Water causes hair to swell and makes it more fragile, so brushing it when it is wet can cause major breakage. But the rule is not absolute; just remember to be gentle.
Yes, brushing your hair will make it look silky and smooth and aid in styling, but according to Riawna Capri, hairstylist and owner of nine zero one salon, it's even more important to brush your scalp.
Brushing has been termed the number-one sin for girls with curly tresses, but it's really all about when you do it. "Naturally curly hair should be brushed while wet and then left alone to let the natural texture form," says celebrity stylist Christine Symonds.
Marcia Brady was onto something when she brushed her hair 100 times before bed. Both Capri and Saviano say there is some truth in that 100 brush-stroke saying, and once again, it's all about the scalp. "It is true, because the blood flow goes to the scalp, and that’s what feeds the follicle, so it’s healthy," says Saviano.
When detangling or combing through wet hair, use either a wide-tooth comb or a Tangle Teezer. Once your hair is tangle-free, try a boar bristle brush to polish your look and add shine. A round brush can help achieve volume by adding tension when blowing out hair and a paddle brush is great for detangling most hair types.
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