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Tangle Trouble
Don’t panic and tug. “That will only make the knots tighter Pin up loose strands. Gently remove as much hair as you can with your fingers, and clip up the freed strands as you go.
Pick the locks. Take a rattail comb, knitting needle or similar skinny stick and use the pointed tip to dislodge the remaining hair bit by bit from the bristles.
How to avoid barrel-brush entanglements:
Never work with a section of hair that’s wider than the brush you’re using.
Lift each section up and away from your head before you start rolling the brush underneath it. (Tangles often occur when you inadvertently involve hair that’s below the section you’re working on.)
Do not rub your hair with a towel
Just wrap the wet hair in the towel and press your hands against your head. Blot it, as it were. This aids in the towel acting as a sponge. Don’t rub wet hair! It’s most fragile when it’s wet.
Dry your hair considerably, right after cleansing and conditioning, by enclosing the hair in a towel for a few minutes...unwrap the hair and shake the head gently bent at the waist, and then beginning at the ends of the hair GENTLY comb out tangles.
Once tangles are removed, the hair can be rewrapped in the same damp towel (remember - moisture attracts moisture). It’s possible to get the hair fairly dry this way, and it is much less damaging than blow-drying most of the moisture out of the hair
Condition your hair deeply - At least 20 minutes every other week or so- with a protein and moisturizer emulsion of HIGH quality.
I recommend a mixture of Redken’s PPT and Climatress in varying proportions, depending on particular deficiencies of the moment.
Always rinse the hair extremely well after shampooing; 3-4 minutes minimum for most heads of hair, and again after conditioning -
Take assorted pictures of hair you like when you go visit a stylist. Perhaps one of the fringe or “bang” area, another of the sides, back, etc. This will help everyone concerned.
Remember, a stylist is not a magician. Any guidance you can give them as to what you’re after will help ensure success!
How should I comb and brush a person’s hair? A person’s hair can be combed or brushed several times a day. Following are some steps to help you comb or brush a person’s hair.
Getting ready.
Help the person to a comfortable sitting position if it is OK.
Cover the pillow behind the person’s head with a towel. To comb and brush.
If the hair is short, comb and brush 1 side at a time.
If the hair is long do 1 section of hair at a time.
Working with hair mats and tangles.
Part the person’s hair in small sections.
If needed, use a little hair oil on the section to loosen the tangles.
Use a comb with wide teeth to separate the hair.
Comb the ends first and move toward the scalp as you remove the tangles.
How can a person avoid hair tangles? When a person’s head rubs against the pillow or bed, mats and tangles can form on the hair. Following are some tips to help avoid them.
Use a cream rinse after shampooing.
If the person’s hair is long try to braid it loosely or tie it back.

Until next time,
Miss Bodyline.