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I normally dry with a soft towel, mostly with strokes and not much rubbing. Afterwards I part down the middle and comb and brush the sides and back straight. I've heard that you shouldn't comb while it's wet. Is this true, and why?
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JoNty
That is not entirely true, it IS true it takes more strain on the hair when combing wet hair than doing it when dry. But on the other hand, not combing might make you look like a freak once the hair has dryed... So you basically have to decide what is more important, looking crazy and less strain on the hair, or having the hair look good and causing some strain on the hair (which you basically do every day in the wind, when you sleep on it etc etc).
Since I usually straighten my hair once it's dried I've started to comb it less and less when wet. One thing you *could* do is blowdry it until about 80% dry and then comb it, that way it won't harm the hair as much. But on the other hand, then you have to take into consideration the harm the blowdryer makes. You can't get everything... ;)
However what you should NOT do, is brush the hair when wet... That is really damaging and a big no, no...
I hear a lot of negative things here about combing wet hair here but I find that combing when wet definitley gives a smoother and better feel once my hair has dried and also makes drying itself an easier process. I usually pull out one or two hairs in the process but it doesn't bother me.
For the record, I've also been blow drying my hair for a long time and my hair is certainly in better condition than before I started doing it, just to dispell the talk of damage using those as well. (I se a cool setting with a medium speed/power).
A comb is okay, but don't use a brush on it while it is wet. It is best to use a wide tooth comb or a pick. hth
"However what you should NOT do, is brush the hair when wet... That is really damaging and a big no, no..."
"A comb is okay, but don't use a brush on it while it is wet. It is best to use a wide tooth comb or a pick. hth"
Great. I've been doing a mixture of combing and brushing when wet for ages. Why is it bad to brush when wet?
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JoNty
I just wrap my hair in a towel without any strokes, rubbing, etc. Although hair is at its weakest when wet, I think using a WIDE tooth comb, and if your not pulling/stretching the strands, your not damaging them. Brushing in itself will pull/stretch the hair and this could damage your hair, especially if it is wet.