Tangled hair is one of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of hair care. And if you suffer from knotty hair, then you know exactly what we mean. But is there a way to remove knots from hair – quickly and easily?

Recommended Video If you ever wake up with a tangly mess or wonder why your hair gets tangled SO easily, you are in luck! In this article, we’ll look at why your hair might be prone to tangles and how to effectively deal with them.

What Causes Tangled Hair?

Your hair tangles when hair strands wrap around each other, making it easier for more strands to intertwine with an existing knot. This causes bigger and more tangled knots that are a pain to remove (literally).

Hair tangles more when the cuticle (the outer layer of hair) is damaged or open. Healthy cuticles should be closed, smooth, and lie flat. If your hair is damaged or has some split ends, the cuticles snag together, causing – yep – more tangles and hair knots. Also, if your hair isn’t smooth, the strands you are losing daily do not slip down easily but wrap around other strands, creating a tangled mess.

Advertisement Although tangled hair can happen to most hair types, it is usually longer hair and curly hair that tangles easily. Some of the main contributing factors to knotty hair include:

• Damaged dry hair;
• Frizzy hair;
• Long, fine hair (longer than shoulder length);
• Sun-damaged and heat damaged hair;
• Curly or coily hair
• Wind;
• Poor sleeping routine;
• Chemical treatments.

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What Is the Best Way to Detangle Hair?

Wonder how to get those knots out of your beautiful locks without causing hair breakage? Removing knots is definitely one of the least-loved hair routines, but the right approach is sure to save you from too much pain and shedding. Here are the techniques to use, depending on whether you detangle matted hair when it’s wet or dry.