How to get rid of bad tangles

Due to its curly nature, Afro hair will always have a certain number of tangles. Curly hair will curl around the next hair. But it should not stick to the next hair. Your 4c hair should not have excessive tangles. When you detangle healthy hair, each hair glides around the next hair without snagging it or creating more knots. When the hair cuticle is healthy your curls glide around each other like a perfect waltz. 

What can you do if you suffer from excessive tangling? You can detangle your hair, but before you can finish your whole head it has already begun to tangle again. Do not settle for excessive tangling. You can get rid of bad tangles. This will shorten your shampoo days and style time. 

My number one solution against excessive tangles is to replace your shampoo with a bentonite clay cleanser. You can make your own clay wash or buy one that is already prepared. I have both of these solutions for you. 

Easy Clay cleanser

1/3 cup of Bentonite clay

1/4 cup of Moroccan red clay

3/4 cup of filtered water

1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar

Blend together until your mix is smooth and not runny. 

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How to be shampoo free!

How to cleanse your hair without using shampoo. 

God created our hair to withstand exposure to the elements. Thus your hair can take being washed frequently, without becoming damaged. Hair, skin and nails are made up of the keratin. We  do not think twice about washing our body daily. Yet the average black woman thinks that washing Afro hair to often, will damage it. Some act as though, Afro hair is so delicate that it cannot withstand much manipulation.

Cleansing the hair does not harm it. Cleansing it with the wrong shampoo or cleanser is what causes damage. Not conditioning well after we cleanse, also causes damage. Not the washing by itself. It is important to cleanse your hair at least twice a week. This will rid the hair of germs, viruses and fungi. Hair grows best on a clean scalp.

NON SHAMPOO OPTIONS Although there are many non-sulfate shampoos on the market. Some people are not fond of shampoo. You do have other choices. Here are some of the natural cleansers I recommend to replace your traditional shampoo.

Clay:
I recommend bentonite clay or red clay. It is best to use them together. But you can also use them separately. If your hair is prone to excessive knots, tangles and dryness. Replacing your shampoo with clay is the way to go. Clay cleanses, conditions and defines your coils in one step. For a DIY clay recipe and full information about clay, go HERE.

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Hibiscus powder
Hibiscus is a gentle cleanser. If you use gel, grease or heavy oils, this might not cleanse enough for you. Add some spring or distilled water to pure hibiscus powder. Add a little at a time. You want to create a paste. Rinse your hair under warm water for 30 seconds. Apply hibiscus paste to scalp and gently massage. Smooth the paste over each hair strand. Cover with a plastic cap for 10 minutes. Rinse well with med temp water. Continue with deep conditioning. Do not use on blonde or light color hair.  It might change the color.

Soapwarts
This one is great for dandruff and itchy scalp. It is also a gentle cleanser. It is a natural cleanser that suds. But it is not harsh like bar soaps. It has a light earthy smell. Buy it in a powder form. Create a paste with distilled water. Wash hair with it and follow with deep conditioning. Find it at health food stores or HERE.

Black soap
This is an excellent all natural cleanser for the whole body. It softens, cleanses and conditions the hair, amazingly. It is cheap and long lasting. Be sure to buy only authentic black soap. MORE INFO HERE

How to do the Coily Queens Hot Oil Treatment

Hot oil treatments are great for reducing tangles, frizz, breakage and giving your hair awesome shine. You will find various ways people do hot oil treatments. The Coily Queens Regimen has a specific order to follow when doing a hot oil treatment. This technique is used in combination with the Coily Queens Method. This method has been designed to enable your Afro coily hair to grow long and healthy. 

For the complete Coily Queens Regimen go HERE

How often should you do this hot oil treatment?

Dry hair, breakage & excessive tangles

Do this hot oil treatment once a week,  for 3 weeks.  You should see a reduction in your hair issues, after that time.

To prevent dryness, breakage and dull hair

Repeat this treatment every other week or twice a month. 

CQ Hot Oil Treatment

Supplies needed:

Natural unrefined oil
(see list of oils below)

Bowl of hot water

Cold pure aloe Vera leaf  gel

1. Wash and deep condition your hair.
2. Warm 1/4 cup of oil in a bowl of hot water. (usually 5 to 10 minutes)
3. After you rinse out your deep conditioner, smooth the warm oil through out your hair well over all strands. (use more oil if needed)
4a. Wet a bath cloth in hot water. Put on top of hair, then quickly cover with a plastic cap. Wrap your hair in a towel to lock in that heat. Relax for 10 minutes. 

