Should I detangle my hair before I wash it?

Detangling the hair before shampooing is a great method to use if you’ve just taken your hair out of twists or braids. Removing the bulk of the shed hair beforehand will reduce the amount of breakage and tangling you might experience if you waited to detangle your hair later on in the washing process.

Is brushing or combing better for hair?

We were able to find only one study, from 2007, that directly compared the effects of brushes and combs on hair breakage. Brushes were more likely to break off long strands of hair, while combs were more likely to break off short strands of hair. The researchers believed that this was because of the layout of bristles.

How can I detangle my hair without damaging it?

Here are some tips you can try for detangling your hair without causing any damage to it:

1. Start from the bottom.
2. Use a wide-tooth comb.
3. Use a good conditioner.
4. Dry your hair properly.
5. Use a detangling brush.
6. Brush in sections.
7. Be patient.
8. Prevent tangles.

Do hair brushes damage hair?

If your hair routine involves 100 brush strokes a day, you might want to rethink your strategy. This is a healthy way to distribute your scalp’s natural oils through your hair — but only if you do it gently. “Vigorous brushing, even if only once a day, will cause breakage and damage your hair,” he says.

What is the best way to detangle hair?

How to Detangle Dry Hair

1. Grab your trusty brush or a wide-tooth comb.
2. Mist on a hair detangler spray or apply a small amount of OGX shine serum to your knots.
3. Brush or comb them out in small sections or use your fingers (P.S. Your fingers are a natural hair detangler)

When Should hair brushing be avoided?

Adams warns against brushing hair while wet. “When hair is wet, it will stretch to three times its original length and return to normal when dry,” he explains. “If the hair has been damaged by chemical treatments or if the hair is naturally fine or weak, brushing when wet may stretch the hair and break it,” he adds.