How should you detangle a thick tail to avoid breakage?

• A. Detangle from the roots toward the tips with no tugging.
• B. Apply detangler from the bottom up, gently comb in small sections, and avoid tugging at tangles near the roots.
• C. Tear the tangles by force.
• D. Use a heat device to loosen tangles.

Answer: (B)

Minimize breakage by reducing tension and keeping the hair lubricated as you work. Start by applying a detangler, then work in small sections from the ends up toward the roots. Gently comb each narrow strand and avoid tugging at tangles near the skin, since the hair near the scalp is weaker and more prone to snapping if pulled hard. This gradual, careful method lets knots loosen without stressing the roots, helping preserve a thick tail. Using heat to loosen tangles can damage the hair, and tearing tangles by force creates obvious breakage. Detangling in a bottom-up, gentle manner is the safest, most effective approach.