4b.  You can use a Thermal Heat cap in place of hot towels.
 Heat the thermal cap in microwave for 2 minutes.
Dip bath cloth in hot water and apply to hair.
Cover with a plastic cap.
Next apply your Pydana Thermal Heat Cap for 10 minutes.

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5. Do not rinse out.
6. Apply your leave in conditioner.
7. Next smooth "cold" aloe vera gel over hair. Follow with a sealing oil and style.

CQ Regimen recommended oils

Hemp oil

Avocado oil

Castor oil

Jojoba oil

Coconut oil

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Shea moisture curl smoothie compared to the cantu leave in conditioner

The leave in conditioner is the most important product in your hair care regimen. The leave in conditioner is left on the hair all day. The leave in conditioner will also fall on the scalp. Any product that will stay on your hair all day should be a product that contains natural, nourishing ingredients. 

If the current state of your hair is dry,  full of knots and does not style well, then stay away from products with ingredients names you have a hard time pronouncing.   There are many popular products, naturals use, that only give you the illusion of healthy hair. These products contain cheap ingredients which coat the hair and gives you instant softness. However you will find that using these products on a regular basis will dry your hair out long term. 

PRODUCT COMPARISON
Below are the first ten ingredients which make up the popular cantu shea butter leave in conditioner. Compare those ingredients to the first ten ingredients of the also popular shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie. 

CANTU SHEA BUTTER LEAVE IN
Water , Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) , Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean) , Propylene Glycol , Polyquaternium-37 , Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate , Dicaprate , PPG-1 Trideceth-6 , 


SHEA MOISTURE CURL ENHANCING SMOOTHIE
Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut ) Oil*, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Magnifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silk Protein, 

The Shea Moisture smoothie has more natural nourishing ingredients than the cantu product. Notice how the ingredients of the smoothie are easy to pronounce. Look for leave in conditioners that contain, natural oils, extracts and butters. Those ingredients nourish the hair, softens the hair in a healthy way and help to seal in moisture. 

VERDICT
If you are a college student on a budget and you are not dealing with dry hair, the cantu shea butter leave in, would not be a bad investment. However, if your hair is invaded by knots, excess tangles and you have a hard time keeping moisture in your hair, you should  purchase the shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie. 

Shea Moisture smoothie is a more superior product. You can find both of these products at stores such as Walmart, CVS, Target and beauty supply stores. 

HELP my hair is a tangled mess!!!

PROBLEM:

You just shampooed and deep conditioned your hair. However after you rinsed out the deep conditioner you feel your hair knot and tangle up. Every time you run your fingers through your hair you feel massive tangles and  mats. What did I do wrong? How do I fix this awful mess???

First consider this, people have combed out matured locks. If  locked hair can be combed out then your tangles are easy to remove if you are completely natural. 

Now calm yourself by taking a few long deep breathes and do not fret.  Worry will only make you anxious, and grab the scissors.  Cover hair with a plastic cap and go make you a cup of green tea with lemon.

Sip some green tea to relax your nerves.
Drinking 3 cups of green tea daily will treat hormonal hair loss.

SOLUTION:

Allow medium temp water to run over hair for one full minute, as you run your fingers through it removing tangles. Separate hair into 4 or more sections. Saturate each section with some CQR-Super Detangler. Gently remove tangles from each section retwist and cover hair with plastic cap for at least one hour or more if time permits.

 CQR-Super Detangler

Supplies needed:

12 ounce water spray bottle

1/3 cup vegetable glycerin (moisture and slip)

7 ounces distilled or filtered water

 1/4 cup grape seed oil (detangler)

2 tbsp jojoba oil (strength and detangler)

SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE

FINGERS ONLY!

Remove plastic cap and gently with patience, remove tangles, using fingers only. Work in small sections and do not become frustrated. Frustration will make it take longer and cause breakage. You should notice the CQR-Super Detangler melting your tangles. Spray hair again if it dries out before you complete your whole head. 

Fingers only! No combs or brushes!

When all tangles are removed, apply your leave in conditioner. You do not have to rinse out the CQR-Super Detangler.

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Red Palm Oil and Afro hair care.

