How to Choose the Right Hairbrush
You'll look well-groomed if you brush your hair, and brushing also distributes oils and helps keep your hair shiny. Follow these tips to choose the right hairbrush for your hair type and style.
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Instructions
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Choose a round, bristle brush if you have curly or wavy hair that you blow dry. Remember that the wider the brush, the straighter your hair will be when it dries.
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Use a boar-bristle, round brush if you blow dry your straight hair. This brush will shape and smooth your hair. Choose a brush with a smaller diameter for added volume.
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Select a flat, paddle brush for everyday brushing of straight or wavy hair.
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Use a pick on curly hair to separate curls without causing too much frizz.
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Tips & Warnings
Most brushes, except for boar-bristle brushes, should have round plastic balls on the end of the bristles to avoid scratching the scalp and breaking the hair.
A boar-bristle brush has soft and flexible bristles that may help prevent split ends.
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Comments
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Aug 08, 2006
These brushes are great for brushing your hair (after you've washed it and it's dry). Chances are that after washing your hair it's feeling a bit drier than normal. Using a paddle brush will help distribute oil from your roots to the rest of your hair. A good tip for tangle-prone hair is to use a large toothed comb. When washing your hair, put conditioner in and wash about half of it out. Using the large toothed comb, brush your hair gently. Brushing your hair harshly will cause split ends and tear your hair out. Doing it gently will make your hair so much more manageable when it's dry. Believe me- it works.
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Mar 08, 2006
For dry, frizzy hair use a natural boar hair pattle brush to finish your hair. The brush picks up the oils in your hair and brings a smooth, shiny look to your hair.
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Mar 08, 2006
For dry, frizzy hair use a natural boar hair pattle brush to finish your hair. The brush picks up the oils in your hair and brings a smooth, shiny look to your hair.
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Nov 22, 2005
Never brush sopping wet strands as this will tear the hair shaft and cause split ends.
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Nov 22, 2005
Never use a boar brush if your hair is longer than 3". It will tear your hair out, especially when wet. They are designed for smoothing short/curly/afro hair types. Never use them on perms. Medium to long lengths need a paddle or round brush.
