How to detangle curly hair without damaging it.

Curly hair has a unique, distinct structure with coiled or spiral shapes. These create friction among your strands of hair, which can lead to the strands intertwining or forming knots. The tighter the curl or coil, the more likely it is to get tangled. Curly hair also tends to be more porous, which leads to dryness and breakage, which can lead to even more tangling. Product buildup can also play a role, weighing down the individual curls making them more likely to get tangled.

With so many factors playing into the knotty situation that curly hair can sometimes present,
It’s important to choose the right approach to detangling your curly hair. You want to be gentle and strategic so that you can minimize breakage in the detangling process.
There are some basics to keep in mind, like using a wide-tooth comb, working from the ends up, and working in sections. There are a few different techniques in terms of how to detangle curly hair without breakage. Overall, be gentle and patient.

How to detangle curly hair when dry

To detangle dry curly hair, you’ll want to use some curl cream to help create some lubrication and movement. You can use your fingers (be gentle) or a wide-tooth comb. This can work for looser curls, but there’s more risk of breakage.

How to detangle curly hair when wet

To detangle wet curly hair, use conditioner or a detangling spray and work in sections with a wide-tooth comb to detangle your still wet hair.

How to use a detangling comb

A detangling comb like the AirLight Pro Professional Comb can be used on type 5+ hair (curls and coils that have undergone chemical processing). The AirLight Pro Professional Comb detangles at the speed of light, thanks to its wide teeth.