Detangler recommendation?

Callie22

Another vote for the Tangle Teezer, I love mine. I've also been using the Schwarzkopf Gliss leave in conditioner which seems to work well for conditioning.

Pokka

I have long fine (flat) hair, which when dry used to get very tangled too.

I have been using Pantene aqualight shampoo, then L'oreal extraordinary oil on damp hair and then brushing with a natural bristle boots brush for 4 months now. The condition of my hair has improved so much. I can now run my fingers through my hair before i apply the oil, but i keep it up as i don't want knots again!

Hope you find something that works for you.

The tangle teezer looks interesting, was that the one pitched on dragons den?

mum2one

I def agree with the Tangle teaser - my daughters hair gets tangled for Engalnd, and I also use the Avins Tangle spray, its in the kids section

"avon naturals kids - amazing apple detangling spray.

if you go theough topcashback - you get 11% off your purchase (but its minimum order £30 to get free postage) or it will put you in touch with your nearest rep, - in campaign 16 - just had delievered its among the 4 products for £5.
Normal price £2.50 bottle - 200ml, its been the best thing for my daughter, x

londonsurrey

Pokka wrote: »

The tangle teezer looks interesting, was that the one pitched on dragons den?

Yes it was. I think it was partially the way the inventor did a "psycho" on the wig that put off the investors. Lol.

Fire_Fox

Try using a gentler shampoo with a neutral to acidic pH - based on something like cocoamidopropyl betaine - diluted vinegar rinse and/ or acidic conditioner, consider a dry shampoo so you don't wash as often. You may also find quitting sulphate surfactants makes your scalp less oily. Another option is the the condition-wash-condition technique to avoid shampoo getting on the lengths of your hair.

Most commercial shampoos change the charge on the hair, lift the cuticle and strip away the lipids within the hair structure, all of these make the hair more prone to frizz, porosity, tangling. Also consider the effect of your brushes/ combs and towel fabric on static and tangling, try to limit brushing or combing wet hair because it causes damage which again affects the charge. Most detanglers are based on silicones (-cone, -conol, -xane) which will leave the hair looking lank or oily if you overuse them.

Aimed at curly girls but plenty of solid hair science that applies to many hair types http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/author/tonyamckay

"There exists one pH (at a given temperature), where the molecule is completely uncharged or neutral, and this is known as the isoelectric point. The isoelectric point for human hair optimally is a pH value of 4.0 to 4.5.

Hair that is at its isoelectric point has a tight structure and a sealed flat cuticle layer on the outside of the strand. Things that can raise the pH of our hair are structural damage from processing or rough treatment; use of basic solutions on the hair such as perming solutions, relaxers, or baking soda; and soap bars or soap containing detergents. Hair at a higher pH is negatively charged, and has a more swollen and porous structure. It also has lifted, ruffled cuticles that contribute to a dull appearance, frizzy character, tendency to become tangled, and a higher propensity for breakage.

Since vinegar is acidic, with a pH between 2.5 and 3.5 (depending upon type and concentration), using it in a dilute solution as a final rinse for your hair or as a rinse prior to conditioning is an excellent way to lower the pH of your hair to the isoelectric point or slightly below it. This allows the hair to be sealed flat with a smooth outer layer of interconnected cuticle scales. This has the effect of making hair very shiny, with fewer tangles, more bounce and greater mangeability."