• Shampoo & condition hair in sections OR braids instead of shampooing your whole head at once. This has helped me immensely, my hair is less prone to tangles and matting when I tackle it in sections, it also makes detangling much easier as well. I usually separate my hair into (4) [two on each side and two in the back], and it works like a charm. 

• TRY OIL RINSING! It really works. Here's how you do it:

                   - Shampoo hair 
                   - Apply your favorite oil to hair, & leave in for 5 mins [my fav is Olive Oil)

                   - Rinse out the oil with warm water
                   - Then condition your hair with your favorite conditoner
                  

• Detangle hair only while dripping wet, or under running water. Honestly, I have no real explanation why this works. It just does. And Lawd knows I don't ask questions when something works, I just go with the flow. Remember when detangling to start from the bottom first, working your way up. 

• Seal in the moisture after applying a leave-in. I like to use Monoi De Tahiti oil on my hair [concentrating on my ends] after using my condish. Not only does it seal in the moisture, it also adds sheen, additional softness, and a soft scent.