thick tangled hair

I would like to thank everyone who has offered suggestions. I wish I had discovered this forum a long time agoI use a similar detangling technique as jennifer j. At night time I also braid my hair. For the gym I usually put it in a pony table, but that doesn't help. I will try braiding it next time. I seldom blow dry. I use KMS shampoo and conditioner, washing only once or twice a week. Every day I add the Nexus mosisturizer I mentioned. I don't use any other hair spray, gel, mousse, etc.What type of hair oil do you use?

Hi Josephine,I totally agree with everyone that has been recommended. Like Erica I hate spending money unless I have to but several years ago I came to a crossroads where the non-salon products just would not work for my hair which is naturally wavy and very thick and on top of that...I highlight it 4x a year. UGH. Talk about tangles from hell.I do buy as cheaply as possible and that is why I recommend WW Beauty or some of the other stores on the Internet. I joined the Gold Club at WW Beauty and they have incredible...club member only specials. Awhile back I picked up ARTec Smoothing shampoo and conditioner for a total of $16 for both which is really cheap for ARTec.However, Cher and Dawn who both have gorgeous hair have had great luck with Nature's Gate which is much less. I personally like the NG Chamomile shampoo and conditioner and you can find it at some Targets, Kmarts and WalMarts. I have gotten it on sale and spent less than $5 for the combo of shampoo/conditioner.A good pic or wide toothed comb is absolutely essential. Jennifer gave some great advice on how to detangle starting at the bottom of the hair. Be sure you get a very smooth comb.When you have thick wavy hair like we do, you must use a good moisturizing shampoo or at the very least a good moisturizing conditioner. A good leave in conditioner will help your hair not tangle during the day and Aveda's Elixer is one of the best although I also love ARTec' Smoothing Serum.The Smoothing Serum works on my hair even when I airdry and it removes all tangles and frizz.Dave Decker..who has long thick hair...wrote a great article on detangling techniques. I have included the URL for your review.Also you may want to read Hair Care for the Gym at:http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip008.htmHang in there...once you get your own personal techniques down, it will get easier. My hair which used to tangle terribly almost never tangles now with my own routine worked out.Best wishes,KarenPS. Besides the ARTec Smoothing Serum I have great luck with KMS Flat Out. No....I don't have curly hair, but a little dab works great on defrizzing and detangling my hair. I love it.> I hair that reaches my lower back. It's naturally> wavy, though not very obvious at this lenght. When I> had short hair, it looked incredibly curly.> The longer it gets the more unamangable it gets. I> have virgin hair in good condition, that is trimmed> regularly but it tangles constantly. I'm pulling out> lots of hair every day just trying to get the tangles> out.> My last hair stylist recommeded a mositurizer from> Nexus (hummectrus sp?) I don't think its helped. I> love having long hair but I don't know what to do> about the tangles.> I detangle my hair in the morning. By lunch time, I> can't run my fingers through my hair without reaching> a snag. All I'm doing is siting at my desk. On days> that I go to the gym it's even worse. All suggestions> appreciated.Related Link:Minimizing Detangling of Thich Hair

You also might want to try a spray-on, leave-in conditioner, especially on snarls. Spray and comb through gently to avoid pulling and breaking hair.In most areas this time of year, the more you run your fingers, combs, etc. through your hair the more STATIC ELECTRICITY builds up and the more prone to tangles/unmanageability it can be. So try wearing your hair in "fuss-free" styles like braids, buns, etc. That way you won't be tempted to touch your hair and it won't be rubbing against your chair back, etc. and building up static. Good luck!> I hair that reaches my lower back. It's naturally> wavy, though not very obvious at this lenght. When I> had short hair, it looked incredibly curly.> The longer it gets the more unamangable it gets. I> have virgin hair in good condition, that is trimmed> regularly but it tangles constantly. I'm pulling out> lots of hair every day just trying to get the tangles> out.> My last hair stylist recommeded a mositurizer from> Nexus (hummectrus sp?) I don't think its helped. I> love having long hair but I don't know what to do> about the tangles.> I detangle my hair in the morning. By lunch time, I> can't run my fingers through my hair without reaching> a snag. All I'm doing is siting at my desk. On days> that I go to the gym it's even worse. All suggestions> appreciated.

Here's the best advice I can give. Do NOT try to run your fingers through your hair!!! I know this sounds crazy, but I have similar problems with my hair. It's a few inches pat my shoulders and curly and tangled as well.Here's what I do. I used Artec Moisturizing Texture line Shampoo and Conditioner ($20 for a twin pack of 32oz of shampoo and conditioner) or on somedays Optimum Care Shampoo and Conditioner ($3 each). I wash my hair in the shower and I use a large toothed comb and only detangle in the the shower while conditioning with a final cool rinse. I then apply mouse and gel or pomade depending on if my hair is up or down. I do not try to comb oput my hair when it is dry... it breaks too much.One thing I have learned I my hair is spiral- curled. Unless I blowdry it straight, I cannot just run my finger through it. I can pull the curls and watch them spring up and all that good stuff, but once it's styled and has dried. It's done. If I try to mess with it too much it gets frizzy of if I comb it, it will and does break. I hope this all helped. Good luck!------Marsha :-)Marti280@aol.com

I hair that reaches my lower back. It's naturally wavy, though not very obvious at this lenght. When I had short hair, it looked incredibly curly.The longer it gets the more unamangable it gets. I have virgin hair in good condition, that is trimmed regularly but it tangles constantly. I'm pulling out lots of hair every day just trying to get the tangles out.My last hair stylist recommeded a mositurizer from Nexus (hummectrus sp?) I don't think its helped. I love having long hair but I don't know what to do about the tangles.I detangle my hair in the morning. By lunch time, I can't run my fingers through my hair without reaching a snag. All I'm doing is siting at my desk. On days that I go to the gym it's even worse. All suggestions appreciated.