Single-strand knots are frustrating, but with proper care, products, and tools, they can be reduced. 

Single-strand knots (also known as fairy knots) are small knots that form along the hair strand, especially in curly and coily hair.
Since coily textures shrink significantly, the strands condense and create even more knots. Single-strand knots can be worsened by improper maintenance and care which is why it’s so important to have a routine that caters to your hair’s needs. Although single-strand knots are almost inevitable as a curly natural, there are steps you can take to reduce the damage and breakage that’s caused by them
🔹How to prevent single-strand knots
The best way to get rid of single-strand knots is prevention. Prevention is all in the routine that you follow which in return, significantly reduces the damage they do. As you take these steps to prevent single-strand knots, you’ll see them appear less often and they’ll be easier to manage if one does show up.
🔹 Once a knot forms, unfortunately, it must be trimmed off. When cutting the knot off, make sure to use sharp shears to prevent split ends and unnecessary damage. Having a regular trimming schedule is important and usually takes care of the knots before they get out of hand, so keep that in mind.
We know that single-strand knots can be frustrating but with the right products, tools and techniques, they can be reduced and less of an everyday pain.