Hello hello from yet another newbie c:

[alyailioh]

Hi there from Texas (though hopefully not for much longer)!

In high school, I cut off all my hair and wore a shaggy pixie cut until two years ago when I decided I wanted a change, so I've been growing my hair out slowly but surely! I'm excited for it to get to a desirable length.

That said, I have a quick question if anyone doesn't mind? I have really thick hair that tangles easily when I sleep. Is there a way to prevent that, and if not, is there an easier way to detangle those knots? I'm absurdly tender-headed, and brushing them out can sometimes be more painful than I think it should be.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing more of this forum as I get used to its processes and permissions! c:

[ravenskey]

Hi, I also have really thick hair and I found that braiding my hair helps loads with preventing tangles, some people here bun their hair but that can be hard if it's thick.

Using a wide toothed comb is gentler on hair than a brush and oiling can also help.

[alyailioh]

Hi, I also have really thick hair and I found that braiding my hair helps loads with preventing tangles, some people here bun their hair but that can be hard if it's thick.

Using a wide toothed comb is gentler on hair than a brush and oiling can also help.

Thank you! I've been wearing loose ponies to bed, and it hasn't been very helpful. I'll try braiding and using a comb before bed and see if it's better. I appreciate it c:

[Corvana]

Hello and welcome! And you can look into a silk sleeping cap or pillowcase as well. Or satin! But smooth and slippery so that your hair just slips around instead of friction catching it and roughing it up.

[Garnetgem]

Hi and welcome here! :) i sleep with mine draped over the pillow kind of above my head...i use Egyptian cotton pillow cases..i don't get much of a bother combing it next morning.

[lapushka]

That said, I have a quick question if anyone doesn't mind? I have really thick hair that tangles easily when I sleep. Is there a way to prevent that, and if not, is there an easier way to detangle those knots? I'm absurdly tender-headed, and brushing them out can sometimes be more painful than I think it should be.

Hello and welcome to the forum. :)

You could wear a sleep bonnet and sleep on a satin pillow case, or braid your hair (but do that *veeery* loosely).

I am about your texture, and I only detangle "for real" once weekly, pre-wash, with a Tangle Teezer brush. Then I wash, towel dry, and then detangle again with a Wet brush. After that I leave it alone for the week, and as of Tuesday I finger detangle (separate the strands to get sheds out, not "combing through with fingers"). It works and helps preserve the waves for as long as possible.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Hi and welcome! :) I sleep with my hair in a silk sleeping cap from Adorabellababy on Etsy. My hair is tangle free when I get up in the mornings :D

[Chromis]

Welcome!

Lurk around on the Mane Forum and you will pick up loads of tips that will help with the tangling :D

[LadyArwen]

Braids are good and a little of bit of oil to help detangle. I try to keep the braid not too tight and secure with a scrunchie to be gentle