Are You Brushing Your Hair Correctly?

anniversary hair and makeup Brushing your hair is something you do every day, but you may not be doing it right. Many women use the wrong type of brush or the wrong technique, which can cause hair to become damaged or even break. Here are some tips on the right way to brush your hair.

How to Choose the Right Hairbrush

The first thing you need to do is to choose the right type of hairbrush. A brush made with natural boar bristles will be gentler on your hair than a brush made with synthetic bristles and will do a better job of distributing your hair’s natural oils. However, if you tend to get a lot of tangles, you don’t want to use a boar bristle brush with bristles close together because it will pull out your hair. A paddle brush is a good choice for many hair types. It will be effective at removing tangles, but it will not pull your hair because the bristles are farther apart.

How to Brush Your Hair

Use a detangling product before you brush your hair. You can use a spray for fine hair, a lotion if you have hair with a medium thickness, and a cream if your hair is coarse or thick.

You should never brush your hair when it is wet. When hair is wet, the fibers fill with moisture and stretch, which makes them weaker. Hair is more likely to break if you brush it when wet. Let your hair air-dry before you remove tangles. If you need to remove tangles when your hair is wet, use a wide-toothed comb to avoid damaging your strands.

Brushing from the roots to the tips can pull your hair out of the follicles and cause it to snap. If you start brushing your hair from the top and hit a tangle, you will pull on your hair, which can cause damage. Start at the bottom, brush a few inches, and gradually work your way to the top.

You can have healthier hair if you distribute the natural oils n your scalp throughout the length of your strands. The oil will strengthen your hair without weighing it down. After you finish removing tangles, start at the roots and work your way down to the ends.

Avoid Brushing Too Much

Brushing too much can cause damage to your hair. You don’t need a specific number of strokes. Just focus on getting rid of tangles, and your hair will be healthier.

Brushing too much can also cause static. You can prevent this by spritzing some hairspray on the brush or by rubbing a few drops of hair oil through your hair before you brush.

Keep Your Hairbrush Clean

You should wash your brush once a week to remove stray hairs and product buildup. Start by removing any hair stuck in the bristles and then run the brush under warm water and rub in shampoo or hand wash. Rinse the brush and dry it on a towel.

Get Regular Haircuts to Keep Your Hair Healthy

Another key to keeping your hair healthy is to get it cut on a regular basis. If you are due for a haircut, make an appointment at The Beauty Bar in Southington, Connecticut. We can help you choose the right style and give you tips on how to keep your hair healthy. Schedule your appointment today.

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