There are many opinions as to the best way to brush your hair– how often to do it, and depending on your hair type and texture– it might be recommended to not brush at all. But should you brush your hair wet? The answer here is highly conditional based on your hair texture {what works for one person, often won’t work for another}.
For those with straight hair, brushing wet hair can be harmful. Your hair is at its most vulnerable when wet and brushing in this condition can overstretch, over pull and tear your hair. Your hair will be at its strongest when dry.
For those with curly or textured hair, it will be the opposite: you probably shouldn’t brush your curly hair dry. Brushing curly or textured hair when it is wet actually helps reduce breakage and helps to keep the curl pattern intact. We recommend using a detangling, wide-tooth comb through wet curly hair.
How should you brush? It all begins In the shower, focus on keeping your hair from tangling by using your fingers or a detangling comb in the shower while shampooing and conditioning. This will be a gentler way to keep from getting your hair tangled. We encourage those with straight hair to wait until your hair is dry to do any further brushing. For those with curly hair, the best time to brush or detangle is before you shampoo, to make this detangling process easier and safer on your hair. After shampooing, using a coat of conditioner and detangling gently with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers will further help this process. Moisture is key in order to prevent damage while brushing.
Remember, any type of rigorous pulling and tugging is going to be harmful to hair. Be gentle on your hair as you brush!
