How To Avoid Knotty Hair

Come on girls, who can't forget having their hair forcely brushed by mum in a desperate attempt to get rid of those dreaded knots.

And hands up if you still suffer with knotty hair! Try these tips which could help.

Tip 1

Keep your hair well-moisturised and make sure you are using gentle hair care techniques to keep your hair free of damage

Tip 2

Snip out split ends as you see them. Split hairs are damaged hairs, and the roughness and increased volume of splits can easily create tangles. You want to be doing this anyway before you use hair straighteners.

Tip 3

How cool is this - avoid friction. Cotton pillowcases contribute to knotty hair becauase they have fibres which rub against your hair. Simply placing a a satin petticoat or nightie over your pillow will help. You'll notice the difference when you comb or straighten your hair the next day.

Tip 4

Something else that's simple, leave the hair sliders out at night or else you might find them disappearing in that tangled mess.

Tip 5

Tangles also frequently occur while washing hair. Never pile your hair atop your head and scrub. Instead, detangle it before hopping in the shower, and shampoo your scalp only. The length of your hair is rarely dirty enough to require scrubbing, and will be sufficiently cleaned by the shampoo as you rinse it out. Next, comb the conditioner through your hair with a wide-toothed comb, and continue combing as you rinse out. This way your hair should not require further detangling before it dries. Don't rub at it with a towel—let your hair dry naturally, loose or wrapped in a turbie towel.

Keep Your Hair Tied Up
The looser your hair is, the more chance it has to become tangled and damaged by rubbing against your clothes, getting caught under handbag straps and blown about in the wind. Braids are a perfect way to keep hair from tangling. Practice braiding your hair at night until you get the hang of it—'sleep braids' don't have to be perfect, and are a wonderful way to protect hair from tangles while you toss and turn. Once you've mastered the techniques, braids can be worn in endless combinations and styles during the day.

Or, you could just jam on a hat.