When asking, “What is the best hair care tip for healthy, shiny hair?”
The answer
would have to be, hands-down, BRUSHING!
There are only a few great hair brushes that are excellent for the hair, the Natural Bristles and Mixed Bristles. Using natural bristles for hair brushing is most healthy and when you have extremely thick hair there is an option for you, the mixed bristles.
Boar or Horsehair Bristle Brush: Made
from actual boar (pig) hair and horsehair. The bristles are somewhat soft
and is used for thin to medium - fine hair. Boar/horsehair bristle brushes
can attract and remove dirt from the hair strands without damaging the
hair. These types of brushes also stimulate the scalp to distribute the
oils on the hair. Boar/horsehair bristle brushes also help to gently keep the cuticle layer of the hair
smooth and healthy. The brush handles are usually made from wood. Be
careful when cleaning these brushes.
Synthetic Bristle Brush: Made mostly
from nylon or polyester. The bristles are stronger then the natural hair
bristles and can help de-tangle dry hair.
Mixed Bristle Brush: Made from a
combination of both natural and synthetic bristles. These brushes are
ideal for any type of hair, but especially for super thick hair. The
benefits are de-tangling the hair, and reaching down to the scalp, with the nylon
bristles, to help stimulate the scalp and the natural hair bristles distributes oil when other brushes can’t. The
type of mixed bristle brush I like the most is the cushioned brush (shown above).
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Thank you for the brush type tips. I was unaware there were ones made of boar or horsehair. I am forever preaching hair brushing to Mattie. She is only just coming into the age where she cares about her appearance.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by all of your knowledge Tammy, you are truly a beautiful person. I don't brush my hair much being a guy and all but I am happy to know all of these tips about hair now thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have been in the beauty business for most of my life. Brushing the hair is never much a priority to many people but my dad brushed his hair all his life and he has a great head of hair in his 80's. And as a child my mother brushed our hair every night. I love having my hair brushed. As a stylist I would brush my clients before their shampoo. An important step to loosen hairspray and dirt on the hair shaft.
DeleteI'm glad this could help, Natural bristle brushes can be purchased in different places at different prices. The natural bristle brush could last a lifetime, it is worth the price.
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