Is it wrong to brush hair when it's wet? Discover some useful tips to get luxuriant hair
Long, short, straight, curly, bleached: each of us has different hair type, and each head of hair is subjected to different stresses and conditions depending on many factors, not least of which are the products we use, our lifestyle, our diet, our age. Since there are so many elements to take into consideration to understand exactly what the needs of our hair is, it is always good to contact some professionals to find out what would be the right changes to make to get hair which is more beautiful, healthy and shiny.
However, it is also true that we may be making mistakes unknowingly: not just with the frequency of washing but also in the way we take care of our hair every day could, in fact, be doing damage. Here are some tips that may be useful for improving the condition of your hair:
We often brush / comb our hair when it's still wet after getting out of the shower or bath, but is this the right thing to do? It seems that the answer is actually different depending on the type of hair:
- Straight hair: brushing it vigorously, when it is still wet, it can damage it more than when it is dry. In fact, when wet, each hair is more fragile and elastic, which means that by brushing vigorously to make any knots disappear, you could pull on them too much and "overstretch" them, or you could make them fall out. Vigorously brushing straight hair while wet can cause general damaage. It would be better to wait until the hair is dry, or use combs with very large and wide teeth.
- Curly and wavy hair: this type of hair can only be controlled when wet, because it is in this condition it will be damaged the least - both in terms of length and with regard to the follicles. However, it is always good to do this when using the appropriate products, which are able to hydrate the hair properly, and which help to detangle the strands, allowing a comb to pass more easily through the hair.
In particular, it is better to comb the hair immediately after having wet it, but before using shampoo. Shampoos, in fact, raise the hair follicles a little, to clean them more thoroughly. Then you need a conditioner or an equivalent product to seal the follicles again. Thus, it is better to brush the hair before it is made more vulnerable by the shampoo.
As for the frequency of washing, this varies from person to person, but whatever the case, we must not allow our hair to become oily: all the dirt that is trapped by oil clogs the follicles and this can slow down hair growth.
When you apply shampoo, you must always do it very gently: massage it in slowly, with your fingertips and try not to cause "tangles" in the hair which will then force you to comb it out more vigorously. In fact, always try to use your fingers to untangle your hair while you're in the shower.
Select products that do not have aggressive chemicals for additives. It seems to be true that shampoos that create less foam are far better than others.
When you dry your hair with a towel, just pat it, and without rubbing it dry: you will still be dealing with wet hair, and you will run into the same problems caused by combing it too vigorously if you rub your hair dry.
In short, take your time so you can pamper your hair every time you wash it, and you will notice that it will become more luxuriant.
