WELCOME TO THE NEW WEBSITE FOR PAUL MITCHELL IN THE UK
Where did all these knots come from?
Here's what causes knots, how a detangling spray fixes it, and which Paul Mitchell formula matches your hair.
Four reasons hair knots up
Dry or damaged strands have a rougher surface, so they catch on each other more easily.
Sleeping unprotected, rough towel-drying and dry brushing all add friction that knots strands together.
Longer, curly or wavy hair has more strand-to-strand contact, so knots form more often.
Colour and chemical treatments raise porosity, leaving hair more prone to tangling between washes.
Spray vs. Conditioner
Choose the right product for your hair
Detangling Spray
Stays in the hair, so slip is there whenever you need it , reapply after a swim, before bed, or first thing in the morning.
Rinse-Out Conditioner
Smooths the cuticle while it's on the hair, but that effect fades once you step out of the shower.
How to use a detangling spray
1
Spray mid-lengths to ends
This is where most knots form and where hair is most prone to breakage.
2
Keep it off the roots
Avoid the scalp unless the formula is designed for it, to prevent hair looking flat.
3
Comb, don't brush, when wet
Use a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working upward in sections.
4
Reapply through the day
A light mist restores slip — no need to saturate hair in one go.
Who notices it most: Built for these hair types
Long & thick hair
Curly & wavy hair
Colour-treated hair
Kids' hair
