Tips from The Knot Dr.!

  • How do I add volume to my flat/ straight hair?

    Sometimes flat and straight hair can be stubborn and not want to hold a curl or movement of any type. However, flat hair is not a fatality and addi...

  • I was always told that cutting my hair would help it grow

    As a hairstylist I was always asked the question, “would cutting my hairs help them grow”? It is not always easy to realise that your hairs are act...

  • How to care for curly and / or unruly hair at bedtime?

    Are your unruly hairs requiring extra time to go back in order in the morning? It is easy to minimise the damages that the night can create with an...

  • I have long fine hair that always looks unkempt no matter what I do: any ideas?

    Unfortunately, fine hair looks thinner if its long.  You need to consider taking a few inches off the length.  This will help your hair look thicke...

  • UPDATE - How to keep my brush clean?

    You love your Knot Dr brush and use it everyday? Clogged hair, residue of dry shampoo have now built up on the pad and around the bristles? It is t...

  • I seem to be seeing more split ends in my hair: what can I do?

    Split ends are one of the most common problems for those not using the correct brush! A brush with hard bristles will pull the hair while trying to...

  • Does your hair keep knotting up in a ball at the base of your neck?

    The base of the neck is very sensitive and full of fine hair, prone to tangle. It is also an area that is easy to miss while brushing your hair in ...

  • My daughter constantly gets knots in her thick, curly, prone to dread hair

    I, The Knot Dr, had the same issues with my daughters: they would look at the hairbrush with fear and associate it with pain. Brushing was not a go...

  • How to take care of fine and soft hair that are prone to tangles when wet?

    Taking care of soft, fine hair that tangles easily can be very sensitive, especially when wet Did you know that your hair is weakest when it’s wet?...

  • How to make my wavy hair show more curls?

    Firstly, if you have wavy hair, the best time to see this movement in your hair is directly after a shower and towel dry… Once you get out of the s...

  • How can I turn my frizzy locks to beautiful smooth hair?”

    Turning frizzy hair into beautiful smooth hair can be a challenge at the best of times…but can be done. Frizziness is mainly due to dry hair, so cr...

  • My kids are swimming a lot and the chlorine seems to be damaging their hair….what can I do?

    A lot of parents have their children in swimming lessons at an early age. Young hair is often already fine and prone to tangles, chlorine can dry t...