I just use the pads of the fingers, for fear I might get matting at the root, and I have thick hair, I do have to be careful with any "device" right there.
So I don't think it's in my future. But great idea for a thread!
A search of LHC for 'shampoo brush' yielded very little, only passing mentions or one very old thread from when they were very new and very uncommon, so I thought it would be useful to start a new, up-to-date thread. Please share your experiences, recommendations, techniques for using one, any tips, etc.
I am completely new to the world of shampoo brushes, but recently bought a Siliscrub dupe, which arrived today. The silicone 'bristles' are reasonably soft, very flexible (and I think hollow, I can squeeze them) and it's a good size to fit in the hand. I've been finding I can't quite give my scalp the good scrub it needs with just my hands, I don't know exactly why but I don't have much spare energy to add extra scalp massaging/scrubbing time to my shower. It's easy and cheap enough to give a shampoo brush a go, so I thought it was worth a shot
Length goal well and truly met, now just seeing how it grows ...
Picky scalp but easygoing hair, thank goodness
I just use the pads of the fingers, for fear I might get matting at the root, and I have thick hair, I do have to be careful with any "device" right there.
So I don't think it's in my future. But great idea for a thread!
Good luck musicalspoons!
I haven't tried a shampoo brush, however I give my scalp a good going over with a boar bristle brush after the 4th day and usually comb through with a wide tooth sandlewood comb to release all the natural oils and flush out any scalp skin (for want of a better expression) it's not dandruff, more of a scalp refresh
This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O5VOOHU...00O5VOOHU&th=1
I started using it to shampoo, but now I use it for scalp massages while I'm doing homework or just sitting at the computer. Works great for both IMO.
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An update: I've used mine twice (manual, no fancy vibrating settings for <£3!) and I was careful, but it went through my wet hair easily enough. The first time I have to say did hurt a little bit, but I think everywhere was a bit sensitive at the time, verging on allodynia, so no fault of the brush; the second time didn't hurt at all. 2 days after each use (one full wash, then one scalp wash) I rubbed my scalp and scritched it a bit to see how things were, and there has been no buildup of sebum and very little coming off under my nails - which is how I knew my scalp was getting gunky before. The verdict so far is successful
I could feel sebum on the silicone when I finished scrubbing, so I made sure to wash it thoroughly with its own small glob of shampoo
lapushka that was my concern, and I couldn't get my head around how it wouldn't cause knots or mats, but it somehow doesn't - thankfully! I think having the shampoo and lather must help it along a bit, somehow. I dunno, all I know is it's fine, hooray!
Badfurday I do have a BBB but the minimal benefits for my scalp were outweighed by it being a nuisance to have to very thoroughly detangle first and keep it detangled whilst BBBing, and I don't actually think it was doing my hair any good. The furthest I ever got my natural oils with a BBB was to my nape, only just; whereas preening with fingers got them down to about shoulder-length. Both methods made me look like an otter in an oil slick, even after giving it a couple of days for the oils to absorb(?), and to be honest it made it more difficult to shampoo clean and look presentable. I use a sandalwood comb for daily detangling, started using with the intention it would distribute oils but it doesn't to any noticeable extent, but it's still gentler on the hair than my brush was and still smells great!
blackgothicdoll sounds good! How was it for shampooing? (I find dry manipulation makes my scalp produce extra oil, so I reserve any form of massage for days when I'm not going to have to leave the house before I next wash )
Length goal well and truly met, now just seeing how it grows ...
Picky scalp but easygoing hair, thank goodness
MusicalSpoons, you know, it worked very well for shampooing, and I can't remember why I stopped using it!!! It's definitely hard to get my scalp a good enough clean because I can't quite get my fingers in there, my hair is too thick. I would use the brush by simply placing it on an area of scalp, moving it around in place, then picking it up and moving it to another area - so as not to try to brush through my hair, but just get the bristles on my scalp and get the suds moving around.
Now that I remember, I'll be revisiting this method.
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Dollar Tree had one, plastic, that worked ok for a quick scalp scrub, especially on days where I felt I needed a deeper scrub. I just used it on the scalp, not on the length at all. I suppose you could.
I just ordered one called Marvy from amazon for $7 with good reviews. Haven't had a chance to use that one yet. It looks like it's made of something more rubbery.
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