Many of us girls have had this dilemma before, especially curly girls like us. If it’s your first time maintaining your curly hair the right way, it could be pretty daunting. What should I do with my curly hair? Should I use something to keep my curls? Will combing my hair help? And, more importantly, should I brush it again after it dries?
In this article, we’ll hopefully answer your most daunting curly-hair-brushing questions. We’ll even drop in a few tips from our curly hair experts. But first, should you brush your hair again?
Should You Brush Your Curly Hair After It Dries?
Essentially, no, you shouldn’t. It’s better to keep your comb away from your curly hair long after a shower. In fact, too much brushing, or overbrushing, may lead to your curls flying away from you every chance they get. Do you want to keep your curls intact? Know why first.
How Your Curly Hair Keeps Its Shape
The magic of curly hair is at its peak when it can hold its shape. That’s how you see each curl set and ready. Despite what many of you think, your hair can’t do this all on its own. There is a science to your curly hair. Here are the facts, or more like factors, that keep your curls looking as tight as they can get.
- Making It Static-Free
Even with something as inanimate as hair, it can still hold a charge. In fact, they just sit there, and they’re not going anywhere. With dry hair and a brush, things get more interesting (and frizzy!).
Every swipe of your comb sucks up the electrons in your hair, causing unnecessary friction and static. It leaves your hair positively charged and repellent to one another. That’s why dry brushing your curly hair creates a lot of flyaways.
- Using a Bonding Agent
Your curls stay definite and together with a bit of help. Your scalp works wonders, producing what we call sebum. This acts as a natural protectant, keeping your hair hydrated and together.
If you’re looking for more ways to keep your curls tight and fresh, you can try hair oils, creams, and mousses. They’ll keep the moisture in for you. Just not too much or your hair will feel too greasy.
Brushing properly can distribute the oils in your hair. The problem with over-brushing is its persistence in stripping away your hair’s natural and store-bought oils. Hold back on the frizz by avoiding combing your hair too much.
- Keeping Hair Cuticles Healthy
The cuticle is the outer part of your hair strand, shielding the rest from breakage and the like. Healthy hair cuticles are a curly girl’s best friend. Brushing too much, however, is not.
Over-brushing can damage the precious outermost layer of your hair, leading to more frizz and less defined curls. Over time, it can also lead to cracks and eventual split ends, making your hair so easy to break.
What Should I Do for My Curly Hair Instead?
Now that you know what not to do with your curly hair, we can show what’s next. Basically, what you should do with your curls instead. The best thing you can do is to detangle them. Curls are more vulnerable to tangles and knots than any other hair type.
Another way is to establish your curly hair routine to a T. Lucky for you, we have curly hair care down as a science on our website. Check out this article and many more from our website for your best hair day today!
