How to untangle a big knot in your hair?

Hair knots, whether they are part of our daily lives orpainful childhood memories, are often synonymous with untangleable problems. But don't panic! In this article, we'll see how hair gets tangled, how to prevent knots from forming, and, above all, how to detangle them when they do!

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Why is my hair in knots?

Hair knots occur for several reasons or combinations of problems.

Friction and friction are often the cause of tangled hair. Whether it's for adults or children, it's often in the morning when we wake up that we notice that friction against the pillow has caused large knots. Outdoor activities like swimming, or activities exposed to wind or the elements, are also factors that cause hair to knot.

Added to this are predispositions of certain types or nature of hair.dry and damaged hairare more prone to knotting than others. Split ends and rough hair cuticles also promote hair tangles.curly hairare also more prone to knots, by nature.

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How to prevent knots from forming?

To prevent knots from forming in your hair and then turning into dreadlocks, there are a few tips.

- Tie your hair back (without tightening it too tightly to avoid damaging the hair fibers) for sleeping and for physical activities, in water or exposed to the wind. For sleeping, a large braid is ideal, and for physical activities, a ponytail is often sufficient.

- Hydrate yourself regularly and take care of yourdry hairso that they naturally tangle less. Make ourhair diagnosisfor more advice.

- Finallybrush your hair regularlywith agood hairbrush, adapted to your hair type. Choose a brush that detangles effectively without damaging, withnylon spikesflexible on a rubber backing which provides even more flexibility.

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How to get rid of a knot in your hair without cutting?

We all have more or less traumatic memories of hair knots that go wrong. A clumsy chewing gum in class, a handful of hair that got tangled in a swing... When the knot is already there, you have to act patiently and methodically to avoid having to cut it. Here are our tips:

- Act quickly and don't put the problem off until tomorrow, it will be worse!

- Wet hair to make them easier to untangle

- Gently separate with your finger orcombthe knot in smaller bundles to avoid over-tangling

- Brush them gently using adetangling brush, starting from the bottom of the knot (towards the tip of the hair) and working up to the roots

In conclusion, be patient to knock out the knots and take preventative care of your hair to avoid unpleasant surprises. Find all our advice on the blog forbeautiful hair.