I get a lot of emails from people who are experiencing hair loss and hair loss and therefore are hesitant to brush or style their hair as this practice brings out even more hair on the brush or comb. It can also be confusing to read the tips that brushing is an important part of scalp hygiene and health. Also confusing are the tips telling you that a boar hair brush can help stop hair loss. In the following article, I will offer information and tips to help you understand the best way to style your hair or brush when you have hair loss.

How much brushing or combing is really necessary ?: First, I’m going to address the myth that you should brush very often for scalp and hair health. When I was younger, my mother used to tell me that brushing or combing through my hair removed as much dirt from my scalp as washing my hair. I think this myth stems from the days when people just didn’t have access to a daily shower and had to do the best they could. For them, brushing was something they could do every day, regardless of the weather, so they made it a necessary chore.

Of course, it is necessary to keep the scalp clean and the hair follicles free of debris and buildup. But, this can be done with daily washing. Of course, brushing helps stimulate the scalp, but massage can, too. At the end of the day, I think the true purpose of this practice is hair styling. Hair often needs to be detangled and placed where it looks best. You also want to avoid tangles. People with longer hair will probably have to do this more. People with short hair can often just run their fingers through it without much trouble. Fortunately, if you need to brush, there are ways to do it without it being so harsh that it pulls your hair out.

Tips for gentle brushing and styling (with as little shedding as possible 🙂 First, you never want to handle your hair while it’s wet. For whatever reason, it will be more difficult to get any tools through wet hair, so wait until hair is dry. Second, you want your hair to be conditioned so that the comb or brush doesn’t tangle or pull. I find that some people feel that the conditioner makes their shedding worse. In these cases, I often recommend using a 2-in-1 product (combined shampoo and conditioner) or using a spray on the conditioner. Whichever method you choose, your hair must be conditioned or the styling process will be much more difficult.

Once your hair is dry, you should first check for tangles. If you find any, try working with your hands and fingers before using the brush or comb. I personally have wavy hair, so I prefer to use a wide tooth comb (sometimes referred to as a “rake”) rather than a brush, which removes any curls or waves that I may have (which helps my hair look more comprehensive.) Regardless of which tool you’re using, you don’t want to pull that tool from root to tip. This is unnecessary manipulation and will immediately pull your hair out when you are moving out. Bend over at the waist and squat down. In this way, the hair is already hanging with gravity. Basically you want to work the roots and ends separately because this is the softest way.

Start at the roots and gently brush or comb through them. Do not pull. You are only moving the roots down. This will loosen dirt, stimulate your scalp, and make your hair look fuller. Do not move the tool more than an inch or two down. Next, grasp your hair at the nape of your neck in your palm (as you would if you were putting it in a ponytail) and work into the ends with the tool. By focusing only on the ends with the roots already combed, you should not pull hard and the result should look nice and full.

So how often should you do this? Your hair will probably tell you that answer. People who have more wavy or curly hair really need less brushing or styling because doing so only makes their hair look frizzy. If your hair starts to look unkempt or tangled, then you obviously need to address this. Basically, if your hair is in place, you’re washing regularly enough to remove DHT and buildup from your scalp, and you look relatively healthy, use your own judgment, but use common sense.

Do some brushes really help with hair loss? What about wild boar hair ?: Many people have told me that boar hair brushes help stimulate the scalp so much that it helps with shedding and shedding. I tried this method and of course I really wanted it to work. But I must tell you it was a disaster. It got tangled in my hair and it was a nightmare to get over it. Of course, when I pulled it out, tons of hair came out.

In fact, there are brushes and combs made for hair loss. There is a brand called “ouchless” that I especially like, which has more elasticity and has less hair. Just experiment with what works best for you and stick with it.

At the end of the day, people with healthy hair and scalp don’t really have to worry every time they brush because they have normal, non-worrisome amounts of hair loss. They brush without worrying. It is just another task for them. The best way to deal with this issue, in my opinion, is to get to the bottom of your detachment and loss and fix the cause. However, until you can, be as gentle on your hair and scalp as possible.