Choosing the right hair brush that fits the individual needs of your hair can help reduce breakage and damage since some brushes can be too harsh for certain hair types and textures. There are several factors to consider when narrowing down the right hairbrush to get for your hair type and texture. Hair texture is one important consideration when determining what type of hairbrush to get, since hairs that have different levels of thickness need differently spaced bristles to make sure that all of the knots are untangled. For thicker hair, you will need to look for brushes with bristles that are closer together to get between all of the hairs, while thinner hair won’t require as much precision since it is more spaced out and sparse.
Hair type is another important factor to consider in the decision-making process when you are figuring out which hairbrush to choose. You can determine your hair type by looking at charts and comparing the different patterns of hair to your own. It’s also important to note that you may have more than one hair type on your head as it’s not an uncommon occurrence. Some parts of your hair may be curlier, while others may be wavy and straight. Your hair type fluctuations can also be a sign of the way you sleep or style your hair, resulting in some parts of your hair flattening. Here is a list of what types of brushes and combs suit various hair types and textures. Included with this are methods for how you can determine what hair type and texture you have.
- Determine your hair type
Type 1: hair is straight
Type 2: hair is wavy
Type 3: hair is curly with loose curls
Type 4: hair is curled and is tightly coiled
- Determine your hair texture by comparing it to a strand of thread. If your hair is equal in thickness to a strand of thread, then it is medium textured. If your hair is thinner when you compare it to a strand of thread, then it is considered thin textured hair. If your hair is thicker when compared to a strand of thread, then it is considered to be thick textured hair.
- Using a paddle brush on straight hair is helpful since this type of brush helps to move the hair’s natural oils throughout and evenly distribute it. This helps to keep the hair moisturized and healthy from the roots to the tips of the hair. Keranique offers an Anti-breakage Brush & Detangling Comb set that includes a gentle paddle brush as well as a wide toothed detangling comb as an added bonus.
- Using a wide toothed comb on hair is helpful for wavy, curly hair and kinky hair since this can lessen the risk of potential breakage and frizz. Hair that isn’t straight can become frizzy when it is brushed or detangled while it is dry, so the best way to detangle is right before showering. Hair is weaker while wet, so if you do want to detangle with wet hair, do so in the shower with conditioner in your hair. Keranique offers an Anti-Breakage Detangling Comb that can help to gently detangle hair which can lessen the risk of breakage.
Do you want to know what the right type of hair brush is for your hair type and texture? Did you know what your hair type or texture was before reading this article? Do you now feel that you have a better understanding of how to take care of your hair type after reading this article? Adding these techniques to your hair care routine in the future can help you to maintain the health of your hair by reducing the risk of damage and breakage that can often be brought on by using an improper brush. Keranique offers brushes and combs that are gentle and work great on all different hair types.
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