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I asked a question a few months ago if it was 'alright' to brush your hair when wet and I got responses that it damages hair and it's better to use a comb, rather than a brush.
Lately, I have been using a comb to brush but everytime it goes thru my hair I can feel a couple being pulled out and see a horrific number of hair strands on my comb. Like, maybe 15-20 hairs stuck together. As I comb more, more get pulled out so I'm asking, what should I do?
I used to comb/brush when my hair is dry after a shower but then it looks VERY frizzy and weird and when I try to brush/comb I get more hair being pulled out. And yes, I have applied conditioner AND did comb my hair before the shower to avoid any tangles.
Please help. This is not a topic about hair-loss in anyway, I know I'm not balding and I don't really notice my hair shedding unless I comb AFTER a shower.
Myello, Marth. I haven't been here for a while so I don't know about your previous post and don't know if you've mentioned your hairtype. If you've got curly hair, I'd say forget about combing and brushing overall! If you don't, your hair could be dry or very thick so that's why it is very difficult. For instance, my hair is very straight but sometimes after a shower and it's not longer oily it gets difficult to comb. But if I use conditioner I can even brush it wet, you can see for yourself whether it pulls hair out or not.
Since you already said it does, why don't you try fingercombing before using any other items. I know it can be frustrating but it's worth to try. You could experiment with a leave-in conditioner silmuntaneously.
Thank you for the quick reply.
My hair is straight, but it 'flips' out at the back when dry possibly due to it resting on my shoulders or whatever.
I have tried fingercombing before but last time, it took me like 45 minutes to make my hair look decently good.
PS. My hair gets oily fast, too. =S
By what I hear, it sounds as if you've got my hair type -- straight and oily lol. Well then it shouldn't be a problem after you shampoo and condition it. My hair tends to absorb oils very thoroughly (main reason for my greasy hair) so I need to put very little conditioner. 45 minutes, that's a lot, I wouldn't have the nerves lol
Anyway, how often do you wash your hair. Because if you wash it less often more hairs will have been trapped and will fall down at the same time, don't forget around 100 hairs are lost every day.
Yeah, I know. Is it normal for those '100' to fall when you comb? <_<
And I wash my hair three times a week as I can't go 2 days without washing...gets too damn oily for my liking.
Anyway, thanks everyone.
Hmm, now that I think about it, aren't hair strands REALLY strong? And maybe that the one's that fell off were weak and ready to shed but went with the comb?
Anyone know?
Well i have very thick hair and its wavy so i have to brush my hair veery carefully when wet and i only comb through it all 1 time and i do it in sections, and then when its completly dry i brush it about 100 times.
My advice is, make sure your hair is in the position you want, before you get out from the shower, then there shouldn't be so much resistance for the comb when you put it into shape.
I picked up a bottle of Pantene Combing Cream. After I shower I gently blot my hair to remove excess water. Then I apply a bit of the combing cream to the damp hair and gently finger comb it through all around. Lastly, I comb my hair straight. Usually this way there are no tangles to worry about. Hope this helps.
David
Hey man: You mentioned combing it...what size comb are you using? I use a very large comb (afro pick style or similar). It is much easier to get through my hair and doesn't usually break/pull out many hairs. After that I use a small amount of some type of oil (jojoba is good) on the sides because that's where it tends to frizz. I seldom brush anymore because it leaves my hair VERY frizzy and "big." Sometimes the less you mess with it the better. Hope this helps. Bruce'ster
It's not that small. As big as my hand (from index finger), approximately.
Also, my hair never gets big, thankfully. One of my buddies, who grew his hair out for 14 months cut it all off since it was really curly and big, somewhat like Mr.Crow's.
Yeah...thankfully, I'm not feeling this 'awkward stage' at all, except at the back, it kinda looks like a mullet. XD
Do you have very-fine to medium hair texture? If so, the problem may be your comb. Use a comb with very large wide teeth. And don't use a cheap comb that has ridges on the teeth, as they catch and break off hairs. Are the hairs in your comb shed hairs or broken ones? To tell, examine the ends closely. Shed hairs have a tiny bulb on the end, broken hairs don't. When combing your hair, do you start from the ends and work up to your scalp? This reduces breakage from tangling.
Carol
Nope. I start from above. Is that the reason?
So I examined the hairs in the comb. Some have like a small circle (bulb or whatever) in one end. Real small to notice but others dont.
Thanks!
Starting from the bottom works out and kinks or tangles that result in knots and possible breakage. Always start from the ends and work your way up, when you have long hair. That's why I asked; if you've always had short hair, you are accustomed to combing down from the crown of your head to the ends, when with long hair, it needs to be the other way around. Once you have combed from ends to roots, you can then run the comb from roots to ends to style hair.
The ones that don't, are a sign of breakage. You should only have shed hairs with the hair bulb at the end. Try changing your combing method, and examine the hair left in the comb. See if there is a reduction in broken hairs. You should only have shed hairs with the bulb on the end on the comb, if you are combing correctly, from ends to the roots on the crown of your head. Shed hairs are normal, breakage is not. When wet, hair is most fragile and prone to breaking.
You're welcome!
Carol
Yeah, I've always had short hair and hated it but now I'm nearing 8 months and it's getting somewhat longer.
Cool info, though. I'm sure most people I know wouldn't be able to help, heh.