Long hair

I have long hair, about down to the middle of my back. I braid it at night to keep it from getting tangled (or wrapping around my neck!) while I sleep. If I'm wearing my hair down, I try to brush it a couple of times during the day to keep ahead of the tangles. I also don't use a comb, I use only a soft bristle brush on my hair. I start brushing near the bottom to work the tangles out gradually. This makes it easier to get them out and doesn't pull as painfully. I don't use detangler at all, just conditioner and Garnier Sleek and Straight serum on my wet hair. I do have very straight hair, though, which probably helps keep it form tangling too.
Hope this help you out some.

I have long hair that snarls easy. It's baby fine and I have a ton of it, always have. I use conditionar after I wash it, that does help although some conditioners are better then others. Now for a leave in Infusium is very good and I have used that. So is The Conditioner by Paul Mitchel and Nexxus by humectres, both can be bery good but expensive. There are a couple of generics of it though so that might help.

I also use a brush, not a comb. I use a vent brush to get the snarls out. I find a bristle brush won't penetrate and then I end up with the knots underneath.

Don't cut it off! Have you tried leave in conditioners? Joslyn has the same problem and I get them too. I think it is just the pain of having long hair. Don't give up there has to be something that works. You might also want to ask Miki considering she works with hair products.

Make a bold move!!
Become modern!!
Surprise yourself and your husband.
You will look extra good in short hair.

Have a go!!
Have a short hair cut.

Let me know what you decided to do, please.

roland.
your friend downunder.
sydney, australia.

When my hair was almost down to my waist I used to use that children's brand "No more tangles." That worked excellent! Now my hair's only to the bottom of my shoulder blades and I still have the same problem, just not as bad. I bought one of those hair picks. They're like a comb and have wide teeth with gaps between and gently tease the knot out. It's hard, I know:-)

A good conditioner or reconstructer should help. You can also us e a shining serum. When detangling you hair you should always start at the bottom and work up. Is your hair layered? If not getting some long layers may help also.

My daughter has hair down to her bum, so I feel your pain, I am the one who has to brush her hair after a shower and such. I always braid her hair so it is easy to do in the morning though. Forget the commercial detanglers and the leave ins, make your own, get a spray bottle put a little bit of regular conditioner in it then fill the bottle up with water shake and apply.

Oh, do NOT cut your hair just yet! You'll find something to help, I"m sure.:)

I have hair past my shoulders as well, and have almost always had long hair.. so I understand the problems associated with it.:)

This might sound odd, but do you think that something in your wardrobe is causing the tangling? I know for myself, in the winter, I have a lot of problems with those big knots at the top of my neck. I notice that when I wear a certain headband/earcover thingy it gets really bad... and sometimes with a specific turtle neck I wear as well.

I also make sure I brush my hair fully a few times each day... especially just before going to bed at night. Yes, conditioners help too, a lot. My hairdresser introduced me to a Joico product called "integrity"... it's AMAZING! It doesn't weigh down my hair, and a little goes a long way. I'd suggest using something like that, and concentrating on the back of your neck... flip upside down and get it under there... not just on the top.

Good luck.. I hope you find something that works well for you.:)

I use Aussie 3 minute conditioner. It's not a leave in, but you leave it on for 3 or more minutes after you shampoo your hair. Use their shampoo too. Otherwise, have your hairstylist recommend something. They usually know. Most of the leave in conditioners will leave your hair looking greasy. Don't cut it! One thing I do is always start at the ends of my hair when I brush it, and work my way up. Just something I remembered from cosmetology. That way it's less painful, and less damaging to your hair, when you brush it. I use a finishing shine spray also, which is very light. This helps tame the hair.

there is nothing i have tried to take care of the tangles .that's why I decided to cut my hair short.not super short like a boy but i'm fed up with the bother of long hair.I don't know why I have put up with it as long as I have.I hope you find something but I know I didn't