HOW TO AVOID TANGLES IN YOUR HAIR

Having hair that tangles easily makes washing and styling of the hair a nightmare. It also robs the hair of length as trying to detangle breaks off the hair making it look like your hair isn't growing. Infact this is one of the main reasons most women opt for chemical relaxers as they have no idea how to get rid of tangles on natural hair.
With proper methods I will list below, tangling and knotting can be reduced to the barest minimum and take down and washing of your hair will be a breeze.
First of all, you need to eliminate the possible causes of tangling.

- Is the hair dry and brittle?
Dryness causes curly/coily hair to knot up on itself much like a leaf curling up when it's dry. This can lead to tangles. When the hair is in protective styles made with extensions, it is difficult to properly moisturise the hair as it is encased in the extensions.
There is an erroneous belief that application of oil based products like hair grease, waxes, oil sheen spray is sufficient to keep the hair moisturised. This is not true as the only moisturiser is WATER. The oil/grease simply coat the hair and attract dust and lint which intertwines with your hair causing it to tangle on take down.
To prevent tangles due to dryness and brittleness, it's important to use a water based moisturiser mixed with natural oils that is absorbed by the scalp and hair. There are commercial braid sprays such as Just For Me Braid Release available that you can use to keep your hair moisturised in the protective style and during take down.
You can make yours with this simple recipe:
Mix 1tbs aloe vera juice + 1 tsp olive oil (or any light natural oil) + 100ml distilled water in a spray bottle and apply to hair daily.

- What hair products do you use?
Like I said above, using water based products to moisturise and hydrate your hair prevents dryness and knots.
Petroleum based oils and waxes clog your pores, attracts dusts and lint increasing the likelihood of tangles. They also coat the hair strands and keep water out of the hair strands. This is good if your hair has been properly hydrated prior to application but bad if it hasn't.
Avoid products containing alcohol unless it's fatty alcohol as it dries out your hair.
Do you cleanse your scalp and hair while in protective style? Opt for a sulfate free shampoo instead such as..... http://www.nappilynigeriangirl.com/2013/01/nappy-q-how-to-prevent-tangles-in.html

New batch now available. Get yours and grow your hair longer. No more breakage, hairloss, split ends, brittleness! Price N3500 only. Order by sending an email to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com

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The second to the last pic tho...lol
Most guys would be like "Snap ko, Chat ni. Will get your N350 shoes off my N19000 shoe...in this economy...are you high?"

Word of advice indeed.
Extra inch?! Where exactly?!

End time for Nigeria.

Oil money should have been used with precision to build or upgrade existing power stations.

But that wasn't the case. Politicians were too myopic and corrupt to know the disastrous consequences. Where there is no electricity, how can we progress.

99% of businesses rely on power in one way or the other.

nanalady:
I cut my hair today..by half..i was just tired of the split ends..pls how do i take care of this problem..

Here's a link to a website that can help www.nappilynigeriangirl.com
There is a for beginners page that will help guide you so you don't get splitends.

Hajeeyah:
Hello NN, Thanks for the educative and informative thread. I just came across this thread and decided to do something to my hair. I have a soft and very dry hair so it breaks and sheds easily. These are the products are use now so please kindly tell which to change and which products to add:


1. Profective mega growth stimulating shampoo.
2. Profective mega growth detangling conditioner.
3. Profective mega growth hair and scalp revitalizer.
4. Shea butter.
5. coconut oil.
Please kindly help me out as I'm confused and would like to grow my hair as long as possible.

P.S. my hair is natural

Your current products aren't too bad...the problem is the presence of sulphate in the shampoo and petrolatum in the conditioners. However some people have no problem with these ingredients. Once you run out of it though, switch to Organics Root Stimulator brand. It is more natural hair friendly and just as affordable.

FameG:
Please help!!! I always have lots of tangled hair anytym i wash,especially if I just take braids down. I follow ur blog so i knw wat its like to avoid tangles bt it dosent seem to work 4 me. The last wash was a disaster despite using a detangling spray.

It's normal to have lots of tangling when taking braids down especially if you have it longer than 2 weeks and have been moisturizing by spraying with water. The tangling is usually worse at the nape and edges.
To control this,
Try moisturizing with a leave in instead of direct water.
Protect the hair around the edges from direct water during showering by using a showercap or wrapping with a scarf.
Don't carry braids longer than four weeks. The major cause of that tangling is the usual hair you shed daily (approx 100 strands), multiply that by the number of days you have the style and it will give you an idea how bad the tangling will be.
Bigger braids give less tangles than smaller braids.

On take down,
Apply a slippery conditioner or oil beforehand and cover with a shower cap for some minutes.
When taking down and there's any tangles, patiently detangle starting from the ends. Apply more conditioner to give more slip.

krystalklear:
How much is the oil?

