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Article by Madora
Taken from Web Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20120527...&articleid=230
A wide tooth comb is the gentlest type of comb to use for detangling. You want to be sure, however, that all its seams are smooth so the hair will not catch on them.
Some people prefer horn or bone combs, some (like myself) find a shower comb works well.
Here's how to gently detangle your hair when it has dried:
1. Bend at the waist and bring all hair in front of you, like a curtain
2. Use your fingers to finger comb through the strands of hair first. I start from the crown and work down. Others start at the bottom and work up. Go slowly!
3. After all finger combing has been done then it is time to use the wide tooth comb
4. Take a SMALL, thin section of hair, and starting at the bottom, gently comb out the hair. Move the comb up the strands and gently comb out again. Continue in this way until you reach the scalp.
5. If you find a snarl, take it apart with your fingers, not the comb. You'll find that the snarl is easier to pick apart if you hold it horizontally and work on it, rather than trying to unsnarl it in a vertical position
6. Continue to detangle your hair as described until all hair has been detangled
7. Still bent at the waist, part your hair from nape to forehead, so that you have two sections of hair
8. Hold a section in each hand and stand erect
9. Take the hair in one hand and gently place it over your shoulder and let it drop down your back.
10. Repeat with the hair in the other hand
Never toss/fling/throw your hair over your head as that can lead to more tangling!
11. Check once more for snarls, then style as desired.
The more control you have over your strands when detangling, the easier the process. Using thin, small sections is much gentler on your hair than going thru wider or thicker portions.
Above all, be patient and don't have a death grip on your comb! Hold it securely but gently! Your hair will thank you!
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