Advise Ladies…How Do You Deal With Detangling

[Lebiya]

After you remove your weaves?

Also, how long do you keep your weave in?

I’m thinking about keeping mine in for 6-8 weeks. Each time I did cornrows I end up doing a chop of about 3-4 inches because of knots and tangles. This time I had my singles braids extension in for about 6 week with the same results.

How do you deal with the all the shedding and perhaps matting and most importantly detangling? Do you use any products or techniques that helps you detangle?

 

[Ms Lala]

Hi,

When I take my hair down from braids or twists it can be challenging dealing w/the tangles and matting if not handled properly. I have learned the hard way that I have to detangle BEFORE washing using condish and a large tooth comb. I like to use cholesterol condish for the detangling. I did a vid about a year ago called "Dealing with Tangled and Matted Hair" and I go through the steps and even show the combs I use etc...
http://youtu.be/I3OcMZWI5cc
If the link I posted doesn't work there is a link to my channel in my siggy and you should be able to find the vid. I don't mention this in the vid but I also like to use a good moisturizing poo after detangling, I really like the CON argan oil poo and the SheaMoisture moisturizing poo. They help me to keep my hair detangled as I am shampooing. IHTH

 

[IMFOCSD]

Hi

For me it would be a good detangling shampoo, conditioner with lots of slip, s curl on wet hair, four sections of hair and a wide tooth comb starting from the ends on up

 

[Kookookiwi]

I normally finger detangle the section of hair that was braided after I remove each braid, just to make it a little easier for when I do my full detangle. Then, I separate my hair into 6 sections. Working on one section at a time, I spray my hair with a mixture of water and Herbal Essence Hello Hydration. I get the hair damp, because when I go soaking wet I get breakage. Finally, I detangle with a wide tooth comb starting from the ends. If I still feel like there's shed hair I'll go through with a small comb after. When I'm done, I just twist the section and move on to the next. Hope this helps

 

[westNDNbeauty]

As a couple of the ladies have already stated, detangling each braid is the key to avoiding set backs. I also follow with a oil prepoo to help remove shed hairs and avoid additional tangling before washing.

 

[Lute]

I actually keep my weaves around 2.5 - 3 months. Once I remove the weave and I have only the cornrows (braids left). I unbraid and finger detangle one row at a time with coconut oil. I never let a comb touch my hair unless I need to part it. My main objective is to remove as much shed hair as possible from my hair before water even touches it. I learned this from Edesie's thread abut the rules and weaves and weaves removal.

Since the coconut oil minimizes the friction between the hair shafts its easier to comb through the hair shaft with your fingers. As soon as I get a section of hair. I'll braid it and move it to the side. By the time I'm done with the finger detangling. I'll put a plastic bag over my head and let it marinate for an hour and 2.

Before I go under the shower head. I go through each section one more time. Once that is done I go underneath the shower head. I let a little water touch take my rake comb and comb through each section just a bit until I get the rest of the shed hair out. I'll probably do one more round when I deep condition my hair.

Wow that was long... I hope this helps you or someone. Try it out to see if works well with you. Keep in mind coconut oil is an oil that contains protein. So you might need to focus on a moisturizing deep conditioner in the end. Good Luck

I also wanted to add I'm a natural with a 4b hair type

 

[alive]

it's also important to pay attention to the products that you're using to moisturize while in the style. some creamy products have a tendency to build up, causing the hair to mat more than usual

 

[Lebiya]

Thanks ladies, does anyone have any good links that talks about takign down weaves?

Also how long is everyone keeping their weaves in?

 

[Lebiya]

As a couple of the ladies have already stated, detangling each braid is the key to avoiding set backs. I also follow with a oil prepoo to help remove shed hairs and avoid additional tangling before washing.

what is an oil prepoo?

 

[Lebiya]

Hi,

When I take my hair down from braids or twists it can be challenging dealing w/the tangles and matting if not handled properly. I have learned the hard way that I have to detangle BEFORE washing using condish and a large tooth comb. I like to use cholesterol condish for the detangling. I did a vid about a year ago called "Dealing with Tangled and Matted Hair" and I go through the steps and even show the combs I use etc...
http://youtu.be/I3OcMZWI5cc
If the link I posted doesn't work there is a link to my channel in my siggy and you should be able to find the vid. I don't mention this in the vid but I also like to use a good moisturizing poo after detangling, I really like the CON argan oil poo and the SheaMoisture moisturizing poo. They help me to keep my hair detangled as I am shampooing. IHTH

Thank you Im watching now.