Things You'll Need
- Slicker brush
- Flat steel tooth comb
- Dematting comb
Instructions
Use a slicker brush to brush out the hair. Find slicker brushes at your local pet store; they have a rectangular head and many short wire bristles. On long hair start at the end of the hair and work your way up.
Hold the hair down at the base when you brush so you're not pulling on the skin. If you hit a tangled knot hold the hair behind the knot and work it out slowly.
Work out knots that a slicker brush won't get with a flat steel comb with teeth that are spaced far apart.
Break through a severely matted knot with a dematting comb. This a comb with sharp blades that will cut through the mat. Be patient and work the mat out slowly. You can also take scissors and cut the mat vertically and then brush out.