There are many methods and hair care tips for preventing hair tangles. However, once your hair does tangle, do not panic or pull at it as this will only make it worse. Keeping hair from tangling in the first place is a very important part of hair maintenance. Tangles can happen in many different ways--from rain storms, windy weather, and even after swimming.  Once you've learned how to keep your hair tangle-free, I recommend checking out the excellent guide 1001 Beauty Tips to learn how to have great-looking hair and skin.

Follow these tips for healthy hair on how to prevent and treat hair tangles.

1. Detangle hair before washing it. Brush hair thoroughly before washing to get any loose hairs or dirt out. Hair tends to tangle on its own when hair is dry and wetting it can make it worse.
2. While hair is wet, use a wide-toothed comb and section hair off in small sections. To prevent knots, comb beginning at the ends and slowly move up, section by section, to the roots.
3. There are a wide variety of hair products made for detangling hair. Spray on wet hair and comb with a wide-toothed comb. Detanglers come in different forms. The most popular type of hair detangler is a mist, but shampoos and deep conditioners can also have detangling ingredients. Detangling products are also made by hair type, such as a gentle formula for fine hair or children's hair. Hair detanglers can also provide a second service like shine serum or frizz control.
4. Since tangles tend to happen at the ends of hair, be sure to apply a deep conditioner to the ends. This will soften them and help to prevent tangling.
5. If hair is already tangled, apply a dime-sized amount of oil or conditioner to the knot to loosen it with a wide-toothed comb, carefully combing out the knot.
6. To prevent tangling while blow drying hair, use a blow dryer with a wide-toothed comb attachment and blow dry the hair straight down, one small section at a time.
7. If gum is tangled in the hair, products like peanut butter, olive oil, and mayonnaise can be applied to the gum to soften the hair tangle, making it easier to work out of the hair.
8. If a scrunchie or rubber band is tangled in the hair, it is best to cut out as much of the band as possible, then work the rest of it out of the hair.
9. Sleeping on a satin pillowcase at night or pulling your hair back before bed also prevents tangles because it prevents hair from moving around too much.
10. If worst comes to worst, cut the knot or tangle out, but before doing that, try to work out as much of the hair as possible so as not to have to cut a lot of hair. Cut very close to the knot and only what you have to. After cutting, condition the ends to prevent them from splitting.

These home remedies for tangled hair will help you keep your hair healthy. If your hair is prone to tangles, make detanglers a part of your everyday hair routine. Shop around and invest in a good detangling product. It is far preferable to losing unnecessary hair.

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