TANGLES & KNOTS in my curly hair! HELP!!!!!1
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Topic: TANGLES & KNOTS in my curly hair! HELP!!!!!1
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: TANGLES & KNOTS in my curly hair! HELP!!!!!1
Date Posted: November 28 2004 at 5:46pm
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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!! |
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: November 29 2004 at 8:30pm
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Have you talked to your stylist?? Maybe if you use a really strong conditioner and try to untangle the knot in the shower... Definetely don't cut it short until you know what's going on!!!! Good luck! 
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Posted By: Jeep Girl
Date Posted: November 30 2004 at 6:52pm
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"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! ------------- Jeep Girl 2a-2cFiii 38" (still trying to figure out how to merge long hair into the Jeep lifestyle without looking like a total dork) |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: December 04 2004 at 12:28am
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I would suggest to let conditioner sit on your head for a while about 5 to 10 mins. Then run your fingers thru it like a comb, THEN after you do that you should comb it with a wide tooth comb. Or comb it while in the shower but first finger comb it, it will make the combing easier. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |