Tangled hair happens to everyone—especially if your hair is long, fine, naturally curly, or just had a rough night on a cotton pillowcase. Whether it's a big tangled knot or just a few tight spots near the ends, dealing with hair knots can be frustrating. And if your first move is yanking a brush through it, you're likely doing more harm than good. Hair strands get weak when they're wet, and using the wrong tools or rushing through detangling can lead to hair breakage, split ends, and damage that takes months to grow out. Damp hair, dry hair, thick hair, fine hair—every hair type needs its own approach. That’s where the right products and habits come in, like reaching for a wide tooth comb instead of a fine tooth comb, or using a few drops of coconut oil before you even start. This article will walk you through 10 easy ways to get knots out of hair without making things worse. Whether your goal is to detangle your hair after a shower, fix a huge knot from a windy day, or stop future knots from forming, keep reading—we’ve got your back.
