Detangling Tips - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Detangling Natural Hair: Best Practices

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

Cassandra writes:It sounds like such a basic task, but it's something I struggle with just about every styling session. The comb and my hair just won’t play nice. No matter how many tips I attempt to integrate into my styling regimen I always seem to be losing an astonishing amount of hair—okay I may be exaggerating a teeny bit—but I…

Sep 12

Best Detangling Tool for Natural Hair

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 22 Comments

Renee asks: Which does a better job of detangling-- combs or Denman brushes (or similar)?CN's Response: I'm still loving my Ouidad Double Detangler! It's the best tool I've ever used... next to my fingers. I'm not in the position to comment on shed hairs, because my shedding has ceased due to pregnancy hormones, but I can say that it is…

Sep 12

How Do You Detangle Your Natural Hair?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 44 Comments

Hola Chicas,Over the years I've tried many detangling methods-- dry, wet, with a paddle brush, using a denman, fingers only, in sections, under the water stream, hell, I've even tried oil rinsing! I've done it all, but with my current length and density, the following works best for me:I get in the shower with loose, dry hair (usually an old…

Jan 27

Modified Denman Brush

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 24 Comments

Watch as this curly diva modifies her Denman to make it less damaging. If I hadn't thrown mine away, I'd definitely be giving this one a go. It looks promising... AGrlCanMac's Modified DenmanHave you modified yours? How does it compare?

Sep 12

Ouidad Double Detangler

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 30 Comments

Hola Chicas,Yes, the rumors are true. My PJism has reached new heights... I bought a 24 dollar comb. Sad.In my defense, (1) I've heard great things, (2) it's a comb/brush combo, and (3) if I hate it, I can always return it! So, don't judge ;)Just as I'm always on the lookout for the next best detangling conditioner, I'm also…