How to Brush Long Hair

Choose the correct brush that suits your hair., Use a spray-in conditioner that de-tangles., Part hair into 2 equal parts, bringing both around to rest on your shoulders., Comb your hair before brushing., Brush each side until smooth., Gently move...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Choose the correct brush that suits your hair.

    Long hair is best brushed with a paddle brush.

    Choose one with the largest head you are comfortable using, with a rubber cushion.

    This rubber cushion will help reduce the amount of static build up.

    Use a brush with natural bristles if you have fine to medium textured hair.

    Use a mixture of natural and synthetic bristles for coarse hair.

    Keep your brushes clean.
  2. Step 2: Use a spray-in conditioner that de-tangles.

    Don't use too much though, or you'll do more harm than good. , Make sure its even. , Using a wide tooth comb to remove tangles is gentler on your hair than a brush.

    Comb a small section at a time, starting from the ends.

    Comb until it is tangle free, then move up a few inches and start over. , Remember to brush from the top and from underneath. ,,,
  3. Step 3: Part hair into 2 equal parts

  4. Step 4: bringing both around to rest on your shoulders.

  5. Step 5: Comb your hair before brushing.

  6. Step 6: Brush each side until smooth.

  7. Step 7: Gently move both sides back onto your back.

  8. Step 8: Tilt your head to one side and brush where the part was to smooth out the split.

  9. Step 9: Finished.

Detailed Guide

Long hair is best brushed with a paddle brush.

Choose one with the largest head you are comfortable using, with a rubber cushion.

This rubber cushion will help reduce the amount of static build up.

Use a brush with natural bristles if you have fine to medium textured hair.

Use a mixture of natural and synthetic bristles for coarse hair.

Keep your brushes clean.

Don't use too much though, or you'll do more harm than good. , Make sure its even. , Using a wide tooth comb to remove tangles is gentler on your hair than a brush.

Comb a small section at a time, starting from the ends.

Comb until it is tangle free, then move up a few inches and start over. , Remember to brush from the top and from underneath. ,,,

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