Q&A for How to Detangle African Hair

When your hair is wet or after you've applied conditioner, you're likely going to have a much easier time detangling your hair. Outside of that, you can use a detangling product and just brush or comb your hair to remove knots. Just keep in mind, you should detangle your hair regularly to keep problems from getting out of hand.

Products from Shea Moisture are good for this hair type.

I would suggest moisturizing with water. Grab a spray bottle and wet your hair, then use a good conditioner to help smooth out the process of detangling.

Try using an olive oil shampoo or Argo oil shampoo. It works for all hair types, and is a great moisturizer.

You shouldn't relax your hair. Doing so damages your hair, makes it fall out and creates split ends.

If your hair is natural, it's important to make sure that you leave your conditioner in for long enough. Instead of using a comb, use your fingers to detangle. Start from the scalp and work your way outwards.

It really depends on your hair texture. My hair is thick, but it thins out when it's wet, so I use Clear. If your hair is thicker, you might use Crème of Nature.

Use some detangler if it is really bad. Or get your hair thinned out the next time you get a haircut. Shorter hair is also easier to manage. You could also try a different style brush.

If you moisturize your hair after you rinse, then every day is fine.

If it works for your hair type and it doesn't strip your hair of oils that keep it healthy, it should be okay.

Moisturizer your hair daily so it can stay soft, curly, and silky. You can also use some detangler cream and brush your hair while it's in.

Once you notice a stunt in growth, or if your hair feels extraordinarily dry and broken, it may be time to trim the ends.

Apply argan oil first, as it will make your hair softer and more slippery so it's easier to brush. But make sure you do this just before you wash your hair, otherwise you will be walking around with greasy hair.

I recommend you change your shampoo and conditioner. You can also make a hair mask with 2-3 egg yolks and some olive oil and condition with that.

I would personally recommend wide-toothed combs, as it makes it easier to detangle hair and doesn't require as much strength to get rid of knots.

It is not that harmful as long as you use it properly.

Depending on your hair type and the hair category it pertains to, yes you can.

Hold the hair tight so that when you comb it, you won't pull your scalp.

It depends on your hair type, if it is higher than 3C I advise you to finger tangle and not use brushes often. Finger tangling reduces breakage, plus when it's wet, your hair is at its weakest.

Nothing happens, you might have locks of hair still there after washing but will easier after shampooing and conditioning. If you have tangles then use a detangler spray afterwards.

I use ECO Professional Styling Gel Argan Oil. My hair is pretty thick. This gel makes it easier to get the slick ponytails I like. It also works for my edges. I would recommend this for all hair types but it is great for African American hair.

It depends on the hairstyle, but usually one to two weeks for something like box braids and crochet.

It's a good idea to use protein conditioners. Try several out to see which works best for you.