How to Choose your Brush and Comb
Sunday, December 2, 2018
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How to Choose your Brush and Comb
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How to Choose your Brush and Comb - A big part of keeping your hair healthy is using the right brush and comb. You could do damage unknowingly with the wrong tools. Check out the following suggestions to insure you are doing the best by your hair.
To begin, realize that when hair is wet, the best tool is a comb. For wavy hair, a wide tooth comb is the tool to use, and finger picking is the preferred method, but not always possible. Never use a brush of any sort on wet hair. The hair is too fragile. No matter how soft the bristles, the hair cuticles will tear. To detangle your hair with a wide tooth comb, be sure to start at the roots of your hair and hold the hair at the tangle with your other hand as you comb through. Work your way down, taking your time with each tangle to smooth it out. A comb is also the preferred tool on dry hair that needs untangling. Using the same methods, take your time and work through your hair in sections. A comb also helps to distribute the natural oils in your hair in a more uniform manner.
A short or blunt cut may never need anything more than a wide tooth comb. For medium and longer styles, a comb is excellent in dividing the hair in sections to style or braid. Another tool that is invaluable for curly hair is a pick. The pick has much wider teeth and will help prevent damage as you style your hair. To pick your comb, look for one that is seamless. Look at your plastic comb. Do you see the seam running down the middle? This is where 2 molds came together to make the comb. This seam can hang up in your hair and tear the cuticles. A wooden comb or one made of bone is reasonable in cost and preferable over plastic. The wooden comb should be of good quality and never emerged in water. Every now and then, use a high quality oil (olive oil) to condition it. The bone comb is not actually made of bone but is named because the material does look like bone. They are very nice to use in the hair as they do not snag or cause static. Care for them in the same manner as the wooden comb. There are also combs made of horn. Because of its properties horn is especially gentle to the hair. It’s the most expensive version of a comb but so worth it.
When it comes to brushes there is a great many more to choose from. For short hair, a medium round brush can boost the volume to a noticeable degree. For your medium and long hair, a large round brush adds the needed body to the hair. The flat brush has become more popular over the years. They work well to create a more polished look in record time. Their bristles are often a mixture of boar and nylon bristles. A small oval brush is used only to blow dry the bangs. Those that use this tool swear by it! A paddle brush is used to help remove moisture from your hair before you blow dry. This cuts down the actual time of heat on the hair and helps maintain quality of the hair. A must have. A teasing brush works for those who tease volume into the hair. You backcomb with the brush at the crown of your head for the lift.
