How do you disentangle extremely matted hair? 

Consider using a deep conditioner or moisturising oil before committing to a short hairdo since your hair has become hopelessly matted. After leaving these hair treatments in for an hour or even overnight, your hair should be easier to detangle. Although combing it out takes time, it is significantly less painful and effective than combing without hair treatment. 

Make a hair treatment decision. An ordinary conditioner is worth a try if you haven't tried it before, but if your hair is badly matted, you may need to hunt for another option. Detangling conditioners are designed to give your hair more glide, while deep conditioners assist replenish moisture and making it easier to disentangle. Instead, use coconut oil, olive oil, or Moroccan argan oil, which is particularly beneficial to afro-textured hair. If you don't like the feel of oil in your hair, you can apply a hair detangling spray. Although mayonnaise is popular, it has a strong odour and is less effective than other options. 

Wet your hair a little. Spray your hair with water or run it through a low-pressure shower or sink for a few seconds. Most hair treatments are designed to be applied to damp hair, but allowing the hair to get wringing wet could cause damage. 

Massage the therapy into your hair and let it sit for a few minutes. You can use up to two handfuls of the indicated treatment if your hair grows past your shoulders. Massage the therapy into all parts of your hair, especially the ends, until it is completely absorbed. Apply it to each section of your hair separately rather than all over your scalp at once to avoid tangling your hair even more. Allow time for the treatment to work on your hair. Your hair will be hydrated in a matter of minutes if you use a frequent conditioner. Allow at least 30 minutes, but no more than 2 hours, for coconut oil and comparable oils to absorb. 

Deep conditioners are often left in for at least an hour, and in extreme cases, overnight, depending on the packaging guidelines. To keep your hair tidy and out of the way, wear a plastic shower cap or a plastic bag tied with a hairband. Wearing a tight-fitting cap over the plastic may help speed things along. Untangle the simplest knots using your fingertips. 

Pull the tangled parts of your hair apart carefully after the hair treatment has had time to act. Little knots or loose mats can be twisted into smaller, independent tangles from the root site of the knot, closer to your scalp. You won't be able to disentangle your hair entirely during this process. If you become tense, take a break and try another twisted location.

Make use of a wide-toothed comb. For combing out severe tangles, you'll need a comb with robust, widely spaced teeth. Fine combs and brushes will very definitely encounter too much resistance, causing you to yank out clumps of hair or stop brushing altogether. To allow tiny tangles to slide through, choose a comb with teeth that aren't too large. 

Comb the ends first. When combing tangled hair, start at the ends. Brush the comb downward from the tangled hair's end, a few inches (centimetres) away. Repeat until the hair is completely tangle-free, then elevate the comb slightly higher. Rep until your entire head of hair is combed. For long or thick, matted hair, this could take an hour or more. 

Keep your hair up higher to avoid pain. If you have a sensitive scalp, hold a strand of hair while brushing it. Grab a segment of hair the thickness of a marker or glue stick between your fingers and half-twist it to keep the comb from pushing directly on your scalp. Once the hair beneath your palm has been properly untangled, raise your hold. 

Add additional conditioner or oil as necessary. With your finger, rub a drop of conditioner or oil into a difficult knot. This will lubricate the hair strands, even more, reducing how tightly they stick to one another. 

Scissors are used to cut thin, resistant mats. You may need to thin down a mat of hair if you can't get it to separate despite your best attempts. Open a pair of scissors with one hand while securely grasping your hair with the other. Run the bottom blade of the scissors along the underside of the mat to remove loose strands, then gently tug at your hair. 

Take Away

Cutting mats out might be the best answer if it's been weeks or months since you've combed your hair, as detangling might take hours with minimal effects. Finish with a fine-toothed comb or brush. Work your way through the heavy matting and tangles with a wide-toothed comb. Use a fine-toothed comb or a brush to remove any lingering tiny knots. Finish with a fine-toothed comb or brush. Work your way through the heavy matting and tangles with a wide-toothed comb. Use a fine-toothed comb or a brush to remove any lingering tiny knots.