Women often tell me that their hair becomes tangled and knotted overnight. Since many have grown their hair long, even something as passive as sleeping can cause this. The solution is not in a “miracle product” but in how you take care of your hair on a regular basis. One tip is to brush your hair daily with a boar bristle brush when the hair is dry, to help carry the natural oils from scalp to the ends. One’s natural oil is the perfect way to keep the hair lubricated, making it less likely to tangle. Another is to run conditioner through the hair with a wide tooth comb while in the shower. Comb downward in short strokes, starting from the ends of the hair and working your way up toward the scalp (as opposed to combing from scalp to ends in one long stroke). Many women break their hair while combing or brushing it when wet, since wet hair stretches and often snaps when pulled. You can also try switching from a cotton to a satin pillowcase, as the latter is more gentle on the hair, especially hair that is colored or highlighted.

Product Suggestions

Janeke boar bristle brush. The closest in quality to Mason Pearson that I have found, and less than half the price.

Kerastase SÉRUM NUIT - Overnight Softening Treatment for Thick Hair.

Kerastase VOILE NUIT - Overnight Revitalizing Treatment for Fine Hair.

For a more budget conscious approach use a few drops of Camilla Oil on the ends of your hair overnight, and wash out in the morning.