How to detangle your hair with home remedies
When hair has lots of knots in it that seem impossible to undo, it can be damaged and broken more easily, and quite a lot may even fall out. Plus, it makes it hard to achieve sophisticated hairstyles such as braided ones. If you have to deal with big tangles in your hair every day, you will need to pay more attention to hydration and improve your hair care routine. In the following oneHOWTO article, we show how to detangle your hair with home remedies that will make styling easier and more enjoyable. Do not miss it!
Steps to follow:
Home detangling lotion. There is no need to resort to commercial detangling sprays to undo the difficult knots in your hair; you can prepare your own at home within minutes. You just need to mix half a cup of water with a teaspoon of your usual conditioner and add, if you like, a few drops of a natural oil that is beneficial for hair, such as olive oil, argan oil or jojoba oil. This will not only help to untangle your hair but also moisturize it and make it look nicer when you style it.
Make the mixture in a spray bottle, shake vigorously so all the ingredients are blended, and spray it onto your damp hair. Voilà! You can untangle your hair easily and without hassle. For best results, work in small sections from the ends upward, holding the hair above each knot to reduce pulling. Never force the comb through.
Apple cider vinegar. This is a very effective product for combating tangles in your hair because it leaves it incredibly soft and shiny, as you will notice after drying it. To try this home remedy, just add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to half a cup of water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle so you can easily apply it to damp hair. Another option is to rinse your hair with this water and apple cider vinegar mix to finish washing your hair. Keep it away from your eyes, and rinse it out if irritation occurs.
Avocado and olive oil. If, in addition to being full of tangles , your hair suffers from dryness and a lack of hydration, the following hair mask is excellent for you, uniting two of the most nutritious natural ingredients for hair: avocado and olive oil. How to prepare it? Very easy! Remove the pulp of a ripe avocado, mash it up with a fork and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Evenly apply the resulting paste to wet hair, leave it on for 30 minutes and wash it out with lukewarm water.
Coconut oil. Coconut oil has many benefits for hair, but one of the most valued is its ability to act as a spectacular natural conditioner , deeply hydrating the fibres and leaving hair with a silky feel. This is a great home remedy for detangling hair in a few moments without damaging it, and we suggest applying a few drops of coconut oil to the ends of damp hair and then undoing the knots with the help of a wide-tooth comb. A small amount is usually enough; applying too much may leave hair greasy.
If you want to prevent tangling, you can also use a natural detangling shampoo such as shikakai.
In addition to these home remedies for detangling hair, don't forget the importance of keeping your hair healthy on a daily basis to prevent knots, dryness and brittleness. Detangle gently before washing, condition after shampooing, and avoid rubbing wet hair roughly with a towel. A loose braid at bedtime can help limit friction and knots overnight.
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