Necklaces have an instant way of embellishing any look.

This is why you probably have a few tucked away in your jewelry box.

Layering your necklaces for each throw in of topyou own might also be a style go-to for you.

Tangled necklaces

The process of untangling necklaces often requires a great deal of patience and skill that might seem beyond you.

Does this mean you have to be ultra-careful not to tangle the jewelry while wearing or storing them?

Or, is there some common product lying around in your home that could make the untangling much easier?

little hands holding baby oil

Did you know that baby oil can also be used to untangle necklaces?

If you don’t have any lying around,olive oil will also work.

The slippery nature of the oil will make the untangling process easier.

If it’s a particularly stubborn knot, grab a safety pin and gently pull the chains apart.

There are a few useful pointers to keep in mind.

Place your tangled jewelry on a flat surface as you work on it.

Again, work on a flat surface and lay your tangled jewelry or pieces of jewelry before you.

Coat the entire necklace including the knots with powder.

you’re free to work on the loops with your fingers or use a pin just like before.

Rinse or wipe off the powder once you’ve untangled the necklace or necklaces.

Part of owning and wearing jewelry is knowing how to care for them.