One of the most common questions I receive is: what is the best product for detangling natural hair?
However, the answer to that question depends on a person’s complete wash routine.
Do you detangle before you wash? Do you detangle when you deep condition? Do you like to stick with as few products as possible?
I can always recommend a deep conditioner with lots of slip to help with detangling. What people are really asking for is a recommendation for a cheap alternative to conditioner.
There was a time when this would have been a difficult task, but now there are tons of pre-wash detangling products on the market.
All of these pre-poo treatments are tasked with immediately softening the hair and providing tons of slip for the purpose of detangling.
I give bonus points for actually providing necessary nutrients to the hair strand for long term hair care and non-toxic ingredients.
The Top 3 Detangling Products
#1: My absolute favorite pre-wash detangling treatment is a brand new find.
I recently posted a video here sharing my first impression of the Just for Me Curl Peace Tender Head Detangling Treatment.
Initially, I followed the directions, and then I put my own spin on the instructions by wetting the hair before application, and wow!
The slip factor on my wet hair takes this product over the top.
After using this product, the ease of detangling is only next to a good conditioner.
Though the product is not in the botanical/natural category, the ingredients are decent with no silicones, parabens, or mineral oil.
This pre-wash treatment is marketed toward kids, and it will definitely make detangling their tangled hair a breeze. I give bonus points for the inexpensive price point!
#2: Honestly, I was not expecting much from the African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo Treatment because the brand was not well known for natural hair products.
Although I was skeptical, the price point and my subscribers convinced me to give the product collection a shot.
My first impression here remains my recommendation.
This pre-shampoo treatment consistently provides the hair with immediate slip and helps detangle the hair like a dream.
Again, the ingredients are not stellar, but the product does not contain anything I would find questionable.
The smell does leave something to be desired, but I can forgive that because of how quickly this product helps to detangle my hair.
I find the best price for this detangler at my local beauty supply stores and Dollar General.
#3: Looking for a botanical/natural detangling product? try the Oyin Handmade Oh My Glide! Prestyling Detangler.
Although I love all things Oyin Handmade, the fact that this product is in a spray bottle did lower my expectations.
I should never have doubted one of my favorite natural hair care brands.
My 30 Minute Wash Routine, demonstrated here, is only possible because of this Oyin Handmade detangling product.
The smell of this product is wonderful and the ingredients are even better!
I enjoy the slip in this detangler about as much as I enjoy how quickly this helps to detangle my natural hair.
The Oh My Glide! and Ginger Mint Co-Wash are a dream for any natural hair care regimen, so if you are in the market for a botanical/natural powerhouse duo, get some!
How do I incorporate these treatments into my routine?
I tend to adapt my hair care routine based on my time for washing that day.
When I need to quickly get my hair done, I turn to a pre-wash detangling treatment to complete detangling in under 10 minutes.
How? By using one of the products mentioned above with a great tool.
Detangling can be one of the most frustrating aspects of natural hair, but with the right tools and products, it can be a non-factor.
I enjoy washing my natural hair, and that is in part because detangling is not a long, frustrating process.
