vmerie
Undercover superhero
I also detangle from root to tip. I don't plan to stop either. So far, I'm not buying that the other technique is better. Combing through the ends that many times is torture to my hair. But when I start at the root, I loosen any shed hairs and pull them out. Sometimes one swipe is enough. Less manipulation, less likely to rip hairs out.
Co-signing on this as well. I have always detangled root to top. It is less manipulation on the ends. I have tried the other way and have always reverted back to doing it from root to tip. I don't consider it a bad habit at all. Different strokes for different folks I guess.