Detangling Natural Hair Properly, What You Should Know

Detangling natural hair can be a smooth ride if you do it right. 

Some naturals find that the most stressful part of their wash day is detangling their hair and achieving tangle-free curls.  So, what do you need to detangle your type 4 hair properly? Let's go straight to it.

5 Tips For Detangling Natural Hair Properly

1. Lots of patience

If you aren't naturally a patient person, you'll have to learn it, especially when you deal with your hair. 

Detangling properly takes time and requires care. You need to patiently work your way through the strands so you don't drag them, which will eventually lead to breakage. 

So patience in the detangling process is a key attribute.

2. Moisturization is key for detangling natural hair

By now, it's no news that moisturization and natural hair are like toast on jam, they always go together. 

Some naturals like to detangle their hair when it's wet, others prefer to do so when it's damp. The choice absolutely depends on what works for your hair.

However, ensure you aren't just using water alone, a leave-in conditioner with good slip or a pre-poo meant for detangling will go a long way in making your detangling process smoother. 

Some people also use organic extracts from flaxseed, okra, aloe vera, etc. Feel free to use whichever option your hair loves. 

As a rule of thumb: if your hair is dry, don't touch it.

3. Finger detangling natural hair helps loosen knots

Now, using fingers while detangling natural hair may be stressful for most natural hair girlies. 

But, finger detangling has its pecks, for one, you are more aware of the knots and tangles in your hair and tend to be more gentle.

If your hair is seriously matted, maybe from lying down without a bonnet for a while or from taking down a protective style, the best method to start the detangling process is with your fingers.

4. Wide-toothed combs make detangling natural hair easier

Now, some natural will pick a detangling brush over a wide-tooth comb, and that is fine if it works for their hair. 

A wide-tooth comb is the easiest general choice; the spaces in between the comb are enough to enable your hair to glide through without snagging or dragging your scalp. 

Remember to always detangle from tip to root; this helps you detangle easily without any stress or damage to your hair strands. 

So after finger detangling, use a wide-tooth comb to complete the job and ensure there aren't any knots left. 

5. Use sections while detangling natural hair

Sectioning makes detangling easy and organised. Also, some naturals say why they use sections when they detangle and on wash day, their hair tends to shrink less.

 If you're a beginner, sectioning your hair is the best way to ease into detangling. You don't feel overwhelmed, and you can arrange your hair properly.

Split your hair into four or more sections, depending on the volume of your hair.  Gradually work your fingers through each section until your hands can glide through your hair without feeling knots. 

Wrapping up

Detangling natural hair properly is a sure way to retain your hair length and prevent breakage. Ensure you detangle gently and with the right products.  You can check the shop for products with great slip for detangling.