What is the best quality inexpensive hair brush for detangling and smoothing long, brittle hair?
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Topic: What is the best quality inexpensive hair brush for detangling and smoothing long, brittle hair?
Posted By: Serena
Subject: What is the best quality inexpensive hair brush for detangling and smoothing long, brittle hair?
Date Posted: January 12 2000 at 3:32am
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Posted By: Dawn
Date Posted: January 12 2000 at 3:32am
Well, Serena, brushes are really a matter of personal preference. Some people swear by a nylon bristle, some like the kind with the knobby plastic, some just use a wide tooth comb. I like a natural boar bristle brush with a wood handle. You can pay $150 for some brands but I just go to one of the Marts and get one for about $4. They keep down the static and don't tear up my very fine hair. I wash them in warm water and soap when needed and replace them whenever it strikes my fancy because they're quite inexpensive. You should question why your hair is brittle though and try to alleviate that problem. Chlorine? Diet? Shampoo without conditioner? Heat? My hair is long too so I always start from the bottom up when brushing. Take your time and work out the tangles with your fingers, don't try to just brush them out, that can be quite damaging. Good luck!Best wishes to all,Dawn
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Posted By: William
Date Posted: January 12 2000 at 3:33am
> nmTO ALL: RE; DETANGLING LONG HAIRFirst, using a 'brush' on long hair to detangle it is a definite no no! Use a very wide tooth comb, and start at the ends and work your way up to the scalp. Revlon makes a white plastic comb that has only 5 or 6 teeth on it that can be purchased at beauty supply stores for about $4.00. This is the best comb I have ever found for long, or thick hair. When purchasing combs like this, always carefully inspect the teeth for a sharp "molding line" that is created during the manufacturing process. This line is almost always present on all plastic combs and sometimes can be as sharp as a razor, causing breakage during use. If present, take a few minutes and remove it with a nail emery board until it is smoothed down to the tooth face. Usually the Revlon comb is very good about not having this mold line. Also, when washing you hair in the shower, after you rinse, bend forward from the waist and 'detangle' your hair under the shower spray with your fingers, working from the ends to the scalp, 'combing with only your fingers'. Towel dry by 'patting' your hair with the towel while bent forward, and then finger combing the tangles out, before using the wide tooth comb. Another thing, a lot of 'tangling' is usually a sure sign of needing the ends trimmed. When using a water spray bottle during your styling routine, mix in a little of your favorite conditioner and shake well, this tiny bit of conditioner will help calm the frizzies and flyaway problems, that blow drying and heat styling creates, for permed styles, use a little 'perm rejuvenator product' to help keep those curls. The ONLY kind of brush to buy is a "natural bristle" availible in many sizes and shapes at a beauty supply store. The prices vary but a decent one can usually be bought for $10 or less. William
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Posted By: jade
Date Posted: January 12 2000 at 3:33am
I like the hairbrush Dawn described. I've had mine for almost 10 years. I was looking for another one by the same company, but only found it recently. It's by Fuller Brush and only costs about$14. I can't seem to get the link right, but I know how to make it work on email. So if you want to check it out, my address is mattson@cmn.net
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