12 Tips for Brushing Your Hair That Can Make Your Locks Even More Gorgeous

Sometimes it seems like we are ready to buy all haircare products trying to make our hair beautiful. And this is supported by statistics — the haircare market value is estimated at $85 billion, and the demand for shampoos and conditioners continues to grow. But the thing is that a hair conditioner can’t solve the problems caused by the brushing mistakes.

At CHEERY, we decided to find out what will happen if you brush your hair 100 times a day or if you avoid brushing at all. These tips will help you make your hair gorgeous, and also save your time and money.

Frequent brushing can damage your hair.

Brushing your hair 100 times a day is excellent advice for those who want to completely ruin it. Too frequent brushing causes irreparable damage to the hair cuticle. Due to aggressive brushing, the damaged cuticle flakes off, and the hair becomes more brittle.

Dry and normal hair will be more voluminous if you don’t brush it.

If you have a dry or normal scalp, try to avoid brushing your hair. This will help your hair get natural volume immediately after washing. If you want to have voluminous hair, try not to brush it too often. During brushing, we smooth the hair, and this significantly reduces the volume at the roots.

If you can’t stop brushing your hair completely, follow the general recommendations of experts. They recommend to brush long hair no more than 2 times a day — in the morning and in the evening.

If you have an oily scalp, you shouldn’t skip brushing your hair.

Those, who have an oily scalp, should not give up on brushing their hair. The fact is that we distribute sebum evenly from roots to ends during brushing. And hair ends often need additional moisture. As a result, your hair will look more well-groomed and remain healthy. When you refrain from brushing your hair, sebum begins to accumulate at the roots of the hair. This makes your locks look untidy, and you have to wash them more often.

An old hair brush can cause the appearance of dandruff.

You should also wash your hair brush regularly. Dirty combs and brushes can cause dandruff and flaky scalp. Experts recommend to remove hair from a dry brush, and then wash it using shampoo and a toothbrush.

Hair loss is not the reason to skip brushing.

Many people, who have the problem of hair loss, try to avoid brushing their hair. But this is a wrong thing to do because skipping brushing won’t solve the problem.

The hairs that have fallen out tend to stay on the head for a few days, but you will lose them anyway after washing your hair or when walking in the street. If your hair is thinning noticeably, it’s best to consult a doctor to find and eliminate the cause of hair loss.

The use of a hot brush can prevent you from growing long hair.

The excessive use of a hot electric brush increases the risk of developing trichorrhexis nodosa. This condition is characterized by hair breakage and damaged-looking hair. People with this condition are unlikely to grow long hair without proper treatment.

You can brush your hair with a toothbrush.

If you want to make your hair smooth, use a toothbrush. Since the bristles of a toothbrush are positioned very close together, they act as a boar bristle brush. A toothbrush is also useful if you want to tame flyaways. Just spray the bristles of a toothbrush with hairspray and brush your hair at the roots.

A wrong brush can damage your hair.

You should choose a brush according to your hair type. Synthetic bristles, for example, can help you detangle thick, curly hair. And boar bristles can make your thin hair glossy and smooth. A flat brush is a great choice for long hair. And if you have curly hair, use a brush with sparse bristles. A round brush can make your hair look voluminous.

You should not brush your hair when it’s still wet.

It’s not the best idea to brush your hair right after you’ve taken a shower. Brushing when wet puts a lot of tension on strands, and this can cause major breakage. But if you brush your hair before taking a shower, you’ll detangle your strands and loosen the dirt and grime on your scalp which can be easily removed during shampooing.

You should never brush your curly hair.

If you have wavy or curly hair, you should brush it when it’s still wet and covered with hair conditioner. To detangle your curls, use a special brush or your own fingers. A hair balm or conditioner will protect your hair from breaking, and make the locks more pronounced without unwanted frizz.

An afro should be treated with oil.

It’s not so easy to brush kinky hair, so you’d better be aware of these simple tips. To make the brushing less uncomfortable, you should moisturize your hair with leave-in conditioner or natural oils. They include coconut, olive or almond oils. They will nourish hair follicles and protects your hair from breakage. After you’ve applied the oil to your afro, detangle it with your hands or a pick combing from root to tip.

Flipping your hair upside down and brushing it this way will add more volume to it.

And this method really works. If you want to make your hair more voluminous, try to brush it after flipping it upside down. This trick also works when you dry your hair with a hair dryer. This causes your roots to lift off your scalp adding more volume to your hair.

How often do you brush your hair? Tell us in the comments below.