Oil therapy is practiced with the Coily Queens Regimen.

What is Oil Therapy?

Carefully selecting specific natural high quality oils for your hair type and hair issue. Massaging those oils onto your scalp for 10 minutes daily. Being sure your hair strands are  lubricated daily with the right high quality oils. Done correctly, it will eliminate your single strand knots, greatly reduce tangles and increase your hair growth rate. 

Red Palm Oil is a new addition to the Coily Queens Regimen. 

Check out the amazing benefits this oil provides for your hair.

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I started using red palm oil last year. I purchased my jar from a high end grocery store; it was an impulse buy. My palm oil is unrefined, organic and comes in a dark glass jar. Red palm oil is full of vitamins A and E, and is knows as a super food. When purchasing any type of organic oil, you need to use it consistently. Organic oils are made to be used and not  stored. Even though I used it 3 times a week,my jar expired before I was half way finished. Check your expiration dates before you pay for it. Red palm oil is very rich  and a little goes a long way. 

Red palm oil is great to use right after your shampoo regimen, because it locks in moisture so well. Consistent use will reverse your gray hair and correct  hair loss.  Red palm oil is full of carotene and lycopene and this prevents your hair from becoming weak or brittle. Full of saturated fats and lipids makes it a perfect moisturizer for the hair and skin. 

PROS:

Super hair growth

Decreases your gray hair

Prevents hair loss

Strengthens hair

Revitalizes your skin and prevents wrinkles

Contains a high amount of vitamins A and E, more than any other plant oil.  

Great replacement for coconut oil

Less than $1 per ounce, great price!

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CONS:

This oil is a bright orange color. Some people feel the oil is messy and stains. Personally I do not find the oil messy. I always wear a scarf if I use it at bedtime. As with all oils I measure out my oil, instead of just eyeballing it. I use the finger dip method instead of pouring it from a applicator bottle. Taking these measures ensures that you do not over oil your hair. It does not stain my clothes, pillows or furniture.

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Detangling Afro coily hair

Tangles are the number one complaint of those with Afro coily hair. When you first go natural it is not uncommon to spend a whole hour untangling your hair. Having to spend so long on detangling, makes black women, not want to wash or restyle their hair often. However keeping the hair washed on a regular basis is the key to growing your hair to great lengths and creating great styles. This is the reason you want to greatly reduce your detangling time. The healthier your hair is, the easier it is to untangle. It is possible to untangle your hair in less than 15 minutes, even with tight coils and long length. 

Following the CoilyQueens Regimen enables me to untangle my hair in 15 minutes. My shampoo time has been reduced by 70%

1. Never untangle hair when soaking wet
Always untangle hair while damp not while soaking wet.  Although soaking wet hair is soft and very flexible it is weak due to being filled with water. Dampen your hair with conditioner or a light mist of water. Let it sit on hair for 3 minutes, then gently untangle with your fingers. 

2. If you want to retain long lengths untangle hair with your fingers. No combs!
If you keep your hair lubricated with a natural oil daily you will find finger combing really easy to do. The most important thing to know when finger combing is to take small sections. Do not treat it the same nor expect the same results compared to using a comb. In the beginning it will take you twice as long to finger comb compared to using a comb or brush. Soften hair with a conditioner, then untangle in small sections and you will be successful with finger combing. The more you do it the faster it will go!


3. Never detangle with a brush, tangle teaser or any product like it. 
If you watch youtube you will see many naturals show demos  of untangling their hair using the very popular denman brush. Do not adopt this trend! Brushing the hair, weakens the hair cuticle over time. This makes the hair high porosity and susceptible to damage. The problem is that the damage does not happen quickly. It takes awhile for you to see the damage. Even so, know that each time you rake that brush through your hair you are weakening some of your protein bonds. When you rake it through soaking wet hair it is even worst. If you want to retain length, keep the brush out of your regimen. Fingers only!

4. Removing heavy tangles, matted hair and knots!
If you do not consistently follow a healthy hair regimen you can easily find your hair in a situation in which it will knot up and mat badly. You will get massive tangles which overwhelm you. Do not panic and start cutting or ripping out your hair. Remember people have untangled a full head of dread locs, so mostly likely your tangles can be removed with no damage.

