This article was co-authored by Ashleigh Grounds. Ashleigh Grounds is a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist based in Austin, Texas. Ashleigh has over 11 years of cosmetology experience. She studied cosmetology in Dallas, Texas and completed a two-year hair salon apprenticeship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Toni & Guy Hair Salon. She is accredited by the International Board of Cosmetology, is a certified Babe Hair Extension Professional, and is a certified Brazilian Blow Out Professional. Ashleigh was voted the best Hair Stylist in Austin for 2012 by RAW Artists and was voted in the top 20 salons for 2020 in Austin by Expertise. Ashleigh's work has been featured in Talentmagazines, BlogTalkRadio, KXAN, and Studio 512.
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Anyone with thick hair understands the struggle of waking up with your hair a mess! And then, when you try to detangle it, you practically pull out your hair, leaving your head sore. Star with step 1 to learn how to brush your hair without the hassle.
Steps
Brushing From Bottom To Top
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1Brush your hair by the tips first.[1] Start from about halfway down your hair, and slowly brush the knots and tangles out.
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2Slowly bring your hairbrush up higher after each stroke. This leaves your head less achy because it doesn't pull as much on the hair.Advertisement
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3When your hair is almost all the way brushed out, you can go over all of it again to make sure all tangles are out.
Brushing in the Shower
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1Condition your hair at night. When you take your nightly shower (or morning), make sure to put lots of conditioner in.
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2Let it sit in your hair as you wash the rest of your body.
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3Pull out your hairbrush and rinse your hair out. While rinsing it out, brush all the knots out. It'll make your hair so much easier the next morning, or throughout the day.
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4Be careful when brushing your hair in the shower! Your hair is fragile, and in the shower it is even more so. Don't brush it with intensity (pulling, tugging, forcing) because it can damage your hair.
Brushing Throughout The Day
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1Try to tame your mane throughout the day. Somehow, throughout the day, you'll probably find knots that you know you just brushed out! Though it is frustrating, you must brush them out when you can so they don't turn into dreadlocks.
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2When you brush, have your strokes be soft and gentle. Pulling on your hair with a brush throughout the day may cause it to become unhealthy. Only brush the unnecessary large knots.
Preventing Tangles With Your Hair Up At Night
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1Put your hair in braids before bed. Braids will keep your hair neater throughout the night. Plus, you'll wake up with wavy hair!
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2Put your hair in curlers. This keeps your hair up and out of the way too. You will always wake up to nice fresh curly hair!
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3Sleep with your hair dry. Wet hair may cause you to wake up with hair poking out in every direction! Frizzy hair isn't pleasant to brush.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I brush my hair if I have knots?
Ashleigh GroundsAshleigh Grounds is a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist based in Austin, Texas. Ashleigh has over 11 years of cosmetology experience. She studied cosmetology in Dallas, Texas and completed a two-year hair salon apprenticeship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Toni & Guy Hair Salon. She is accredited by the International Board of Cosmetology, is a certified Babe Hair Extension Professional, and is a certified Brazilian Blow Out Professional. Ashleigh was voted the best Hair Stylist in Austin for 2012 by RAW Artists and was voted in the top 20 salons for 2020 in Austin by Expertise. Ashleigh's work has been featured in Talentmagazines, BlogTalkRadio, KXAN, and Studio 512.
Makeup Artist & Hair StylistUse some extra conditioner if you're still struggling to get your knots out.
Warnings
- Be careful when brushing your hair in the shower! Your hair is fragile, and in the shower it is even more so.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ Ashleigh Grounds. Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 22 April 2020.
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