After having a bath, shower or even a swim your hair can
become a tangled mess, which can be difficult and painful to unsnarl. Vigorous
and rough brushing can lead to hair loss as it damages the hair and causes it
to break off, which can lead to hair looking and feeling thinner. This can also
create split ends, which can make hair look flat and frizzy. To get your hair
into its very best condition in time for a special occasion, we have described some
of the top ways to keep your hair devoid of knots.
Hair loss causes range from hormone imbalances to genetic
factors, and here at The London Centre of Trichology we can help you to
discover what is causing your hair loss so that we can effectively treat your
condition to give you your gorgeous locks back.
Comb from
the Bottom
If you have long hair, knots should gently be combed out of
your wet hair starting from the bottom and working your way towards the scalp. Combing
from the roots can cause huge breakage in your hair and puts great strain on
the roots of your head which is painful and unhelpful.
If the hair is too knotty to get a comb through, try putting
a leave in conditioner into the hair, avoiding the roots if you have thin hair
as this can make it appear greasy. Leave the conditioner to soak in, then begin
again and try to comb it through as gently as possible.
Combs over
Brushes
Hair expands in contact with water, which weakens the composition
of each strand. This increases the chances of the hair being stretched and
snapped off, so it is important to always use a comb rather than a brush on wet
hair to avoid further hair loss.
If your hair is too difficult to comb and you simply don’t
have the time for this, try to towel dry your hair as much as possible before
you begin to brush it. Experts advise that you should brush your hair before
getting into the shower, and try not to vigorously scrub it whilst in the
shower to avoid creating further knots, before then combing it all afterwards.
Cool Water
Washing your hair in cold water not only gives it an added
shine and bounce, it also helps to reduce tangles throughout the day. This is
because cold water closes your hair’s cuticles and so it stays softer and
shinier for longer. The colder the water the better, although it’s not
necessary to wash in water that is too chilly in winter.
Dry and
Wash Your Hair Correctly
Avoid tangles by smoothing shampoo and conditioner through
the hair rather than scrubbing or bunching up your hair, as this helps tangles
to form throughout your hair. When it comes to towel drying your hair, pat it
gently with the towel and slowly squeeze the water out of it, rather than
screwing your hair up inside the towel. This can help to reduce the amount of
hairs that get tangled, which in turn will reduce the amount of time it will
take to brush your hair out later.
Sleeping
Habits
If you often wake up with knotty and wild hair it could be
because you move around a lot in your sleep, so to reduce the amount of snarls
in your hair try tying your hair up before you go to bed in a loose bun,
ponytail or braid. Make sure this is not too tight however as tight up dos can
pull hair out leading to thin, fine hair.
For some people this is too uncomfortable to sleep in so an
alternative is to sleep on silk or satin pillowcases, or to wrap your hair up
in a silk scarf. This reduces static, which in turn reduces knotted hair. Make
sure you never go to bed with wet and uncombed hair, as this will be incredibly
tousled by the morning.
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