hehehehehehehehehe.. long hair bug bit you i see. welcome to the club
Im sure alot of others will give great advice, but one thing i can say is Coconut oil! It is just amazing for Ziggy's coat and i've seen rave reviews on here about it on here too.
good luck!
p.s. Patience. there will be times when you feel youll go crazy coz you went for a walk and need to comb out again, just enjoy the grooming time (ziggy sometimes falls asleep while being brushed out, i love our special time), or the face hair starts growing around the eyes and its annoying to you, be patient. this passes, the hair will grow