So what about brushing?
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Topic: So what about brushing?
Posted By: missrini
Subject: So what about brushing?
Date Posted: October 15 2005 at 6:59am
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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? ------------- 
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
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Posted By: ChelseaB
Date Posted: October 15 2005 at 1:15pm
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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. ------------- Chelsea~* www.myspace.com/chelsea_nicole_boyd Hair Type: 1a/1b-N-ii |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: October 15 2005 at 1:30pm
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Anti-brush here. I don't think natural curlies shouldn't brush if they want to remain curly. 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. Anais ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com">  my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: October 16 2005 at 6:10am
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Ah..ok. But what about increasing the circulation to the scalp? Is that all just a crock? -------------
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: October 16 2005 at 1:19pm
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Scalp massages Anais ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com"> my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: October 16 2005 at 9:36pm
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Ah...well no problem then. I'm extremely active! Bike-riding, walking and chasing after my 2 kids 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? -------------
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
Who needs a brush with all that going on? hehePosted By: LadyFrog
Date Posted: October 17 2005 at 2:55pm
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 hope this helps |
Posted By: MrsMNK
Date Posted: October 17 2005 at 3:54pm
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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 ------------- Type *~2A/2B~* waist length Aim *butt length* |
Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: October 17 2005 at 6:43pm
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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? -------------
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
Posted By: LadyFrog
Date Posted: October 18 2005 at 4:50am
OK, I'll try and remember to put up a topic with more detailed instructions  glad you found them helpful
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: October 23 2005 at 5:33pm
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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