Work through the more manageable knots. If you encounter a knot you can’t run your fingers through, don’t force your fingers through the hair.
For fine hair, use a spray. For medium thickness hair, try a lotion. For thick and coarse hair, or kinky hair, use a cream.
If you don’t have a wide toothed comb, you can also use a paddle brush.
Many experts advise using a comb when hair is wet rather than using a brush, which is more aggressive on wet hair. When long hair is dry, you can use either a comb or a brush. Try to use a paddle brush with soft bristles at least a few times a week. This brush stimulates the scalp and spreads healthy oils down from the scalp through the hair. [7] X Research source
If you start at the roots, you will end up tugging at your hair, which will cause breakage and split ends.
You also may try applying argan oil or another kind of oil at the tips of curly hair. The tips of your hair are the driest part of your hair, and need special attention.
If you encounter tangles, do not yank the comb through them. Even if it untangles the knot, using too much force can mess up the pattern of the curl and make curly hair look frizzier.
Do not soak your brush, as this can damage the bristles.