WATER Makes Matted Tangled Hair WORSE!

You are actually causing more harm to your very tangled matted hair when you use water, or even hair conditioners.
“We receive an endless number of service calls to detangle hair from  women and hairdressers alike who have made knots or clumps of tangled matted hair worse, tighter, harder and stickier from using an assortment of water based detangle sprays or conditioners.”

  

Hi my name is Ginger & I'm a 34 year old mother and wife. I have been living with a mental illness that keeps me so far down I go weeks without getting up out of bed. I was always a girl that loved styling my hair & now my hair is so matted that I have bad headaches, bumps from where the hair is getting tighter in this huge hard knot. My hair is matted to the scalp with only the thinest pieace of hair that hasn't broken yet hangs. I'm about to shave it cuz I tryed everything & this is causing me to feel so bad about myself that at times I want to die. I know that sounds extremely bad to say but its unbearable, so if you can help me with this issue it would mean the world to me.

 Thanks very much, Ginger

 Tangled life

                             

Hi,
my name is tanya I live in Tampa, fl. and I suffer from severe Depression! My hair is long and curly. .and I have not had the strength to do anything with it! About a month ago I lost my job and my home I have 3 teenage daughters, they all tried helping me, but I think we made it worst! I suffer from low self esteem as it is to go and shave my head! Can u Help me Please? Do u have a salon in Florida! I dont have time to wait a week because of the Easter holiday coming up on which I can not let my girls down!

Hello,
I hope this is the correct email for Tangled hair techs. I'm in complete crisis mode... I am Caucasian that just took her tape in extensions and now my hair is RUINED. I mean before my hair was super thick and all I wanted was length. Now I have bald spots and matted hair to the scalp in the back. I have tried baby oil, olive oil, all the glue bonds that are supposed to take glue out and NOTHING is working. I live in Portland OR. Do you guys have anyone in Oregon or Washington? I'm so desperate PLEASE respond!
Lauren 

Hello,
My name is Erin, most of my hair is matted. I was too depressed to care for it and now I'll probably have to shave it off. Please help me! I'm desperate. I live in Melbourne, Australia. Is there anything that can be done?

My hair is severely matted/tangled and has been for months! I really do not want to cut it off. I live in the uk. What products can you suggest ive spent hours with conditioners and olive oil but it hasnt worked. Do you have a salon in England?

Thank you for your response.  I ordered a bottle of take down remover and will advise when it arrives. Unfortunately I did start cutting my hair, not much, I felt I couldn't do anything else. Its matted into a bun and I can't even get to the ends to comb through. I have been so depressed about my hair which reached my lower back close to all my life. I don't know how I could let it get so bad. I know trying to fix it has made it  a lot worse.

 Chris 

" I thought if I washed my hair it would simply untangle the kinks and knots."  This is the first thought that comes to mind for most people in this predicament.  The most common mistake made when women remove weaves, braids, hair extensions, twists, dreadlock extensions or protective hair styles- is to shampoo immediately.  This creates knots, clumps, or masses of tangled matted hair.  
 

Salon Rejected Grandmother, Desperate Husband with Depressed Wife, 7 Year Old with “Birds Nest”. 7 Characteristics of Heartless Hairdressers.

Hello,I am in tears trying to find someone to detangle my daughters hair...........

We were all sick with the flu and I also have rheumatoid arthritis so I was no able to take care of her hair for weeks and left it in a big ponytail on top of her head.

My daughter is almost 7 with a LOT of spiral/curly hair ( we are black), and now she has a big “birdsnest” in the back which is solidly knotted and her hair is matted on the sides. 

PLEASE HELP.  I live in the Philadelphia area.  Thank you,Yvette

 

Hi there,

My Grandmother has a severe situation of tangled hair.  It is long, down to her bra strap and has not been combed for at least a year or more.

I worked on it for an hour this weekend and was able to get a lot untangled, but she needs the rest of her head done.

She is 87 and poor thing, every salon has refused to do her hair.

Do you have anyone in Federal Way or close that could go to her, or that we could take her to?

Please help!! :)

Michelle

 

Hello, My name is andrew and My wife,  has really matted and tangled hair. Its really bad and she's been depressed for over a year because of this.We've tried everything and nothing. Please ive looked everywhere and she doesn't want to shave her head. People just criticize and look down. My wife doesn't even go out and i finally want to take her out for our anniversary but i know she wont go out if her hair is still matted. I live in california and was wondering if there is anywhere where i can take her in california?? Somewhere where they are sensitive and welcoming? Thank you for any help.

This is the heartless voice of many salons today!

We need your support to train more tangle techs in your city.  But Remember........................

Dealing With Very Tangled Matted Hair Requires Faith

Jesus tell us in the Bible,(Matthew 19:26) , "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

It requires faith to hold the tears back when everyone has told you to simply give up and cut your hair or your precious child’s hair.

