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Are tangles a normal part of aging?: Why Your Hair Knots Up with Age

While it is a common observation, increased hair tangling is not an inevitable aspect of aging, but rather a symptom of age-related changes to hair health. As we get older, hair follicles produce less sebum, leading to drier, more brittle strands that are prone to snagging and knotting. Understanding these underlying causes is key to managing and preventing hair tangles as a normal part of aging hair changes.

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