How to comb your hair without breaking the strands, how to comb wet or tangled hair and what comb or brush to use? We give you some tips.
How many combs and hairbrushes do you have at home? Can you do it all with one brush or could you open your own hair salon? Accessories and products suitable for your hair type are the alpha and omega of detangling. Find out how!
1. Combs for your hair type
Choose a brush and comb for easy detangling according to your hair type and desired function. Do you have wavy hair, short or long, do you want volume or do you want to smooth your unruly waves? No home should be without one compact comb that even men will love. For us the Tangle Teezer is unrivaled on the market and will be a great helper as a detangling brush before and during washing.
Hair detangling products
Discipline Oléo Relax Kerastase Anti-Frinkle Shampoo
Discipline Kerastase Discipline Fondant Fluidéaliste Anti-Frizz Conditioner (200 ml)
Discipline Kerastase Anti-Frinkle Treatment
Revlon Thermoprotector 2 x 150 ml
two. The right brush to dry your hair
All brushes must have soft and flexible bristles . A hair drying brush should not be missing, be it round, square or flat. We advise you to invest in a quality brush. Professional brushes and a detangling comb make your job easier and last a long time.
But just using the Tangle Teezer or a similar product is not enough. For example, when blow-drying your hair, always check that the brush has openings for air to pass through. All Tangle Teezer brushes are made of very resistant plastic, but it is not recommended to use them while drying with a hair dryer, as they can melt at high temperatures. Unless specifically designed for that purpose.
Got fine hair? Choose one brush with natural bristles . They are also suitable for children's hair, which tends to be very delicate at first and needs gentle care. Try the ones with boar bristles.
The Original Tangle Teezer The Original Detangling Brush
Brush Professional Pro The Wet Brush
Epic Professional The Wet Brush Black
Termix Brush 2525191 Big Black Boar
3. Comb the hair at the right length
When to comb your hair? Most of us comb our hair in the morning, but it is equally important to comb it before washing and at night. Combing removes dirt from the hair, massages the scalp and distributes sebum along the entire length of the hair, which is a natural protection for the hair. But if you have wavy hair, comb it just before washing it. During the night, the ideal is to make a braid and use a satin elastic to prevent the hair from breaking during the night. Or you can wear a satin bonnet.
Are you wondering how to detangle your tangled hair? Most of the time, they get tangled around our neck. The culprits are coat collars and scarves, and hair becomes tangled from rubbing against the back, sweat or lack of brushing. Sometimes the effect is caused by not using the right products or even the absence of products, which makes your hair always tangled.
In this case, regularly use a detangling spay, suitable for your hair type, to smooth and nourish the strands. And you can say goodbye to tangled hair after washing. If your children are also bothered by tangled hair, there are also sprays to detangle children's hair. And there were less screams at home, at least when it came to combing.
TIP: How to detangle extremely tangled hair?
Apply a small amount of conditioner to the hair and comb it very gently from the ends, strand by strand.
Tangled hair is now a thing of the past
Johnson's Bebé Hair Detangling Shampoo (500 ml)
Johnson's Bebé Spray Detangling Conditioner (200 ml)
Revlon Uniq One Green Tea Scent Protective Hair Treatment (150 ml)
4. Apply the mask with your fingers
After applying the mask or conditioner, comb your hair with your fingers until it is free, before picking up the brush. Pay attention to the way you comb your hair, always working from the ends to the roots, that is, from bottom to top. Wet hair is very fragile and can break easily. Therefore, it is advisable to use a comb to comb wet hair. They usually have wider teeth or bristles.
5. Use the right products for easier combing
Always have this basic trio at home: shampoo, conditioner and mask. To do this, buy heat protectants or leave-in sprays that can be used on dry or wet hair before styling. Your hair will be looser and easier to style. Again, start at the ends and work your way down to the roots.
TIP: Do you know how to clean your combs and brushes?
You can put plastic combs in the dishwasher or washing machine, but be careful with the temperature and durability of the brush, and don't forget to twist it. You can also soak the comb in warm water, leave it in the water for a while and then manually remove the dirt. There are also special products on the market for cleaning combs and brushes.