Hair Is Too Matted

Tools and products for preventing matted hair.

Hair is too matted.

After waiting several minutes gently untangle the easiest knots with your fingers. In most cases you shouldn t brush wet hair but a detangling brush can really help if you re dealing with severely matted hair. The condition is caused by tangled knots or mats which cause discomfort and even lead to health risks. Some are just prone to matted hair but many experience matted hair when wearing braided extensions or other extensions too long.

Also consider the size of the dog when choosing the brush. Alternate using the comb and the detangler. Continue working at the knots using the comb your fingers and if necessary the detangling brush. If ever the mats are too vast and painful to tangle then it s time to have it checked by a professional to either remove the mats.

Prepare the following materials. Earlier this month the dodo told the story of a amaze bobb a dog with an extreme case of matted hair. Pet parents can use brushes combs clippers or detangling products. Next use a wide toothed comb to brush the ends of your hair slowly working upward to release the knots.

Matted hair is the combination of attached and shed hairs entwined in clumps or web like tangles. Even using an ear cleaning solution on a regular basis can be enough moisture to mat the hair around their ears like in the photo below. Your hair extensions could be silky smooth and then 5 minutes after leaving the house you pull your hair extensions onto your shoulders and find that your fingers get stuck trying to work through the knots that have formed. It s ugly dirty sometimes painful and once matted dog hair starts it can snowball out of control and become a health issue.

Soft bristle brushes which vary in density and structure can work well depending on the breed she says. Matted hair is a painful condition most commonly seen in dogs and cats with long coats. They are more severe than regular tangles. Matted dog hair is the worst.

Even with regular at home brushing their fine fur becomes matted very quickly especially after it gets wet. Verplank s favorite tool is a curved back slicker brush. It will be painful but it s best to remove it as soon as possible. Consider booking a professional brush out service with your groomer between full grooming.