It requires faith to stand tall when every salon or even your favorite hairstylist has rejected, judged you and looked down upon you because your hair is so tangled and matted.  And now you are depressed.

It requires faith to look in the mirror at your hair that is in clumps stuck to your scalp and say I will get my hair back!

It requires faith to not give up and keep searching for help.

Be aware that simply cutting tangled, knotted or matted hair can lead to depression.  We at Tangled Hair Techs take down tangled matted knotted hair through and with the tangible touch of GOD

Detangling Hair May Not Be Glamorous..Its Healing

I had a sewin for 6 months.  I removed my sewin.  Since it had been a long time since my hair had been thoroughly clean (without the sew in) I decided to wash my hair.  After shampooing and conditioning my hair my hair was badly matted.   I did not know what to do to fix this problem.  Not only had I ever experience this, I also never really known anyone else to experience this. 

 I knew that if I went to a beautician they would have quickly cut all my hair.  I went on the internet to different sites.  I discover that I was not the first to have gone through this experience.  The remedies I found included saturating my hair with water and conditioner and slowly untangle the hair.  The first day I saturated my hair with water and conditioner and I tried untangling it.  I did this for the next three days.  I was successful at untangling some of the hair but as the days went on I discovered large bundles of hair all tangled up in knotts.  4 days had gone by with me spending hours with my hair and I had made no progress with the tangled hair. 

 I know it is just hair but if I could do anything to keep it I felt that it did not hurt to give it a shot. My hair was not just matted. Again it was matted and I believe the more I saturated it with water and conditioner the worse it got.  It was literally knotted  (huge bunch of hair all tangled up in a large hard hump of hair) in different sections of my head.  I mean really knotted (like rat knotts) the knotts were so big that I thought it would be impossible to repair.  My sister was convinced that it would have to be all cut.  I did not give up.  Through my research I saw a clip on YouTube with some girls giving a seminar on how to take down dreadlock and other matted hair with the TakeDown product.  I still did not think this would work for me because again my hair was now in big hard knotts.  I was at a little more ease knowing that someone has gone through this dilemma before me.  I finally sent a message to TakeDown and ask if it was worth the effort to save my hair or realistically was my hair the worse case.   TakeDown representatives responded and highlighted do not cut your hair. 

 They gave me hope although I rarely believe anything from the internet but it did not hurt to try to save my hair.  It already takes a long time for my hair to grow back so I just did not want to give up.  A tangled hair tech told me to buy the TakeDown product and give her a call and she would walk me through the process.  I did not know how she could walk me through the process with these big huge knots I had in my hair.  I ask if she knew anyone that could physically untangle this matted hair from my head.  I met up with this young lady with very little hope.  I really thought that I was being had or being given false pretense.  With patience (approximately 4.5 hours) she untangled the matted and knotted hair.  I could not believe it, but with the TakeDown product detangler products and more importantly with her expertise she untangled my hair. 

I would like to say thank you so much for your help!

Bridget from Chicago

 
Hey Ladies,

I ordered your product about 6 weeks ago.  Finally got the courage to
ask a friend to help me since so much was in the back of my hair.  We
used your product along with alcohol and it worked!  Yes, it worked!

My scalp was sore but the HUGE tangled matt is gone!  It took about 7
or 8 hours to do but Glory to God.  I thought I was going to have to
cut it but I didn't.

I am sooooo happy!

Bj

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 Help!

I left my microbraids in for too long and obviously used the wrong products to wash and condition.  
Now my hair is severely matted and tangled.  I am in Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 - about 45 mins northwest of Tampa, FL.  

Can you help with referral to a detangling salon and/or where to buy products?

 I do not want to have to cut my hair.  It's take so long to grow it to its just past my shoulder length.

 Thank you.

My Autistic daughter

Hello,

 My daughter has Autisim and she kicks, hits, screams and cries if you get near her head or hair. 

She is 4 and now her hair is one big knotted mess. The last time I tried to cut it and comb it out it took 1 hr 

and 30 minutes and she wouldnt come near me for 2 days. What do I do?

Thanks

Dear Tangled Hair Techs -

Do you have anyone who provides service in New Jersey or New York? Or is there a store in our area that sells your product (my zip is 07040). My 4 1/2 year old daughter got birds nest hair when we couldn't wash and condition her hair during Hurricane Sandy and it's at the point where I am fearing I might have to cut it all off. Hope you can help.

Horrible Hairdressers Or Sad Salon Experiences, Is There Really A Difference?

Has your hairdresser or salon rejected you because your hair looks like this?

Earnestly or Anxiously ready to cut your hair because your hair looks like this?

Judged you because your hair is severely matted, tangled, knotted in a ball, matted in a clump, birds nest, or dreadlocked like this?

