Don't label a person with a tangle in their hair. This does not mean that he does not take care of himself and does not comb. Under certain circumstances, this problem can occur in any person. What are the reasons for the appearance of tangles in the hair? And how to deal with this problem?
Definition of the word "Koltun"
A tangle is a lock of hair tangled into a ball, it resembles felt, dust can accumulate in it, dirt in the most advanced cases, even insects can be in the tangle. Such a strand is extremely difficult or even impossible to comb. The first thought that comes to mind when a tangle appears on the head is to take scissors and cut off the tangled strand. But still, you need to try methods that will help you deal with this problem without using scissors.
Why tangles appear
The main reason is still poor hair care. If you do not wash the curls and do not comb, then it will be difficult to avoid the appearance of tangles in the hair. Often theyappear in bedridden patients, because the curls are constantly in contact with the pillow and eventually become tangled.
Oddly enough, but often tangles appear on the hair, just when a person does various cosmetic procedures that are aimed at improving their hair. In particular, these are procedures that dry the hair or make it more weakened. These include:
- bouffant;
- painting;
- perm;
- effect of high temperatures.
As a result of such procedures, the hair is easily tangled, the ends split and become matte. A hairball that is difficult to comb out most “loves” porous and dry curls. Overdried curls begin to fluff, tangle and rapidly stray. And also naughty curly hair is often confused, because of its structure, they are intertwined and easily turn into tangles. Weather conditions, such as wind, frost or extreme heat, also affect the condition of the hair.
Does magic affect the formation of tangles
Is it possible that magic makes hair very tangled? What to do if tangles appear without any visible reasons and forerunners?
The magical factor of this phenomenon is the settlement of an evil spirit in a person, which, by the way, "nests" not only in the hair. If they could not find the right approach to him, then this hostile creature takes revenge, and a tangle appears on his head. In accordance with the signs of the Slavs, they could be purchased if carelessly thrown out hairpicked up and used to build a nest bird. It was believed that the strands could go astray in a similar way due to the blues, excitement, fear, bad heredity. In any case, the appearance of tangles in the hair did not mean absolutely nothing good and required special rituals to eliminate the tangles.
How to avoid tangling strands
In order not to wonder how to protect yourself from tangles, it is necessary to minimize the threat of their appearance. What needs to be done for this?
To prevent tangles on the strands, it is necessary:
- regularly, every day in the morning and in the evening, comb the curls with a brush. This will help to remove the contaminants that have gotten there;
- moisturized and even hairstyle tangles extremely rarely - you need to constantly pamper curls with masks, which contain a lot of nourishing and moisturizing ingredients.
It is necessary to use cosmetic products that include keratin, which penetrates deep into the texture of the hair, smoothing the scales, and gives the hair elasticity and elasticity. Favorable results are also guaranteed by hair oil coverage or the use of silicone serum.
- It is also necessary to pay attention to how you wipe your head immediately after washing. You don't need to rub it furiously with a clean towel - just give it a little so that the towel absorbs excess moisture.
- If the issue of tangles is considered the result of rubbing the lock at night on the pillow, it is necessaryreduce their freedom, such as braiding them.
- Most often, tangles in humans occur at the ends of the hair. The best option that will make it possible to exclude this is a systematic trimming of the tips (once every six months). As a result, the curls will grow faster and much stronger.
How to unravel tangles in your hair
Precautionary measures are certainly true and good, but if confusion has already arisen, then what to do? Often unable to comb their hair, a person takes drastic measures - cutting off unruly strands. However, cutting off the mat is not the best idea. This allows you to get rid of a separate tangle, but does not solve the issue of further knocking down. And yet, if we turn to the same signs, illiterate pruning of a mat threatens even more unpleasant consequences than itself (for example, mental disorders). Before you take up the scissors, you still need to try to solve the problem in more gentle ways.
Tangle Detangling Guide
How to comb your hair? Here are the steps you need to take to get rid of tangles:
- Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner without brushing. It is strictly forbidden to unravel dry curls! You will only uproot them and confuse them even more.
- Next, apply a nourishing mask to your hair and wait for about 20 minutes.
- With careful movements, we proceed tosorting out wet strands. You can do this with a comb with rare teeth or just with your hands. Do not comb wet curls for too long - warm moisture makes them sensitive to mechanical stress. It is necessary to start the procedure from the tips, eventually rising to the root of the head. Experts insist on the importance of posture, you can detangle your hair in such positions: you can lie on the bed and hang your hair down, sit on a chair and lower your head between your knees, stand and tilt your head down.
- Gently untangle all strands and apply special oil, wait 15 minutes.
- Rinse your hair again and wring it out a little in a towel.
Which comb is best to use. Tips
Which hair combs are best for detangling tangles? As a rule, most girls use brushes made of metal or plastic, although experts insist on using combs made from natural materials, such as wood. Unlike plastic and metal, they do not accumulate static and do not lead to knots at the ends of the hair. Pay attention to very significant aspects:
- For combing tangled curls, a comb with rare teeth is suitable;
- Prongs should be long and firm;
- Choose a medium hard bristle. If the bristles lose their shape, you can try to restore it with a weak solution of alum.
Important Tips
If you want to improve the position of your own curls, doso that tangles do not appear in the hair, special attention should be paid to the shampoos and balms that you use. A frightening figure - 96% of shampoos of common brands contain elements that poison your body. The key substances that cause most of the trouble are classified on the labels as sodium lauryl sulfate, coco sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate and PEG. These chemical elements destroy the texture of the hair, the curls become brittle, lose their elasticity and strength, the color fades. However, the worst thing in this case is that this muck even gets into the liver, heart and lungs, accumulates in the organs and can even cause cancer. Experts recommend refraining from using products containing these toxic components.
