Using a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush, start from the ends and brush out, slowly working your way up the middle lengths of your hair. After stepping out the shower (with clean, shampooed hair) mist the detangling spray through your towel-dry ends (or any particularly tangled parts). Unless you have been naturally blessed with hair worthy of a Herbal Essences ad, a detangling spray will be your SOS product for gently teasing out a stubborn knot, without causing any damage. While bleached and curly gals may rely on leave-in conditioners and wet brushes, a good detangling spray is a post-shower softening agent that will make brushing through your hair a breeze. Plus, most of the next-gen formulas offer a tonne of added benefits: heat protection, UV defence, nourishing ingredients and a delicate fragrance too. So, how do they work? We've all experienced that heart-wrenching feeling as break-away hairs fall to the floor, so these slip-enhancing formulas are here to help. Designed to be used on wet hair – when it's at it's weakest – detangling sprays make your lengths more manageable to brush without them stretching and snapping. They coat each strand in lightweight conditioning agents, allowing knots to separate without friction. The result? Tangle-free, silky tresses that you can run your hand through without reaching a halting stop. Top tips on how to detangle your hair: The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has now notified us they plan to call on their members who collect, sort, distribute and deliver parcels and letters to take strike action over the following four dates;

Avoid using the product on your roots as this can make your hair appear greasy, particularly if it’s a heavier formula.