TANGLES & KNOTS in my curly hair! HELP!!!!!1

Hi! I got a perm about 4 months ago, and about 1 month into my perm, I noticed a bump/knot/tangle at the ends of my hair. I was told not to comb my hair so I just left it. Now it became this huge knot of hair and I don't know what to do! I tried to comb it out but it won't do. I am not sure whether it's a product build-up or sth else, but I am so frustrated now!! Should I just get my hair cut short? But I really love my perm!

THANKSSSSSSSSS for helping!!

"I was told not to comb my hair..." Ever? How are you supposed to get the tangles out?

First - don't panic! Get a wide tooth comb and grab a big bottle of conditioner. (If you have time, go to the store and get a bottle of Aussie Knot Forgotten)

Second - jump in the shower and flip your head over, so your hair is hanging down. Wet your head and hair down. Lather in a ton of conditioner. Let it set for a few minutes. Quickly (very quickly) wet your hair again - it kind of "freshens" the conditioner. Starting at the ENDS, not the roots, gently comb thru your hair. Keep dipping your head and combing, adding conditioner as necessary. As far as the knot goes, keep working in the conditioner and from the ENDS end (sounds funny, I know), gently work the comb in small amounts thru the knot. We are not talking ripping through it - gentle, gentle gentle. You can use your fingers to get it apart too.

I do this every day in the shower. I am prone to these horrendous birds nest type tangles right at the base of my neck.

Once I am out of the shower, I spray on some leave-in conditioner, comb it through and then, never comb it again - til the next day in the shower.

Hope this helps!

Wow I dunno why you were told to never brush it... my mom used to get perms and she brushed her hair every day and it was fine, but anyway I am with eveyrone on this one, you must use a lot of conditioner and let is stay in your hair for a few minutes. It always works for me (even though i have naturally curly hair).