But Marcia Brady was also a fictional personality. Marcia Brady brushed her hair with 100 strokes every eve bed and she had long, solid, as well as glossy blonde hair.
We never ever really saw her full 100 strokes from start to finish and who knows— she was probably feeding her hair moistening hair masks or trying early testers of Olaplex behind the scenes.
And also because you can’t think every little thing you see on television, we asked Sam Burnett, Owner Creative Director of Hare Bone hair salon, what the actual deal is with brushing your hair …
Brushing can trigger damage as well as frizz
It’s not all problem, however the reality is that brushing can sometimes do even more injury than great, especially if you’re making use of the wrong brush or have curly hair.
«If you have curly hair I would suggest not brushing, as it would break up all the develop and also crinkle frizz», says Sam.
There’s no evidence that cleaning will certainly make hair grow more powerful and also
longer The advantages of cleaning aren’t really pertaining to hair growth, that makes sense considering you’re cleaning what’s currently dead.
Yet don’t fret, it’s not completely useless either. Sam states it’s wonderful for eliminating loose hairs (that normally lost as component of the hairs development cycle) and also for functioning away tiny matts prior to they become larger knots that are difficult to get rid of and also can bring about damage.
«Using an all-natural bristle brush additionally aids to work the all-natural oils via the hair and also maintain it healthy.»
Try eliminating knots without cleaning
Prior to you turn to brushing, why not try removing as well as protecting against knots through other (much more hair-friendly) means.
Sam states: «Treating the hair with a regular moisturising mask or therapy, will certainly assist to maintain hair cuticles smooth and laying level, which will quit them from snagging as well as getting twisted.»
And also if that does not function, generate a comb
We’re often informed not to comb our hair when it’s damp due to the fact that this is when hair goes to it’s weakest and also prone to damage. But allow’s get real, it’s SO much easier to get rid of knots when your hair is soaked as well as covered in conditioner.
For this, Sam states it’s A-OK, however to utilize a broad tooth comb rather than a brush to ensure that it moves via and removes tangles without breakage.
Then, when it’s necessary to comb dry hair, he recommends utilizing a Mason Pearson hairbrush (₤ 79.50) with all-natural bristles as well as if you do not have among those, just see to it to avoid nylon bristles.
Ideal knot removal method
It may appear counter-intuitive, but the most effective method to get rid of knots is to constantly begin at the bottom of the hair and also function your method as much as the scalp.
If you begin with the top, you’ll break the knot, as well as therefore damage your hair instead of functioning it loosened.