Cold pressed castor oil

Solution #1: Mix 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar, with 1 cup of filtered water, plus 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil. Put mix in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray hair down really good, using 3/4 cups of the mixture. Cover with a plastic cap for one hour. Go calm down, get some tea and take some deep breathes. After one hour untanlge hair using very small sections and take your time. Use the remaining 1/4 cup of your mixture to keep hair damp as you untangle it.  

Solution #2: Mix 2 tablespoons of castor oil + 1 tablespoon of coconut oil + 1/4 cup or more of a thick conditioner of your choice. Cover with a -plastic conditioning cap + scarf overnight. If you do not have time for an overnight treatment. do it for 3 hours. If you do the treatment overnight your tangles will melt in the morning.

Untangle hair before you start the shampoo process always.

Awesome pre-treatment for your hair

Highly penetrating moisturizing treatment

Carmel-tini Hair Treatment

Great for tansitioners! Pre treating the hair before you shampoo is recommended for those dealing with two textures. Pre pooing will help reduce breakage at the line of demarcation. 

Honey: Is a good emollient and softener. Prevents the loss of moisture and heals scalp infections. Gives you more shine and luster to your hair.

Banana puree:  Increases the moisture content of your hair. Eliminate frizz. Great for dry, itchy, flaky hair.

Olive fruit oil: Improves hair elasticity and strength. Block DHT, which leads to hair loss. Penetrates the hair shaft by 25%.

Mustard seed oil:

Avocado oil: Penetrates the hair shaft more than evoo. moisture. High in Vitamins A, E, and D. Stimulates new hair growth when massaged into the hair roots. High in fatty acids, which provides strength and protection to the hair.

Wheat germ oil: Highly moisturizing to the hair and rich in fatty acids. Easily absorbed into your skin. Adds softness and strength to your hair.

Neem oil: Awesome for relieving an itchy scalp and dandruff. Stimulates hair growth. With consistent use you will see longer, fuller, luxurious hair. Antiseptic and antibacterial.

Carrot oil: Heals dry hair.

This awesome pre poo is great for those with a dry itchy scalp. Great for reducing tangles and infusing extra moisture into your hair. Use this as a pre treatment before you shampoo. Consistent use will make your hair softer with less tangles. Less tangles leads to better hair growth. Longer, stronger, more luxurious hair with the Carmel-tini treatment.

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3 day Moisture Infusion Treatment for the busy woman

What you will need:

Organic Apple cider vinegar

Raw honey

EVOO

Pure aloe vera leaf

4 plastic conditioning caps

Knit hat, scarf or bonnet

Good quality leave in conditioner

A good quality natural oil. Select one: castor oil, avocado oil 

Night before day one:
HONEY & ALOE PRE TREATMENT

 Apply this pre-treatment to your hair the night before your shampoo day. It will melt bad tangles and single strand knots.  Apply the Honey aloe pre-treatment to hair cover with a plastic cap and scarf overnight. 

When you need to save time, apply the pre-treatment, cover with a plastic cap and let it sit on hair for 3 hours. Proceed

 with shampoo routine.
Honey & Aloe pre-treatment recipe

1/3 cup of pure aloe vera leaf

2 tablespoons of raw honey

2 tablespoons of EVOO

Organic apple cider vinegar

Day one:

Shampoo and deep condition your hair.

Rinse deep conditioner out with cool water.

With hair soaking wet,  pour an ACV rinse over your hair.

Let it sit for 3 minutes.

Rinse out with cool water.

Apply leave in conditioner and oils.

Proceed with setting your hair.

Self heating conditioning cap

At bedtime cover hair with plastic conditioning cap, followed by a knit hat or scarf.

Remove first thing in the morning, to allow hair to dry.

This means you may want to get up 20 minutes earlier to allot for drying time.

Hair should be completely dry before styling, if you are wearing twist outs or braids outs. 

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Days two and three:

You will baggy your hair each night for the next two nights in a row.

Applying a leave in conditioner and oil before each baggy treatment.

TIP: store your leave in conditioner in the refrigerator and apply it to your hair cold. The cold product will help the cuticle to lay flatter and lock in more moisture.

On day 4 you should notice your hair staying hydrated longer. If you find that your hair is still getting dry and hard before the end of the day, then proceed to  the  9 day moisture therapy treatment. 

Please keep in mind, that your hair has been dehydrated for a long time, so for some people it will take several days or weeks to get the hair to hold moisture. 

