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    Posted: October 15 2005 at 6:59am
I just read an article (which I think was on a webpage that linked from purplebubba's site?) about brushing your hair to prevent hair loss, in particular a receding hairline.  I have also read elsewhere that brushing is a good idea for those growing their hair long as it increases circulation and strengthens hair.   I have personally not really brushed my hair in several years. I have curly hair and it's difficult to get a brush through it, and the result is just a big mass of frizz resembling a sheep.  I do, however, on occasion use a vent brush or afro comb before bedtime (still, the bare minimum of strokes for detangling).  I am wondering if I should get myself a boar bristle brush and start brushing in earnest?  Is this recommended even for us curly heads?  Does everyone with long hair have a hair brushing regimen?

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Hi, I didn't people didn't brush their hair..eh. I have to because I have stick straight hair and it will turn into one big tangle if I dont brush at least 3 times a day (if I wear my hair down). I use a 100% boar bristle brush and it works great on my straight hair. It seems to me that the brsitles would make curly hair frizzy, It does when curl my hair and try to brush it. But I dont know what it would do on naturlly curly hair.
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Anti-brush here. I don't  think natural curlies shouldn't brush if they want to remain curly.  Combing with a wide tooth after a hairwash is okay, and fingercombing is best. I think you're perfectly fine in following your instincts. I don't even brush myself, and I'm slightly wavy.

Most people don't really do well with brushes anyway because they don't encourage "detangling" more than "ripping" It's very easy to accidentally "rip" through tangles with a brush, but very difficult to accidentally rip with a comb.

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Ah..ok. But what about increasing the circulation to the scalp? Is that all just a crock?

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Scalp massages  and definitely siding with Dave here about the regular cardiovascular exercise. That'll help a LOT.

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Ah...well no problem then.  I'm extremely active! Bike-riding, walking and chasing after my 2 kids   Who  needs a brush with all that going on? hehe

As for scalp massages, how is that done? I mean, I've had that done at the hairdressers before whilst getting a hair wash.  Should it be done wet or dry? What's the procedure? Anyone have a link to instructions for this?


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no link but I've done indian head massage before. if you're interested I could pm you some better instructions. Basically, you can do it on normal dry hair or if you want put some oil on it. knead with your fingertips and stroke your scalp and do anything else that feels good! when kneading your scalp, you should use quite firm pressure but not enough so that it's painful. get your husband/partner to do it to you and it's very relaxing

also, place one hand under the nape of the neck and with the other hand, kind of ruffle the underneath of the hair, as if you were waving. these instructions turned out with more detail than I thought! lol

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Ladyfrog, may i pm u on more instructions for head massage it sounds pretty good! and would like to know more
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Oooh yes please! Do give more detailed instructions. I think maybe if you could post it for everyone to see too?

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OK, I'll try and remember to put up a topic with more detailed instructions  glad you found them helpful
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Originally posted by missrini missrini wrote:

I just read an article (which I think was on a webpage that linked from purplebubba's site?) about brushing your hair to prevent hair loss, in particular a receding hairline.  I have also read elsewhere that brushing is a good idea for those growing their hair long as it increases circulation and strengthens hair.   I have personally not really brushed my hair in several years. I have curly hair and it's difficult to get a brush through it, and the result is just a big mass of frizz resembling a sheep.  I do, however, on occasion use a vent brush or afro comb before bedtime (still, the bare minimum of strokes for detangling).  I am wondering if I should get myself a boar bristle brush and start brushing in earnest?  Is this recommended even for us curly heads?  Does everyone with long hair have a hair brushing regimen?


I don't think there's any reason for you to use a brush.  All cons, no pros (I don't believe brushing is necessary to increase scalp circulation, but I do believe that the use of a brush can do more harm than good, especially for curly hair).
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