How To Brush Curly Hair

For people with curly hair, combing hair can be tricky and intimidating. Anyone with curly hair knows that combing curly hair can be a challenge. The wrong comb and brush can leave your curly hair frizzy and unmanageable. In this blog, we'll explain in detail how to brush curly hair properly and make sure your hair looks its best.

Choose the right comb for curly hair

The wrong comb can cause your curly hair to frizz, tangle, and even break.

Choose a comb with the right bristles. The material of the comb is very important. For a textured and curly hairstyle, you need a bristle or nylon mane. If your hair's cuticle is already damaged due to dryness, the rough bristles are likely to cause more friction and pulling, ultimately weakening and breaking the hair. Also, for curly hair, try to avoid hairbrushes with those scalp massaging ball brush heads. They may wind around your curly hair, creating more knots.

Or you can choose a wide-toothed comb or your fingers that won't damage the curly hair or make it frizzy and unmanageable for brushing. Putting curly hair in a ponytail, or even just smoothing out messy curls, fingers are a safe and effective hair care tool.

Brush curly hair when it is wet

When brushing curly hair, it is best to brush when it is wet. Brush curly hair when they are dry, and an uncertain, frizzy look ensues. Combing curly hair while dry not only breaks the pattern, but the tension can actually cause breakage. This is especially true for firmer textures. When curly hair is moist, however, brushing will make it easier for your arms to get the job done and will better preserve the integrity of the curls. Additional moisture and hydration can actually loosen and soften matted hair, which eliminates the risk that large curls may fall out during grooming.

How to brush curly hair?

Step 1: Hydrate your curly hair.

Brush your curly hair only when it is wet. Brushing dry hair is a quick way to create frizz, which can leave your curls loose and distorted. Fully nourishing and moisturizing hair is hair that can withstand brushing. Healthy hair is less prone to tangles, more elastic (it bounces back instead of breaking), and smoother to comb. Keep your hair hydrated and nourished, supplement it with protein treatments if necessary, and don't use products that dry out your hair. If your style needs more moisture after washing your curls, you can add a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair hydrated as you begin brushing your curly hair.

Step 2: Remove tangles.

You can apply a coat of tangler to your curly hair to make sure there are no tangles. The more the tangler slides, the better, as this will help the brush or fingers slide through the hair more easily. You can use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers to detangle tangles. Divide the curly hair into manageable sections and work on tangles in sections.

Step 3: Brush your curly hair.

Divide the curly hair into sections and comb them from the bottom up. By combing your curly hair in sections, you can have more control over different parts of your hair and reduce the tug on it. Our first instinct is to comb our hair from the roots down. For curly hair, however, instead, start at the ends and work your way up to the roots. This will help reduce the amount of hair pulling that can cause excess hair to fall out, and ensure that your hair is not knotted from bottom to top.