I have a hard time parting my hair!

[Mercie]

I'm trying to oil my scalp but, it's hard because I can't even part my hair.
Any tips?

I tried to use a rattail comb but, it feels like its breaking my hair.
I ended up using a wide tooth comb.. the end part of it. ( I don't know the specific name)

When I watch videos of people doing their hair they are able to part it so easily.

 

[Oasis]

Are you relaxed or natural?

I'm natural and I have a heck of a time trying to part. I don't even attempt to use a comb anymore because there is no way it can penetrate my hair. Now I just use my fingers. It takes a bit longer but it works for me.

I know what you mean about the videos. They just make it look so easy.

 

[ThePerfectScore]

I feel your pain i'm about 5 months post and I don't try to part it unless i'm in the shower and its wet with conditioner... haha or i use my fingers very carefully.... rat tail combs just get stuck and die! haha

 

[Mercie]

I'm 5 months post relaxer too.'

I'll try solely using my fingers but, I hope that won't cause the hair to break.
I need to try to be more gentle

 

[toinette]

I use the Extra-Wide Tint Brush with Clear Handle from Sally's to part. The end of the brush handle is rounded so it glides through my new growth a bit easier than the rat tail comb

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Wide-Tint-Brush/SBS-702105,default,pd.html

 

[panamoni]

I either use a wide tooth comb or my fingers. When I'm oiling my scap, I use my fingers. I'm able to do it gently and don't need straight parts for that.

 

[C@ssandr@]

Don't force it. I'm relaxed but 8 weeks post. I use my fingers.

 

[DarkandLovely]

I use one of those applicator bottles w/ a top that comes to a point...it's great for oiling your scalp even w/ a ton of new growth

 

[TrendySocialite]

I use one of those applicator bottles w/ a top that comes to a point...it's great for oiling your scalp even w/ a ton of new growth

What she said! I also use these bottles for clarifying and co-washing because it gets to the scalp without weighing my hair down or stripping it.

 

[Stella B.]

I use my fingers mostly for parting when I'm oiling my scalp. I bend my pinkie finger to get as close to the scalp as possible, then work it through the hair to create a cleaner part. When my hair is not co-operating, I resort to using the tail of a rat tail comb.

 

[Mercie]

I use one of those applicator bottles w/ a top that comes to a point...it's great for oiling your scalp even w/ a ton of new growth

I used to do this.
I don't know why I stopped, I am going to go back to this technique.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i'm having the same problem. when i'm parting either with a comb or my fingers, i feel like i'm breaking my hair. this transition is starting to get to me.​

 

[DivaD04]

mercie, let your hair dry. untangle the relaxed ends while dry (try w/your fingers) and if you you have a spray bottle, spray your roots. natural hair loves water and will part like butter unlike relaxed hair that likes dry hair. spray and then part/oil until your whole head is oiled. this was what i've done b4 chopping off all my relaxed ends.

 

[1QTPie]

I use one of those applicator bottles w/ a top that comes to a point...it's great for oiling your scalp even w/ a ton of new growth

This is what I do because my hair is too nappy to part all over. Works like a charm. Use your fingers to rub the oil in.

 

[baddison]

I spray my roots first with braid spray, before I part. I work it into the roots with the pads of my fingers. Then my NG is ready to spread like Moses parting the Red Sea...LOL!

 

[Mook's hair]

How often do you detangle?
Do you apply any moisturizer or oil to the hair before trying to part?
I have to let you know that parting should not be that difficult unless you're extremely tender-headed.

I'm natural 4b, some 4a. my hair is just past Shoulder length it's mega thick and I can part my hair, I even do lots of cornrow designs on myself with unique parting.

You should add some type of moisture & or oil to your hair before combing brushing or parting. It will help.