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How to remove a knot or tangle from hair

Wet or dry, trying to brush or comb out a tangle in your hair can be a painful and
frustrating experience. You can lessen them both by following a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Hair brush or comb
• Hair clips - optional
• Leave in or spray conditioner - optional

Instructions

• STEP 1: Section off the area with the tangle. You can use hair clips if you wish,
to do this.
• STEP 2: With your left hand (right if you are left handed) wrap your hand around
the section of hair.
• STEP 3: Grasp and hold the section of hair tightly. You should not be 'pulling' on
the hair. There should be a bit of 'slack' - leaving the hair from your hand to the
scalp 'loose'. Holding this hand / hair in place will prevent 'pulling' of the hair
from the scalp when you begin to comb through it.
• STEP 4: Starting from about 1 inch from the tips of the hair, gently begin
combing / brushing the hair toward the tips.
• STEP 5: Once that area is clear of tangles, move up 1/2 inch to 1 inch at a time.
With quick, fluid, and even strokes, comb through to the end with each pass.
• STEP 6: Repeat as needed

How to remove gum from your hair

Difficulty: Easy

Have you ever had gum stuck in your hair or your child's hair? Almost everyone has had
this issue, knows someone who has, or perhaps is the parent of a child who has. Don't cut
the hair! There are other ways that will save you from an embarrassing new "style".

Things You'll Need

• Peanut butter - any brand should work
• Hair ties or clips - not needed for very short hair

Instructions