My curls keep getting tangled and dry no matter what I do

“My curls keep getting tangled and dry no matter what I do. I want my curls to be soft and manageable. What am I doing wrong?”

Dry, Matted, or Tangled Curls? Maybe It’s Your Products 

If your curls are dry, tangled, or knotted no matter what you do, it’s not always your detangling method, sometimes it’s what’s in your products.

A lot of curly products contain:

1. Heavy oils and butters, like coconut oil or shea butter. These can create buildup and a film, that leave some curls feeling dry, frizzy, and tangled. 
2. Ingredients that aren’t Curly Girl Method Approved, like drying alcohols, harsh sulfates, or silicones. These can block moisture or rough up your cuticle, causing even more dryness, frizz, and tangles.

Here’s what we recommend for hydrated, tangle-free curls:

• Try products that are coconut oil–free and shea butter–free.
• Choose Curly Girl Method Approved Leave-Ins and Conditioners with no sulfates, silicones, or drying alcohols.
• Pro tip: Use a complete wash day system designed to hydrate fine curls, reduce tangles and add lightweight moisture.

Effortless detangling and gentle hydration start here.
Explore our Curly Girl–approved, coconut oil– and shea butter–free collection.

Here’s to tangle-free wash days and long-lasting moisture.