I have this too... Wearing it down is no option if you really want to prevent this. Coconot oil makes it easier to brush them out. Apply lots of it, and start slowly at the ends and work your way up.

Braiding also isn't an option for me. If your ends are a little bit thin, it's best to cut them off. Since my hair started to thin out on the ends a little bit, the tangeling got way worse.
For tangle questions, you can always contact me because I have a lot of experience with tangles!