Do detangler sprays really work? My daughters long hair is constantly getting tangled

[Anonymous]

A silk pillowcase is so important. It’s crazy how bad my daughter’s hair gets if we use a cotton pillowcase.

My kid has fine hair, and I use the Honest detangling spray. YMMV

[Anonymous]

I used to have lots of fights with my mom over brushing out tangles as a kid. Do you remember "no more tears" or some other spray like that?

What changed for me is that a friend told me to put conditioner in my hair in the shower, wrap it up in a bun and tuck the ends in, and leave it for several minutes while shavings, washing, etc. Made a huge difference.

[Anonymous]

Conditioner, and leave in conditioner. Cut her hair shirt until she can manage it herself.

[Anonymous]

The next step is to learn to braid.

[Anonymous]

How about a hair cut?

[Anonymous]

Echoing the PP who said she didn’t realize that her kids hair needed very different treatment than her own. My husband has middle eastern heritage and I did not realize how much my DD’s hair texture was affecting this who process. She needs super hydrating thick texture conditioner than a ton of leave in conditioner and/or curl cream. I use about 5x as much product on her hair as I would on mine and it has never looked greasy or anything because that’s what her texture needs. She has beautiful hair.

But that said, we have a understanding that if her hair is getting to a point that it’s frustrating/painful to brush out (for either of us, LOL) it’s time for a trim. Kids get to choose for themselves but not EVERYTHING is an acceptable choice

[Anonymous]

For those of you using silk pillowcases -- do your kids actually sleep on their pillows? Mine never seems to. Silk sheets for an elementary kid seem a bit much. And she moves around so much in her sleep that the bonnet seems unlikely to stay...

We get buy with a special conditioning routine and using a leave in, but I'd love a way to discourage the knows from forming in the first place. We've tried braids at bedtime but her hair just comes out of them plus the worst spot for tangles is near the crown of her head, and this can actually tangle even while in a braid somehow.

[Anonymous]

Pull it back. My DD does not go to school with her hair down. There was a huge lice problem in her grade so that is one reason but also the knots.

[Anonymous]

I usually damp my hair and brush through before shampoo it, apply conditioner, then half dry hair and brush through again, dry completely and tie it ( or braid it, or tie in sections if it’s easier), then my hair won’t get tangled.

[Anonymous]

Cut it. I think kids’ hair should be a length that’s easy to manage based on their hair type and level of cooperation and responsibility. Long hair for a kid who can’t or won’t manage it makes no sense.

[Anonymous]

Depends on hair type but I second a lot of the suggestions (my DD has thick, fine, wavy hair that tangles easily).

-clarifying shampoo once/wk is a good idea- can use a diluted white vinegar rinse- before conditioning- in place of this if you don’t have any
-a better conditioner in the bath/shower can work wonders- doesn’t have to be expensive. The drugstore kind that comes in a little pot/jar- often labeled as a hair mask or deep conditioner- rather than a squeeze bottle works well (we use various- I think currently we use Loreal)
-we have better luck with hair oils/serums than the spray in detangler though we use that sometimes too
-going to bed with wet hair (loose) is the kiss of death for my DD- tangles so horribly. She showers earlier before dinner, or in the AM instead.

[Anonymous]

My daughters are required to wear their hair in a ponytail or braid on school days. This really cuts down on tangles. I will never understand people who let their children run around all day with loose hair that never gets brushed. It looks awful and it's just horrible to maintain. My rule is like my mom's rule - you either wear it back while at school/activities or you cut it into a short bob.

[Anonymous]

Honest detangler spray plus a wet brush works for us. We have tried silk pillowcases and that did nothing for my daughter but lots of others say they help so give it a try. We also only shampoo her hair a few times a week but condition it daily and rinse well. Over washing and too much product in hair generally makes tangles worse.

[Anonymous]

Keep the ends trimmed regularly. Really cuts down on tangles. I have one twin with a chin length bob and one with longer hair that we braid most days. We always take them for cuts together and the longer haired twin still gets a trim while the bobbed twin might be getting an inch off depending on how long it’s been.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, OP??
You can’t just shell out $4.25 and test it out for yourself????