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Is it better to use a wide tooth comb or to use a brush?
I've noticed opinions on this board seem to be split on the
question.
I have hair that is about half way down the back, was waist length
but had to cut off about a foot to get rid of damaged ends that just plain looked really bad.
Even though I used the finger combing technique I still got
a good bit of damaged hair.
So what am i doing wrong?
This is the second time i've had to chop off about a foot of hair,
I want to grow it longer but want to avoid the damage i've sustained the last two times.
And no I haven't colored it, or used any chemicals in it except
conditioner.
My opinion is that either is fine as long as you're working on dry hair and you're not snagging the hair. In fact a brush would be my preference if I'm trying to work oil through my hair.
As for your hair damage, a couple thoughts come to mind. First off do you oil it? The further the hair is from your scalp the dryer it tends to be, so a light oiling is often required. Second, do you keep it restrained when out in the wind or doing active sports? Long hair is just more prone to physical damage so a segmented ponytail or braiding is often required if you want to keep that damage to a minimum.
Hopefully others will have some additional suggestions. Good luck!
--Dale
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Hi, I find getting a brush through my hair a bit difficult, but I swear by a wooden , very wide tooth de-tangling comb available here in the UK at "The Body Shop" - I'm sure other types are available. Good Luck, Ian
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1. The body shop wide tooth wooden comb
2. Vatika or coconut oil of your choice
3. Treat your hair like fine antique linnen.
I try to keep it simple so those are my 3 mantras.....lol
I comb wet and brush dry. The most important thing is to move slowly and don't get frustrated, or you'll start ripping out hairs. Some people start at the ends and work their way up to the roots. I work from the roots to the ends, but I do it in small sections. Obviously, you should do some finger detangling first if your hair is a rat's nest.
LongHairinAlbany,
I'd advise a comb; I've always been klutzy with brushes, and find that folks who use them tend to tear out more hair than those whom use combs. Wide-toothed combs seem to be gentler on hair, at least from my experience!
С уважением,
Venya
I'm one of the brush brigade, and use it on wet or dry hair, but never on damp hair.
My brush is one of the standard ones with soft nylon bristles, so if it encounters a snag, they flex and pass over it, but I can feel where the knot is and then degangle using my fingers.
I've tried using various differnt combs many times and have always ended up throwing them away and going back to my brush because they seemed to end up causing more tangles than the brush ever did.
My technique is the same on wet or dry hair: take hold of a section about 6" from the end and brush gently until it's tangle free, then move up another 6" and repeat until I'm brushing from the scalp.
I normally wash my hair twice a week unless I'm playing sports, and use lots of conditioner. While it's still wet, I smooth on a little coconut oil on the ends and a couple of drops of jojoba oil on the length, and leave it to air dry, which takes about three hours if I leave it loose or 12-14 if I don't.
Most of the time, I wear my hair in a braid, or occasionally in a bun. I find that if I leave it tailed or loose, I end up with a knot at the nape of my neck which takes forever to work free, so it's quicker, easier and less painful to secure it.
Personally, I believe that as long as you take care of your hair it doesn't make much of a difference whether you use a brush or comb. It's a case of finding what works best for you. The key thing is to avoid damaging the strands, so protecting them on a daily basis is probably more important than what you brush with.