Thick, long, elastic, obedient hair is a dream for every girl and woman. The owners of such a head of hair know firsthand how difficult it is to take care of their hair when the curls are mercilessly confused with each other. How much effort and time women spend looking for a special hair product for easy combing! Or maybe the secret is simple and lies in folk recipes?
Top Causes: Why does hair get tangled?
The main reason that leads to daily tangles of hair is damaged strands.
There are many factors that cause hair damage:
- Incorrectly selected shampoo and lack of proper care (balm, masks, etc. were not used).
- Predisposition - hair structure is too thin, possibly porous.
- Hair is too long, for example, to the waist.
- Permanent useirons and curling irons.
- Hard tap water used to wash hair.
- Regular exposure to the sun with bare hair.
- Walking outside in sub-zero temperatures without a headgear disrupts the metabolism in the hair follicle, thereby leading to a loss of elasticity.
- Hair damage from chemical compounds during dyeing or other procedures.
- Hairstyles with a tight ponytail.
- Accessories with metal inserts injure the hair structure along the entire length.
- Lack of vitamins and minerals in the body.
- Systematic combing wet hair.
Kinky and frizzy locks are naturally tangle-prone and require constant use of tangle free products.
Recommendations and practical advice
Some of the tips below are sure to help in practice to minimize the problem of hair tangles:
- Before washing your hair, it is imperative to comb thoroughly.
- Washing your hair should be gentle and gentle. To avoid drying out the ends, the shampoo is applied exclusively to the roots. Massage the scalp, increasing blood flow to the hair follicles. It is expedient to wash off the shampoo with light movements, imitating combing the hair. While washing off the detergent, the entire length will be washed safely with foam until clean.
- It is recommended to wash your hair down. This method increases blood circulation, reducing hair loss inseveral times.
- There is no need to diligently dry your wet hair with a towel. A light wring will not hurt and will get rid of excess moisture.
- Avoid combing hair immediately after washing. It is better to wait a bit, because when wet, the strands stretch, tear and deform when combed.
- After washing, use hair products for easy combing.
- Using specialized combs is a good solution to keep your hair he althy. It is desirable to give preference to accessories with natural bristles and rare teeth.
- Split ends need to be trimmed regularly, about every 3 months.
- If the hair is too long, it is better to braid the braid at night, then the process of combing in the morning will take much less time.
What should be the care?
From a large number of reviews on products for easy hair combing, an elementary and generally available way to significantly improve the condition of the hair and reduce tangles is to add pharmacy capsule vitamins A and E to the detergent immediately before use.
The second option for those who have the finances is to use a special line of care products.
The set includes:
- daily shampoo;
- balm as a hair moisturizer for easy combing;
- nourishing mask for deeper hydration;
- finishing spray for dry hair.
Mainthe rule is to choose the right products for the type and structure of the hair. Another nuance that needs to be taken into account is shampoos and sprays that contain silicones and significantly weigh down the hair. With a similar composition, curls will get dirty much more often.
Detergent
Usually, hair shampoo acts in this role.
The function of the shampoo is to cleanse the hair of impurities and fill the curls with a natural shine. Some brands additionally promise volume, elasticity and protection of color brightness. There are not very many shampoos to facilitate combing, but there are plenty to choose from. It is better to give preference to professional shampoos, as they have proven themselves well as a means for easy hair combing. Feedback on shampoos is mostly positive, perhaps the only drawback is the individual intolerance of the components in their composition. When choosing a product, allergy sufferers need to be especially careful.
Hair balm
How does the balm work? When applied to the entire length, the balm forms a protective layer around each hair, while moisturizing and nourishing the curls. Balm - a tool for better combing hair and facilitating styling. As noted above, it is preferable to use shampoo and balm from the same manufacturer for washing and care. To feel the effect of the balm from the first time, you need to apply the product to washed wet hair, avoiding the roots, leave for 5-10 minutes and rinse with warm running water like a shampoo. Today in stores assortmentbalms are great. Consumers attribute the lack of dispensers on the package to the minuses, which complicates the use of products, as well as a decrease in volume after using the product. This effect is achieved by the presence of silicones in some hair balms.
Hair conditioner
The hair care product is similar in action to the balm. The difference is that the air conditioner additionally has an antistatic effect. Most conditioners do not require rinsing - another difference and advantage over balms. Apply to hair after washing. For combing, 2-in-1 products are also popular - balm-conditioner. Almost every brand of hair cosmetics offers its own conditioner. There are not many drawbacks to such a tool, except that the curls get dirty faster when applying the conditioner to the roots, plus it is by no means economical to use.
