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These 5 simple hair hacks are all you need to keep your tresses tangle free

If you’re tired of your hair getting tangled, you need to try out these simple hacks to keep your tresses free of knots.
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Save your mane from knots and tangles with these hair hacks. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Published by Grace Bains
Updated On: 1 Nov 2020, 12:44 am IST
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Don’t you hate it when you’re combing your hair but it is full of tangles? It not only takes extra time to finish the combing process but is also painful and causes damage and breakage as well. 

If you’ve been noticing your hair getting tangled more frequently, it definitely means that you need to indulge in some hair care to keep your tresses healthy. More often than not, tangling is a sign that your hair is too dry. From hair colouring to pollution, there are many reasons for your hair becoming dry. But the bottom line is that it needs to be taken care of to reduce damage.

Here are five hacks that you need to make a part of your routine to keep your hair clear of any knots:

1. Use a wide-toothed comb

A wide-toothed comb helps in detangling your hair but without pulling it too hard. Using brushes or combs that pull too hard on your hair won’t just be uncomfortable but can also damage your hair due to all that force. A wide-toothed comb is gentle on your hair strands and does the job of removing all the tangles without causing much damage.

Also, read: Don’t let knots get the better of you: Try these 5 ways to detangle your hair minus the breakage

2. Go easy on the towel

Most people have a habit of tightly tying the hair with their towel after a wash or rubbing it very hard in order to dry it faster. You need to avoid doing this because the hair is more susceptible to breakage when it is wet and using force on it will only damage it. Instead, use the towel to gently squeeze the water from your hair and let your hair dry naturally.

Wet hair can also cause breakage.
3. Avoid applying heat on Your hair

Using a straightening iron or curling rod might make your hair look good for a couple of hours but they will also dry out your mane in the long run. Dry hair gives way to tangling and damage. Hence, avoid using heating tools on your hair. If you do use heating appliances for styling regularly, ensure that you are applying a heat protectant spray to minimise the risk of drying. What’s more, you can moderate the heat setting and keep it on low or medium to avoid damage.

4. Never skip conditioning and oiling

To ensure that your hair stays moisturised and free of knots, you need to give it regular care. To avoid dryness which can lead to excessive tangling, ensure that you never skimp on conditioning and oiling your hair. Both the processes need regular application before you see results and skipping either one of them will only give way to tangling.

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Learn how to oil your hair right. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
5. Take care of your hair before going to bed

Not tying your hair before going to bed can do more harm than good! Tie your tresses in a loose braid or ponytail to avoid tangles in the morning. What’s more, you can use silk pillows to reduce friction between the hair and pillow which leads to knots. Moreover, silk is gentle on the hair and reduces any risk of damage.

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Grace is someone who likes writing enough to make a living out of it. When she isn’t writing, you will find her having chai and reading a book. ...Read More

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