Ah, the classic “over-shedding guest” tub rebellion. Been there—mine was after my sister’s visit, and that drain held a grudge like no other. My first attempt was… ambitious. I used a wire coat hanger, which basically just rearranged the hair monster into a denser, more defiant knot. A friend finally showed me the right way, which was way less brute force and more about technique. For a great step-by-step that actually works (unlike my hanger fiasco), I found a super clear guide online. It walks you through the whole process without assuming you know all the parts, which I really appreciated. It’s just helpful info, no sales pitch: can you snake a tub drain yourself safely . Armed with that, you can defeat the hair beast and never have to side-eye your friend’s luggage again. Good luck!