It costs N3500 for 4oz.

Hair growth progress using the right regimen.
There are one thousand and one regimens for growing hair long especially now as there is more awareness about African hair growth.

There are different pills, potions and lotions available for hair growth.

Fact: Hair loss and damage happens over time due to different factors. It also takes time for such damage to be reversed.
Today's hair care practices such as tight braids, too much manipulation, improper products, improper relaxing technique all contribute to hair loss.

What I've been using for over 3 years that has given me fabulous results is NappyGirl Growth Enhancing Oil. There's no promise of instant growth but with consistent use, my breakage has stopped, my hair has grown thicker, fuller and longer.

I'm sharing my personal tips that worked for me as a Nigerian based in Nigeria and for the ladies in the pictures attached.


For more details, go to www.nappilynigeriangirl.com

joie27:


So what are the ingredients in this oil?

Herbal extracts of Eclipta alba (scientifically proven to be as effective as minodixil against hair loss)
Neem (antifungal,antibacterial, effective against lice)
Indian Gooseberry (good source of vitamin c ..helps nourish follicles through which hair grows)
Coconut oil (pure coconut oil helps prevent protein loss in hair)
Castor oil (stimulates growth)
Essential oil blend

Atk01:

I have a question. How do you apply the oil to your hair?

Hair loss: Apply daily to affected area morning and evening. Gently massage until fully absorbed. A little goes a long way, so less is more.

Hair breakage: Apply daily to hair strands, work in until fully absorbed. Moisturise as usual.

Indian Oiling Method: Apply daily till wash day. Shampoo, condition, oil and braid till hair is 90% dry. Moisturise as usual.

If like me you have problems with breakage and retaining length then you gotta try this oil!

This is the oil and it costs N3500. You can get it from beautifullynappy.com, kaymu.com and nappilynigeriangirl.com
All sources ship nationwide.

There are only 30 bottles available each month, so hurry while stocks last!

Hi guys, so wanted to give you an update on my hair using NappyGirl Growth Enhancing Oil.
I've been using it consistently for 3 years now and it actually helped my hair grow longer. Now the sides are slowly catching up.
My target goal is a blunt waistlength.

Simple updo on short natural hair. Go to www.nappilynigeriangirl.com for the tutorials

flawlyss:
Hi, I just started reading your post @nappilynigeria and in your blog u listed out products and I saw bentonite clay I want to know if its nzu that we igbo give to guest and its also used on skin for infection and rashes. Also I want to know how to use it and am transitioning U really inspired me. Thank you very much

Thank you for your kind words. No, nzu is different from bentonite clay. Bentonite clay is volcanic clay and to my knowledge we don't have active volcanoes in Nigeria .

Due to demand, I have started making my personal blend of oil I use for my Indian Oiling Treatment. It is made up of 100% pure oils and herbal extracts. It has the following functions.
Bhringrag extract has been scientifically proven to improve hair growth.
Neem extract has antifungal and antibacterial properties which stops growth of fungus responsible for dandruff.
Castor seed oil enhances growth and restore hairline.
Coconut oil strengthen the hair and make it resistant to damage.
Essential oil blend speed up hair growth by stimulating the follicles.
All ingredients are in a synergistic balance.

For now, only 30 will be available each month due to time it takes for extraction. Send an email to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com to place your order.

Rehil:
pls how much is d kit?

Pls send an email to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com

A meetup in Enugu!!!

Natural hair blowdried and banded.

There's a hair workshop taking place in ,Enugu on the 13th of June! Here's the flyer!

bewitching:
NappilyNigerian what is shikaikai powder?

It's an indian herb used to wash the hair. It helps prevent dandruff and promote growth!

There'll be a hair workshop in Enugu and more information on how to grow out your hair will be shared at the event!

Stop breakage and dryness, grow your hair longer with NappyGirl Ubermoist three step kit!

Yudeeaikay:
Pls what date exactly is d enugu naturalista's meeting holding n do we have to pay to attend....pls I need more information on dat.

Hi dear, it is on the 13th of June 2015. Here's the flyer. It costs N500 to attend which also qualifies you to take part in a giveaway of hair products.

kimannie222:
@nappilynigerian those hair products you listed that you use, i found most of them on Jumia, especially the ORS products, so I'm purely Nigerian of course and one of my aunty's that had really short hair used the ORS products and her hair grow really long!, i have very long hair to and I'm trying to grow my hair naturally now using this just for me product lol, so now i want to switch back to ORS products but i have very sensitive hair, do you think i can still use these products?. Kai that eh keracare or whatever i checked it online and it is expensive!

Yes you can still use ORS line on sensitive hair.

There's a meetup taking place soon in Enugu! There will be hair and makeup tutorials, giveaways and more!

Let's MeetUp!

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Enugu Naturalistas MeetUp!!!