Washing and Detangling

I wasn't really sure what to expect when washing and detangling my transitioning hair, but it has become really difficult for me. I am sure the constant curly styles I have been wearing lately are part of the problem. Because I do nothing but twists, braids, and bantu knots, I have been subjected to an abundance of...well knots. It has never taken me so long to detangle before, nor have I had so much breakage. I keep trying to remind myself that this is just part of what happens when you grow out a perm, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating. 

Recently though, I took some advice from some ladies at bglh to do a hot oil treatment on my hair and start washing in section. I have to say...it definitely worked. Yes, it does take longer wash now that I have to do one section at a time, but that equals less time I have to spend taking out knots. I'm pretty sure the technique (or lack of one) I was using before was counterproductive because I was causing all of my hair to tangle into one huge mess. This is much easier and brought my frustration level way down. I was ready to start tearing my hair out y'all lol. The hot oil treatment worked wonders as well because it was so much softer. I used the Proclaim Argan Oil Hot Oil Treatment.

Here is what I did if anyone is wondering.

1. Wash hair in 4 sections with shampoo (Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo).

2. Apply hot oil treatment to each section and work into hair thoroughly.

3. Sit under hooded dryer for 20 minutes. (I did this because we ran out of shower caps and I wanted the oil to stay warm.)

4. Put hair back into 4 sections.

5. Apply conditioner (Herbal Essences Totally Twisted) to each section.

6. Detangle and rinse.