Brushes
Posted by Saul on January 16, 2002 at 10:57:35: Previous Next
Hey!
Well, after a year (and 17 days) since I decided to stop shaving my head, I now have a mop of hair that actually requires brushing! The question is, what sort is best? At present, I used a brush with widely spaced, plastic 'teeth' (probably not the right word.... prongs? Ah, hell...) which does an OK job of getting my slightly wavy hair into shape when I get out of the shower. BUT someone suggested using a brush with fine bristle to give my hair better shine. Does anyone have any opinions on the matter.
I use my current brush because its few, widely spaced 'thingies' simply guide the hair into place (more or less) whereas I'm concerned that repeated brushing with a more tradtional soft brush must eventually damage the outer layer of the hair.
Anyway, all opinions are welcome!
Re: Brushes
Posted by BRGallagher on January 16, 2002 at 12:33:31: Previous Next
In Reply to: Brushes posted by Saul on January 16, 2002 at 10:57:35:
Saul, the most important point to remember is that hair is at its most vulnerable state when wet...it's the time most damage can be done if the wrong tools are used. Ideally, finger comb to remove tangles, etc. If one must use a tool, then a comb or (vent) brush (which is what I think you were describing) having the widest spaced "teeth" are least likely to cause damage. Brushing to impart a shine to the hair is done when the hair is DRY--what is being done is moving the natural oils (secreted at the scalp) along the hair shaft to lubricate naturally--leaving the hair "coated" and shiny. For this a (boar) bristle brush is used; the brush head is constructed specifically to grab the hair to move the sebum.
Re: Brushes
Posted by Saul on January 16, 2002 at 13:05:31: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Brushes posted by BRGallagher on January 16, 2002 at 12:33:31:
: a comb or (vent) brush (which is what I think you were describing) having the widest spaced "teeth" are least likely to cause damage.
This sounds like the tool I'm using - and sadly, yes, it does brushing after a shower - if not I will spend the rest of the day trying to detangle it. I swear somebody secretly glues the ends of my hair together when I'm not looking!
:Brushing to impart a shine to the hair is done when the hair is DRY--
OK, got it. This is all very useful info. Thank you very much