How do I get this mess of tangles out of my hair without ripping all my hair out?!?

Question

The last few days I've taken a shower, I was in too much of a hurry to brush my hair out, so I just threw it up into a ponytail and left. Now I have huge knots in my hair. Am I going to have to chop it off? Does anyone have any secret remedies they would like to share that work? Thanks for your time.

I already have some Johnson&Johnson no more tangles, but these aren't just tangles they are huge knots...so I'm looking for something else.

Answer 1

This happened to me once too - i was pretty young ~7/8 and my mom let me start brushing my own hair after a few days I developed HUGE six inch long mats (my hair is ~3ft long) so for idk how long maybe 3hrs my mom patiently brushed them out - they came out no harm done...also when my dog gets a big mat you just have to comb very slowly from the very bottom of the mat - dont plunge your comb into the middle af the knot and pull cause that will just tighten it...i had a friend with curly hair who didnt brush her hair very often and it would get really knotted and she would use a pick...hope this helps - good luck with your hair =D

Answer 2

loads of conditionar while in the shower... run your hands through with the conditionar and try to untangle some knots while in the shower.. then rinse and get out and (being patient) gentley brush your hair without ripping out the knots... if there is still lots of knots use a detangler spray and untangle with your fingers.... hope it works and next time grab a brush for on the go! you can always brush your hair in the car (well if you aren't driving) or something like that. if you're contantly in a hurry consider chopping your hair some. it'll safe time and might help even up the end so they don't get tangled as easily.

Answer 3

Johnson and Johnson makes a spray called "No More Tangles" - my family has been using it since I was a kid. Just spray it in and slowly comb through the knots.

I've also found that using a spray gel works well for this too.

My best "cure" for knotty hair though, if my conditioner. It's all-natural and called "American Cream". When I use it, my comb just slides through my hair and any knots in it come out easily. It's a bit pricey but you can find it at the website below. They ship anywhere, if you order online.

Answer 4

work from the bottom, up. NEVER try to detangle hair by starting at the top of your head! gently pull through the tangles, slowly moving the comb farther up your hair with each new stroke you take.

to help, on dry hair, use a deep-conditioning hair mask (TRY: Garnier Fructis Long and Strong 3-Minute Mask) and leave it on the knots for 3 minutes, or longer if you want. This should soften the hair follicle and make it easier to detangle.

Answer 5

Start brushing at the bottom and as you get the tangles out there, begin to work your way up. If you start at the top all it does is pull the knots down together and create even more havoc. good luck <3

Answer 6

The BEST detangling conditioner I've ever used in Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Daily Rinse. I use it after doing highlights for my long-haired friends. Start at the ends and use a detangling comb.

Answer 7

Just wash your hair and put conditioner on it comb out the tangles and wash out the conditioner, simple, quick, no pain.

Answer 8

After you wash your hair while it still wet put hair greece in it and come it out with a large comb. That's what my hair dresser do wirth my hair. And my get tangled sometimes.

Answer 9

When I have this problem, I use tangle-free spray from Loreal. You can spray it on even when your hair is wet and all you do is comb it through.It's probably one of the simplest ways to get your hair untangled.

Answer 10

Go to the store and buy detangler spray. Its really helpful in situations like yours.

You can probably find it at a drugstore or a grocery store.