Well if they have- then be aware that simply cutting tangled, knotted or matted hair leads to depression.  Matted hair can also be  a manifestation of deep depression.

Even though an awful experience can trigger a depressive illness. When hair becomes seriously tangled or matted, most people become so scared.  They don’t want to cut their hair.

Some people go into denial by allowing their hair to stay this way.  They are so ashamed to go out in public or to even to their salon.  Inevitably their hair gets worse.

Although depression can be caused by a variety of factors, such as genes, personal experiences, environmental influences or psychological factors. Hair is a major attribute of every persons identity and when the hair becomes matted or severely tangled for long periods of time it affects the self esteem.  This is also compounded with the opinions and judgmental views of others.

Some hair extension, braid or dreadlock methods can last in the hair for 3 months, and up to 1 year. When these hairstyles are removed with homemade remedies it also causes serious damage, hair loss, and in some cases severely tangled or matted hair. 

Hair loss can cause depression as well, but very matted hair tends to lead to depression faster.  Its the shame,self blame and loss of self esteem causes most women to begin concealing knots or clumps of matted hair-this is what leads to deep depression and frustration. 

In society today self esteem seems to be generally lower than it should be and it is often accompanied by poor body image.  Research suggests that self-image and appearance are very much interchangeable.

While depression is highly treatable, medical research reveals that the sooner a person is treated the more effective that treatment will be. Studies have also shown that immediate treatment reduces the likelihood of recurrence.

Matted tangled hair must be detangled immediately, it can lead to changes in thinking or mood.  We are able to take down tangled matted knotted hair through and with the tangible touch of GOD.

13 year old with matted hair

The  back of my head has become matted due to putting in dreadlocks the wrong way (sectioning them horribly) It has been left uncombed for 3 months now and it is very curly. I live around Chicago and I wanted to know if you had any places around there. I have tried olive oil and lots of conditioner and none are good enough to get out the back of my head and when my mom took me to a salon all they told me was "put olive oil in or shave it off". Please respond - I really don't want to have to shave my head or chop a whole lot of it off.

in need of help.

after having a baby i didnt have time to take care of my butt length hair. i would just wash it and put it back up into a pony tail. in  june i noticed a matt in the back of my head near the base of my head. so since june ive been having several people work at it and it just seems to make the knots worse. i was wondering if there is anyone in pittsburgh pa that could help?!? i am prepared to shave my head it need be. i already bought myself a wig and everything i just came across your webiste today and figured id give this a try! 

thanks, sophi.

Matted hair after permanent colour in UK

Hi
Can you please help??? I am a salon manager in a training college and today  we had a client come in for a permanent root tint, she had a mixture of African Caribbean/ Asian hair, she had a baby 10 weeks ago and is breast feeding. She had a wella koleston permanent tint on her roots and it was shampooed with wella colour shampoo and conditioner.
When the student took her to the section it had matted into a huge box type birds nest clump!! We spent four hours using extra virgin olive oil trying to detangle it!! The client eventually became extremely head sore and wanted to go home we put it in a net and she is coming back on Monday to try again, she has long hair and the clump is in the middle she does not want it cut, can you please tell me what to do next? Very desperate for help ASAP
Regard

You are NOT your matted tangled knotted hair!...From Barcelona Spain to a Reservation in Brule South Dakota to an Australian Wedding Destination.

It may have happened to you or your child, but its NOT who you are.  Most people want quick fixes when they get into a predicament or a pill to fix a problem.  Most hairdressers just want to cut!

Healing takes time, patience and love.  In most cases hair can get severely matted tangled or knotted over time.  And sometimes it can happen overnight or after using your favorite shampoo or conditioner.  Regardless of the root of the hair mess…it can be solved.

There is no need for you to allow depression, despair, self-blame to overwhelm you; because it just makes matters worse.  As Jesus said “Nothing is Impossible With God”(Mark 10:27).  There are no amount of knots, tangles or matts that patience, prayer, love, skill and the Take Down Remover/Detangler cream can’t undo.  That is why our hair detangling services exist, to get you out of the bondage of blame, depression, sadness and free your hair.

Hello. I was browsing the internet and came across Tangled Hair Techs and it's pretty much a last resort for me. I have tried to get help from a couple local salons and they won't help just suggest ideas or to shave my head. I was depressed for awhile and going through a lot and just constantly pulled my hair back and with the humidity and other stuff that's caused damage to my hair it's turned into a horrible mess. I've tried remedies people have offered and it's just made things worse. I have very long and thick hair and haven't been able to get a job or haircut due to the way my hair is currently. I usually will try to brush and comb it out but I get frustrated because it seems to make it worse so I end up pulling it back cause I don't know what else to do. I really want to save my hair and get it restored. I feel horrible about myself and appearance because of how my hair looks and would appreciate any help. It makes it worse when people judge you about something when they don't know why or how it happened and the few places I've turned to for help have judged. I am located in Orlando, FL and was wondering if you know of any Tangled Hair Techs anywhere in Florida that could assist me? 

