likely to damage your hair during the detangling process. 

Fourth: regularly do moisturizing hair masks.

Regularly means at least 1 time per week. Deep moisturizing smoothes hair, removes "frizz" and makes hair in general more manageable and soft. The moisturizing effect of the masks accumulates - and in the long term the hair will be easier to comb and easier to style. A hydrating mask once a week is an especially good idea if you use a different type of conditioner after each wash, such as a volumizing or nourishing, revitalizing conditioner. 

Fifth, use natural hydrolates for care and taming throughout the day.

For hair, rosemary or burdock hydrolat is best, but in general, any one with a pleasant aroma for you, for example, linden, thyme or sage, will work. Moisturize your hair with hydrolat every time before combing - a little to take away dryness and help them to unhook their "hugs". With the help of a couple of "puffs" of hydrolat, you can also remove excess electrical charge from the hair, soften it, and smooth down the fluff. Hydrolat is an indispensable remedy even if your hair turns into dry straw in heated rooms. The only "but" is that periodically moisturizing your hair throughout the day can make it frizzy. If you usually straighten them, then this can be a problem. To prevent this from happening, moisturize your hair with hydrolate and immediately comb thoroughly with a massage brush - and it will remain relatively straight and smooth.

And finally

One more beauty hack: check with your hairdresser and choose a haircut that will make your hair less tangled. Cutting the ends of the split hair on time is good and makes combing easier, but simpler, geometric hairstyles that require a minimum of styling will also make it easier for you to care for your hair.