How To Choose the Best Brushes and Combs
- November 9, 2009
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Hair in a tangle? Follow these steps to choose the perfect brush or comb.
You Will Need
- Your hair type
- Your styling needs
Step 1: Determine your hair type
Determine your hair type, which can range from fine hair that is straight and silky, to coarse hair that is curly or wiry. Most hair falls between these two extremes.
When determining your hair type, base it on your hair’s natural tendencies, not your preferred style.
Step 2: Assess your hairstyling needs
Assess your hairstyling needs. If you blow-dry, curl, or straighten your hair, you’ll need a special brush.
Step 3: Choose a basic brush
Choose a brush. Use a padded paddle brush for medium to long hair, but if you have very short hair, you may not need a brush.
Step 4: Choose a comb
Detangle coarse hair and separate curls with your fingers
Step 5: Choose a styling brush
Choose a styling brush. For quick blow-drying, use a vented brush. To create body and waves or smooth frizziness, use a rounded brush with nylon or natural bristles.
Step 6: Look for quality
Look for quality. Brushes should have comfortable, ergonomic handles, and nylon bristles should have molded, round tips. Plastic combs should be free of seams that can snag hair.
Did you know? The first vented, synthetic-bristled hairbrush was patented by American Lydia Newman in 1898.
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