Q: "How can I make my hair smooth and sleek? It is too knotty!"
– Alison, 10, FL

A: Knots can be a real, well … pain! Before washing your hair, brush it out gently to get rid of all the tangles. Did you know that can start on your way to smooth, sleek tresses right in the shower? Try using a smoothing shampoo and conditioner such as L'Oreal VIVE Smooth-Intense, which smoothes dry, frizzy hair and renews softness and shine. After washing, comb out hair with a wide toothed comb and spray on a leave-in conditioner or detangling spray like Johnson's No More Tangles Spray and Detangler or Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner. If you blow-dry be sure to use a brush as you dry so hair doesn't get knotted up again. Try brushing your hair at night before bed as well because a restless night can make your hair a tangled mess which and can cause breakage as well. Be careful when wearing scarves or when taking out ponytail holders. Those can cause big "nests" or little tight knots too which are hard to get out. Soon you'll be on your way to super smooth!