Hair regimen for those with excessive tangles

Does your hair tangle excessively no matter what you do to it?

Do you constantly have to deal with single strand knots?

Does your hair develop tangles within minutes of you untangling it?

So you spend an hour or two untangling your hair and twisting it up then when you remove the twists the next day your hair is tangled again!

Is your hair journey being hindered by excessive tangles?

If any of these questions or situations apply to your hair, this regimen will help get you on the way to healthier hair. Excessive tangles and single strand knots come from hair that is not properly moisturized or lubricated. Do not accept the incorrect information that Afro coily hair tangles a lot that is its nature. While our coily curly hair does tangle, it should not tangle excessively nor should it continuously get single strand knots. So do not accept that untruth. If your hair is properly hydrated and lubricated you will not develop tangles within minutes of untangling your who head. You will find help here, the regimen below will greatly decrease your tangles and eliminate single strand knots, once the regimen is followed for 18 days.. Everyday on the regimen, the hair becomes softer and supple, with the first improvements  within 5 days of starting this regimen..

18 Day Hydration & Lubrication Regimen 

( Decreases hair tangles and eliminates single strand knots)

Supplies needed: Moroccan red clay powder, Braggs apple cider vinegar, 1 gallon of spring water, plastic conditioning caps, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, a good leave in conditioner, pure honey, 2 cans of coconut creme concentrate.

(all items above can be purchased at the grocery store, except the red clay and the coconut oil needs to be unrefined) 

Be sure you use the items listed no substitutions each of these products have a function that is needed to give you the best outcome. Do not use grocery store plastic bags on your hair purchase a large pack of conditioning caps from the beauty supply store.

Pre- clay wash treatment  
Melts tough tangles

 

This pre shampoo treatment is only done at the beginning of the regimen. This is your first step before you begin day one.   Purchase a bottle of TRESemme' Smooth and Silky conditioner, from Walmart or Target.  In a bowl mix a generous amount of the conditioner with one tablespoon of coconut oil and one tablespoon of grape seed oil, apply through out your hair in sections untangling as you go. For best results cover with a plastic cap and allow to sit on hair overnight or no less than 3 hours. When you remove the cap you will notice that your tangles just melt apart. Rinse hair with warm water and proceed with clay wash for day 1c.

18-day regimen

Day one:  

A.  Mix 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and rub into hair and untangle. Cover with plastic cap and leave on overnight or at least 3 hours.

B.  Rinse oil out with warm water.

C.  Cleanse  hair with the clay wash, smooth through hair and scalp, cover with a plastic cap for 10 minutes. Rinse out clay thoroughly using medium/hot water.

D.  deep condition by mixing, 1 cup of coconut cream concentrate with 1/4 cup of honey, cover with a plastic cap and sit under hooded dryer for 20 minutes. Rinse out with cool/cold water, rinse well.

E.  Mix 2 cups of spring water with 1/2 cup of ACV and apply all the ACV rinse to hair for 3 minutes then rinse with cool

water.

F.   Apply leave in conditioner while hair is still soaking wet. 

G.  Apply one tablespoon of coconut oil and style.

Day two:

Massage coconut oil into your scalp and smooth through your hair. Start with 1 tablespoon, then add more only if needed.

Keep hair stretched and untangled 

apply more leave in conditioner.

Day three: Repeat Day two steps, only apply leave in conditioner if needed.

Day four:   Repeat day two steps again

Day five: CLAY WASH DAY AGAIN! Repeat all the steps from day one.

Day six:  Massage 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into your scalp and hair strands and apply leave in conditioner and style.

Day seven: Repeat day 6 steps.

Day eight: Repeat day 6 steps again

Day nine:  Go back to day one and repeat the regimen again.

When you have repeated the regimen the second time you should notice drastic improvement in your hair. Now  start doing the Coily Queens regimen which puts you back with washing your hair with a non sulfate shampoo or conditioning cleanser. You will now do clay washes once per month. Now you have a complete regimen that eliminates knots, decreases your tangles and increases the hair growth rate.

2-strand twist out

Important: When you mix the clay powder, do not use any type of metal, so mix in a plastic bowl with a wooden spoon. Metal destroys the minerals which are in the clay. You want the clay wash to be a thick creamy consistency, not to runny otherwise it will be messy.

More information on clay mud washes.

For the Coily Queens Regimen, step by step.