Hair spray
Sprays instantly moisturize the curls, fill the hair with strength and increase its elasticity, thereby facilitating future combing. The water-based sprays do not weigh down the curls, and a pleasant aroma settles on the hair and follows the woman in a train.
This is a reliable and good product for easy combing hair. The spray can be used on its own or in combination with a conditioner or balm to increase the result. The high cost deters buyers. In private cases, consumers note increased oiliness of the hair after applying the product and the short duration of action - all thisshortcomings that there is a chance to encounter using a spray
Hair masks
The concentrated composition of active ingredients in the masks guarantees deep moisturizing of curls, nutrition, and in some cases regeneration of damaged hair areas.
Masks are recommended to be applied to clean, damp hair for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm running water without using shampoo.
For medicinal purposes, masks are used 1 or 2 times a week, for prevention, twice a month is enough.
Among the large number of masks, buyers note poor rinsing. Otherwise, consumers have no complaints about the care product.
Liquid crystals
A leave-in product that is primarily aimed at treating hair. As a preventive use is not prohibited. Liquid crystals envelop each hair, create a film around it, turning curls into obedient hair. The natural composition with precious oils and plant extracts makes it possible to achieve complete control over the hair. The quality of the product and its useful properties are quite capable of replacing other hair products for easy combing.
The oils in the composition can increase the fat content of the hair, so you have to wash your hair more often or use the product very carefully - in doses. And for owners of oily hair, it is better to abandon liquid crystals altogether in favor of sprays.
Serums
Leave-on serums are very popular today. An effective remedy strengthens the hair structureand nourishes curls without weighing them down. As a rule, all serums have a thermal protection function, preventing damage to the hair under the influence of high temperatures during styling. Serum has to be applied after each wash on dry or damp hair. Many serums contain silicones, which tend to accumulate on the hair and weigh it down over time. For this reason, when choosing a product, you need to focus on the composition.
Baby products
Every mother knows that children's hairs are often tangled, and combing them is a real torment for a child.
To facilitate this process, children's cosmetics and products for easy hair combing for children will help. Baby sprays quickly and easily deal with even the most complicated story. The watery base does not weigh down the hair, giving the curls a radiant shine. Cons - there is a slight fluffiness on the hair, and some products straighten natural curls.
Homemade tangle free recipes
Modern tool, which takes no more than 10 minutes to use daily, of course, is convenient and effective, but home remedies for easy hair combing do just as well. Natural and safe composition is what women love and prefer folk recipes for.
Folk ways to make combing easier:
- Adding an essential oil (such as ylang-ylang) to your shampoo or conditioner before each use.
- Oil mask for half an hourbefore washing.
- Finishing hair rinse after washing with pre-prepared water with infused herbs.
- In conditions of hard water, you can rinse washed hair with water with the addition of apple cider vinegar (1 tsp per 1 liter of water).
Using your favorite essential oil with conditioner is an effective home remedy for easy detangling with extra care.
Preparation: mix conditioner with water 1 to 9 and add some essential oil (3-5 drops) to the mixture. It is allowed to spray the finished product throughout the day along the entire length of the hair from a distance of 20-30 cm. No need to rinse. The finished product is stored no more than 10 days. Despite the seductive aromas of some essential oils, adding them to a homemade spray is not worth the hassle. An overdose can cause itching and burning of the scalp.
Oil masks are extremely beneficial for damaged and thinning hair.
As a rule, the following oils are applied to the entire length of the hair:
- coconut, olive and argan - restoration of damaged and thin hair;
- burdock - universal, suitable as a prophylactic;
- castor - rapid growth;
- wheat germ - deep hydration and rejuvenation of the hair structure;
- shea and cocoa - enhanced regeneration of thinned curls;
- jojoba - for dry and colored hair that is often exposed to high temperatures;
- peach,almond and macadamia - for oily hair, reduce sebum production.
To achieve maximum effect, the oil is heated in a water bath before application.
Infused herbal rinse is a folk remedy for easy combing of hair, it also treats dandruff, increases hair thickness and reduces hair loss. List of herbs that are suitable for home rinsing:
- chamomile - strengthens roots;
- nettle - heals hair, fights seborrhea on the skin;
- coltsfoot - relieves inflammation on the scalp, reduces hair loss;
- string - has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
Rinsing with herbs does not require rinsing. The disadvantage of the procedure is the possible manifestation of an allergic reaction.
Conclusion
After trying a few recommendations, every woman will find something suitable for herself to strengthen hair and make curls easier to comb.
