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[Burlesque Babe]

I have long hair which is also curly. I use a lot of product between washes as it's also very fine.

I always brush it through before washing and have to use conditioner as it seems to magically re-tangle whilst washing (and is still knotted after washing!)

Does anyone have any OS hair de-tangler miracle product ideas?? I'd love to be able to just give my hair a quick brush, wash and use 'something' which I put on whilst my hair is wet which means I can easily brush/comb afterwards.

I've tried dividing it into sections when I brush before washing (recommended by a hairdresser) and I've also bought a hairdressers de-tangling comb.

Any ideas to take the pain away gratefully received!!

[searching_me]

i have long curly hair and i know what you mean drives you mad dont it... the only think i do to handle it as with curly hair your not supose to brush it alot as it damages your hair and makes it brake... as i say ive tried everything and i mean everything but the only thing that works for me is while washing when you put the conditioner in brush it while its in leave it for 5 mins then wash it out... then once you've toweled dried you hair leave its damp get some leave in hair conditioner and rub it in to the ends... never the roots as it turns your roots greasy believe me i found out the hard way and let it dry natural ... hope this helps xx

[Burlesque Babe]

I'll try that searching_me. I've brushed it through (with lots of 'ouches' along the way!) so next time, I'll try that.

I guess the alternative is a Grade 1!!!!

[searching_me]

i thought of that one but i think i would just cry ive had years and years of trying everything you can imagine until i talked to a hairdresser and believe me all the tips all my straight/fine hair advice was quite poo they have no clue the pain if you ever feel the need to brush just run your fingers through it gets rid of the damaged hairs without the pain of the dreaded hair brush xxx

[Skint_Catt]

warmed olive oil? Or in Savers you can get a big white pump bottle of 'Great Hair' conditioner which last time I looked was about £1.85 for a bottle bigger than the Tresemme one. (The shampoo is rubbish though)

[lindadykes]

I recently bought an organic shampoo bar and the instructions were not to use conditioner but to put 2 tbsp cider vinegar in a pint of water and pour over the hair after washing and rinsing. Have to say I didn't think it would work but it did detangle my hair and make it easy to brush. I have continued with this as a final rinse because it does work. (Gave up using the shampoo bar however as my hair seemed to get greasy very quickly)

[Pink-winged]

Hi keren,

I've moved your thread across to the Health and Beauty board to see if you can get any more suggestions.

Pink

[HypnoNu]

I don't know if you've come across this before but i've seen it recommended in quite a few places...it's basically washing your hair without shampoo, it's recommended or people with curtly hair or long hair which is prone to dryness, you have to use certain types of conditioner (generally the cheaper ones) which are silicone free and reduce the build up of conditioner on your hair which creates the need for shampoo...it's stops your hair getting dry and tangled...

I know there's a few people who mention it on this thread from page 2 i think...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...ng+conditioner

there's loads more info online about it as well...
Good luck!
Nu

[kittykat500]

I use a very wide tooth comb and comb out from the ends first and work backwards up to the top of my head. I don't have curly hair though so can't comment on whether it will work effectively and painlessly for you.

[Violetta]

What kind of brush do you have? I bought a good paddle brush and that's helped my tangles, also got the end's snipped off , that seems to have helped.

[alison99]

You should never brush wet hair, only use a wide tooth comb.
I have long, curly hair and use Avon kids hair detangler, a quick spray all over before combing and it really does work.

[juliettet]

The Body shop Bilberry hair detangler is very good. £7 for a large bottle that lasts ages & ages. It leaves a super shine without any residue. I really couldn't be without it.

[larmy16]

I dont have long silky hair but curly unmanageable hair. What I do do however is apply a small amount of conditioner to my hair after rinsing and let it stay on the hair. Doing it this way I managed to make a bottle of Redken conditioner (given as a Christmas pressie) last for two years!!!!!!! Is that OS enough for you???

Other than that you could mix some conditioner in a spray bottle with water because I am pretty sure that is all these detangle products are anyway.

[chika]

I'm going to contradict what some people say but I have a natural afro so detangling is something i have down to a fine art.

Only ever brush your hair when wet - do not even think about brushing dry, this will wreck your hair, fuff up the cuticles and make it tangle more than ever when you wash.

Get a Denman brush - they are about £7 but have no seams and for some reason are magical on curly hair.

Use conditioner to "wash" your hair, this works really well and really does detangle your hair.

Try washing your hair in plaits. Just put all your hair in 4-6 big plaits and then wash. This really does cut down on the tangles.

Brush your hair in the shower - stand under the running water and brush - I do this when I've been bad to my hair. The running water tames it into submission!

Use conditioners that give "slip" the best imho are Paul Mitchell, the detangler (its not cheap but you only need a little bit and it relly does do as it says on the tin) or Aussie Three minute miracle, Really is a miracle in a bottle - the sachet of this is about 99p and its fabulous.

Happy hair washing!

[poppyolivia]

probably no use to you but my kids have curly hair (not really curly though) and I swear by the tesco kids detangler (pink bottle 150ml) and its under a quid!

[vik6525]

Fabric conditioner.... When I had long hair I swore by the stuff!