How to Properly Brush and Detangle Your Hair

Stay Young Bureau May 3, 2023

Start in the Middle

Start brushing a few inches from the bottom of your hair and work your way up in small portions with quick strokes to prevent hair breakage. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Brushing Wet Hair

The ideal time to brush hair is when it is dry, but if you must, use a towel to pat the hair dry first. To prevent hair damage, use a wide-toothed comb designed for wet hair. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Brushing Dry Hair

You can use a variety of brushes on dry hair because it is less likely to be damaged. A paddle brush might be appropriate for straight or curly hair. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Avoid Overbrushing

Don't count every brushstroke. Focus on brushing with quality to remove tangles and knots without causing damage. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Prevent Hair Snapping

Wet hair is more fragile, so let your hair air-dry before brushing. Use a conditioning hair product or de-tangling spray to smooth hair strands before brushing. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Brushing for Smoothness

To distribute natural oils on the scalp down to the strands and achieve a smooth, shiny appearance, brush from root to tip occasionally, but make sure the brush bristles are soft to avoid snagging. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Conditioner

Apply conditioner to the tips of your hair and work your way upwards towards the roots. Leave on for 5 minutes, comb your hair to detangle, and rinse. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Detangling Spray

Reduce tension in your hair with detangling sprays. They contain ingredients like shea butter to soften hair and can be used on both dry and damp hair. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Oil

Apply a few drops of olive oil to your hair after detangling to prevent brittleness. Use carrier oil, like coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, or sweet almond oil along with essential oils like lavender, tea tree, or rosemary to avoid dryness. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Water

Moisturise your hair with water to make detangling easier. Use a spray bottle filled with water to spritz some on your hair before detangling. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Start from the Bottom

Start detangling your hair from the bottom to prevent hair breakage and pain at the scalp. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Use Your Fingers

Separate your hair into sections with your fingers to remove most of the tangles before combing. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Hair Masks

Use hydrating hair masks to provide instant hydration to your hair. You can choose from a variety of masks in the market or make one at home using simple kitchen ingredients like egg, yoghurt, honey, and banana. Credit: Stay Young Bureau