1,096. Washing the Hair

160:2 Chafifah of the hair may not be performed with something that causes the hair to become tangled. The practice is to permit shampoo because it cleans well and doesn't tangle.

160:3 In a place where there is no bathtub in the mikva and the woman prepares herself at home before going to immerse, she should bring a comb with her and comb her hair again before she immerses.