 

It's been way to long. My story is to long. Here's what Im facing; fusion keratin extensions 22-24 inches matted in some sort of bun on the top of my head. Is there an experienced  dreadlock remover in the seattle/tacoma area of Washington? I would be in tears if I had any left.

HELP!! DO YOU HAVE ANY TANGLE TECHS IN CHICAGO?!?!? I NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY, I HAD A SEWIN THAT I TOOK DOWN YESTERDAY MY HAIR WAS FINE UNTIL I WASHED IT, THEN IT IMMEDIATELY TANGLED AND MATTED!

I have a small matted section in my hair. I was wearing my hair in it's natural state (kinky curly), I got sick and couldn't fix my hair for almost 2 weeks. For a few weeks now I've been struggling trying to do it myself. It was bigger, but it's slowly working. I grow tired of doing it and would love to find a salon (in rock hill, sc) that can help me get the small matted section straight and keep my hair..I'm very frustrated and sad, I don't wanna cut my hair.

 Long story short I had dreads on one side of my head that I did not maintain nor bothered to brush the hair around it for multiple reasons that have turned Into terrible matts and knotts that I'm at a lost of what to do with. I've read so much and heard of you guys. I live in Los Angeles do you work out here? It's beginning to make me feel depressed and hopeless and I really don't want to shave my head. Please help

hey my name is nancy i havent brushed my hair over a year i have curly nappy hair please help me. all of my hair is stuck together ive been wearing wigs because i cannot show my hair in so bad doesnt even look like my hair is long its discusting please help
thank you

hello,

 i am 27 years old and live in kearney, ne. i have been living with depression for over a year now, and the past month or two have been very trying. i of course stopped taking care of myself. in the past, i have always been able to get all the tangles out of my hair. not this time, and im devastated. i have been trying to get out the matte by myself, but with no success. i have long brown hair and the problem is only getting worse. i just spent the last few hours trying to loosen parts of it and i could only cry at the frustration. i have not told my husband about my hair as i always keep it up to conceal the problem. i just want to feel good again, but right now i feel less than a woman. i am very sad that i was too sad to take care of myself. i will do anything for a second chance. i really am mad at myself right now, but you gave me some hope that it is possible. will you please help me. please write me back. ill be looking for a response. thank you for listening and i hope to hear from you soon.

Hi there,

 I have had a problem with matted hair before. Last time I cut the matts out. My hair has since grown long again and now it's happened again since having my son 6 months ago, and suffering from depression and problems with my relationship with my fiance. I have matts all over my hair, and I cannot get them out myself. I've also had trichotillomania all my life, and I have bald patches on the crown of my head, and short regrowth as well. The problem is, we are supposed to be getting married this October (date set, invitations are out, and people have booked their flights to our Australian destination wedding). I don't know what to do with my hair for the wedding. I am writing to ask if by any remote chance, there is anyone you know of Alberta, Canada, or anywhere in Western Canada for that matter, who could detangle my hair? I am used to dealing with bald patches, but these matts are too much!

Thank you for listening,

What can I use to untangle the matted hair live in Lower Brule SD on a reservation. 

Hello!

I desperately need your help! I wore my hair up in a bun-ponytail for abt 2 weeks straight. I did not wash my hair. Just rinsed it with water in the shower every day and put it back up into a bun. Over 3/4 of my hair is now in a massive and extremely hard knot. I have tried with a whole bottle of conditioner and pick for hours at a time. I have tried olive oil, Swarzkoff hair oil for detangling. It is not getting any better. All I have been able to accomplish is to get some strands like half out and all snarly still. Half of the strand is still stuck somewhere within the knot. 

I have to start going to interviews, etc!!! I am scared! I have been to a salon here in Barcelona and they said it was impossible. They said it all needed to be cut! NOW that is what is impossible...like I said- that is all my hair!!!! 

My hair length is to my breast line. So it is kind of long. 

 I want to order your Take Down Remover. But I saw in one of the comments that you may be able to find a salon here in BCN where they specialize in this kind of catastrophe and use your products. PLEASE help me! I am feeling depressed and desperate! 

I can not do it on my own..... I need help....
I have 5 feet of what used to be beautiful blonde curly hair.
For some reason or another i have let it go to crap.
I just want some sort of hair do
Please help me...
Thanks

Hi,
I have severely matted hair due to braid take out, and I was just wondering if you all could help me find an alternative to cutting my hair. This is really stressing me out and I know you all are busy but I'd really appreciate it if you could get back to me.

Thanks,