I was detangling my hair in the shower the other night when the handle snapped in my hand and the shaft of the comb went flying behind me. I'd been using the same shower detangling comb for almost three years. It's one of my favorite detangling combs and it's the best one that works for me when my hair is soaking wet without pulling or getting caught in my hair. I think I paid less than $5 for it.
I've been through quite a few detangling tools in the last few years that I've been wearing my hair in its natural state. I've had to switch up my choices as my hair needs and length changed. Having finer hair, it's important for me to find the right detangling tools that won't snag or pull at my delicate strands. I also watch out for detangling tools that could cause my hair to break or become snagged in rigged teeth. Because my hair is fine, any excessive and unnecessary breakage would be noticeable.
A simple detangling comb with spacious teeth is ideal for naturals with fine, shorter hair. The Krest Tangle Tamer Curved Tooth Detangler
comb works well for those who are growing out their teeny weenie Afros. The teeth are close enough to easily pass through the hair without pulling or creating unwanted tension. There are a few higher-end combs that compare to the Krest Tangle detangler, but for less than $3 why would you pay more when you can get the same results for less?
For medium length hair, the Tangle Teezer Brush
has proven to work well for curly and fine hair. This is one tool that can help make the detangling process much easier. Especially if you have a looser curl pattern, some naturals with tightly curled or coiled hair have complained about breakage but it seems to work pretty well for low density hair.
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The Denman Classic Styling Brush D3
is a good option for those with tighter curl patterns. The teeth are spread apart well enough to separate the strands without ripping your hair to shreds. Ladies with coarser hair also love the Denman brush but it's gentle enough for finer strands. I still use my Denman brush when I'm styling my hair while it's dry and I need a quick detangle.
When wash day rolls around, I like to perform my detangling session in the shower while I have conditioner in my hair using my Goody Ouchless Shower detangler. It has a curved handle so that you can hang it in the shower for easy access. The teeth are almost as spread out as your typical wide-toothed comb, but what I like most about the Goody shower detangler is that the teeth are seamless and slightly flexible, which works well for naturals with fine, delicate hair. I've never had an issue with excessive breakage when using it. The Goody shower detangler can also be used to detangle hair while damp or dry without causing breakage.
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The Ouidad Shower Detangler is also a great choice for naturals with fine, low-density hair. For thicker hair the Ouidad Double Detangler may be a better option. For longer hair, there is also the Hercules S채gemann Magic Star Detangling Comb as an option. And as the name suggests, it's strong enough to endure the toughest tangles without causing damage to the hair. We all want to have gorgeous hair but healthy hair is always the number one goal. Anything that tugs and pulls at your hair can cause unnecessary damage, breakage and stress to the hair so it should be avoided at all costs.
Choosing the right detangling tools when you have fine, low-density hair is all about being familiar with your hair and what it needs. Whether you have fine hair like myself or thicker, coarser hair you should be able to find a detangler that doesn't cause too much stress to the hair, passes through the hair easily and doesn't tug at your delicate strands.
What do you use when it's time to detangle? Do you prefer detangling on wet or dry hair?
