Fingering my hair

[Elarea]

I constantly "smooth" pieces of my hair. I usually take about a1/2 inch strand from the underside of my head and then run my fingers over it smoothing it out (most the ends) until I am satisfied with the texture, then I will grab another piece and start over. I do this when I am thinking (I am a computer programmer so I sit and think a lot) or when I am watching TV or when I am nervous. I was wondering if this is bad or good for my hair because if it's bad I want to stop!

Thanks for any input!!

[Anje]

It probably could cause excess wear and tear, longterm, but it might be easy enough to make this a little more constructive. What if you got some sebum on your fingers from your scalp, then smoothed it over the section? You'd be moisturizing your hair a little while thinking.

[Dvips]

If you are doing this very gently and don't run through snags, then it should be fine. However, Anje's idea sounds brilliant, if it wouldn't leave your hair to slicked/oiled/whatever looking for work.

[eadwine]

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Oh my god I had TOTALLY the wrong idea when I saw that title. :lol: :lol: Sorry, couldn't help but giggle

[Faepirate]

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Oh my god I had TOTALLY the wrong idea when I saw that title. :lol: :lol: Sorry, couldn't help but giggle

Eheh.. ohgod. *facepalm*

Some people........ ;) :D


I *ahem* finger my hair a lot as well, and have never noticed any adverse effects :-) I smooth my ends a lot. I find it calming.

[DrkAngel]

OMG I do that all the time too! Seriously, it's like a vice I can't quit. :lol:
Mostly I do it to detangle those dreadlocks-to-be that form in the nape area (yeah, anyone who tells me straight hair tangles more then curly can bite me in the ass :p) but apart from the fact that it breaks the curls, the only problem I see is that let's face it, my hands are not always freshly washed when I put them in my hair. But damage? Not if I'm gentle.

[Elarea]

OMG I do that all the time too! Seriously, it's like a vice I can't quit. :lol:
Mostly I do it to detangle those dreadlocks-to-be that form in the nape area (yeah, anyone who tells me straight hair tangles more then curly can bite me in the ass :p) but apart from the fact that it breaks the curls, the only problem I see is that let's face it, my hands are not always freshly washed when I put them in my hair. But damage? Not if I'm gentle.

That's exactly what I do! I find it quite soothing, I'm also really gentle and never pull it if snags.

[Elarea]

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Oh my god I had TOTALLY the wrong idea when I saw that title. :lol: :lol: Sorry, couldn't help but giggle

HAHA! :p

You know, after I posted it I read the title again and thought it might look wrong, but I don't know how to change existing posts so I had to leave it! I guess it will get more people to read the post!

[Elarea]

It probably could cause excess wear and tear, longterm, but it might be easy enough to make this a little more constructive. What if you got some sebum on your fingers from your scalp, then smoothed it over the section? You'd be moisturizing your hair a little while thinking.

That's a great idea!

[florenonite]

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Oh my god I had TOTALLY the wrong idea when I saw that title. :lol: :lol: Sorry, couldn't help but giggle

Glad I'm not the only one XP

As far as the topic at hand, I'd imagine if you're gentle you should be fine.

[Elarea]

If you are doing this very gently and don't run through snags, then it should be fine. However, Anje's idea sounds brilliant, if it wouldn't leave your hair to slicked/oiled/whatever looking for work.

It is brilliant! I work from home so I don't care how I look :p

[freznow]

eadwine and florenonite.... Somehow, I would have expected that from you two ;)

This is sorta what I do for 'grooming' (NW) it helps spread sebum down, and as long as your gentle it shouldn't be damaging at all.

[psvzum]

I do the same thing!!! It's a stress reliever for me and I often don't realize I'm doing it.

[yogachic]

I found the title sounding rather funny myself. I twirl my hair alot, usually on the left side while driving or sitting home watching tv.

[HairColoredHair]

I find when I do this my hair gets oilier faster, but no harm in that, really.

[AJoifulNoise]

I used to fiddle with the ends behind my back in social situations (I have anxiety issues). I mostly wear my hair up now, so that's not as much of a problem. But, I will play with the ends if my hair is in a braid.

[C_Bookworm]

I switched from fiddling with the ends to massaging my scalp. I actually have been able to measure more growth since then so i guess fiddling with it can pay off

[spidermom]

I don't see any harm, unless you find yourself pulling hairs out; that would be bad. I would avoid doing it around other people. For some reason, when I'm with somebody who is constantly fidding around with their hair, it makes me feel bothered.