Why I don't brush

**spirals** · July 12th, 2012, 01:26 AM

Sometimes it comes out nice, but usually I get this:

**spirals** · July 12th, 2012, 01:31 AM

Sorry it's so big. I don't know how to fix that.

**Madora** · July 12th, 2012, 07:18 AM

If you're concerned about static/poufiness when you brush, do you follow each swipe of the brush with the palm of your other hand? This really helps to cut the static made by the brush.

**GrowingGlory** · July 12th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Maybe you could mist it lightly after brushing.

**proo** · July 12th, 2012, 08:27 AM

Looks pretty dang good to me.

**ariesfairies** · July 12th, 2012, 08:30 AM

Maybe because you're a curly :P

My hair looks just like this when I brush it. I only brush it when I'm putting it up in a hairstyle, then just leave it be natural otherwise.

**spirals** · July 12th, 2012, 10:57 AM

It is because I'm a curly. No amout of hand-smoothing is going to get it to lay down.

A whole lotta oil will, though. I just thought the curlies would appreciate the pic.

**spirals** · July 12th, 2012, 10:58 AM

BTW, I love how perfectly-formed your curls are.

TBL is my goal, too, maybe classic.

**heidi w.** · July 12th, 2012, 11:05 AM

This is why curly and wavy haired folks should not brush. Brushing separates the coiled loops of curl, and this is why that poof happens. Not fun.

Combing or finger combing is recommended instead. And for this hair type, CO hair washing is recommended. Curly haired folks can acquire the book Curly Girl as a starter kit to accepting and enjoying your hair type.....it shows how to CO wash different curl/wave levels. Two specific ways with a major difference, whether or not to do this on the length only and when to also CO wash the scalp related hair. It might help to know that sulfates are not recommended for wavy/curly haired folks either, as this apparently dulls and limps out the curl somewhat.....

heidi w.

**heidi w.** · July 12th, 2012, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by spirals

It is because I'm a curly. No amout of hand-smoothing is going to get it to lay down.

A whole lotta oil will, though. I just thought the curlies would appreciate the pic.

Curlies do better oiling while wet. For one, they can use a bit less. Oiling when hair is dry is generally not helpful for curly haired folks and yes, they need a mountain of oil if they oil when dry.....

heidi w.