{"id":19227,"date":"2021-11-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=19227"},"modified":"2023-03-07T10:30:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T15:30:54","slug":"is-it-best-to-brush-hair-wet-or-dry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/is-it-best-to-brush-hair-wet-or-dry","title":{"rendered":"Is It Best To Brush Your Hair Wet or Dry?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

Brush through your hair before it gets wet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Try to brush through your locks before you shower or take a dip in the pool. This will help alleviate some of the stress of brushing afterward. Sometimes hair can knot up a lot after showering, which can lead to a lot of damage. Trying to brush your hair before cleansing and conditioning can tremendously help your hair.<\/p>

You can also try to use our Custom Pre-Shampoo Hair Mask<\/a>, which can add moisture and nourishment to your hair before you shampoo. This high-concentration pre-wash treatment that hydrates and smoothes hair lengths and ends. Before you shampoo, the cuticle of your hair is more responsive to our calming mask. It also aids in a softer, irritation-free clean with your shampoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to use a conditioning product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are conditioning before the wash, during, or after, it\u2019s extremely helpful for your hair\u2019s health. On top of using our pre-shampoo hair mask, we also recommend our Custom Leave-In Conditioner<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

This moisturizing leave-in spray smooths and detangles flyaways, leaving strands silky, glossy, and manageable. Using this product can significantly help remove the tangles and allow you to brush through your hair (after it dries a bit, of course).<\/p>

Our Custom Curl Cream<\/a> is also perfect for those with wavy, curly, or coily hair. This cream defines your natural texture\u2014from waves to curls and coils\u2014while keeping strands nourished and frizz-free when used as a styler or for touch-ups. This cream adds hydration to hair and can make it much easier to brush through your hair, or nourish your hair so much that you aren\u2019t worried about brushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allow your hair to air dry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to let your hair dry completely, but at least try to let it air dry<\/a> by 80% before you start to use your hairdryer. It can bring extra damage to your hair to jump right into drying your hair with heat when it\u2019s fully wet.\u00a0<\/p>

Also, instead of roughly handling your hair with a cotton towel, try to dry your hair more gently. If possible, use a microfiber towel. These towels are extremely gentle on hair and make drying easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you comb or brush, start at the ends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It seems to make the most sense to start brushing at our roots and work our way down. But, unfortunately, this is the most damaging way to brush through your hair. Brushing from the roots can contribute to more knots in your hair as you brush.\u00a0<\/p>

Try to start brushing at the ends of your hair when you are working through knots and tangles. As you move from bottom to top, your hair will be much easier to brush through, and you will not have created any unnecessary tangles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay close attention to your brush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all brushes have your best hair in mind. Pay attention to the type of brush<\/a> you are using, and see if it\u2019s potentially adding damage to your hair. Take a look at the brush that you are using, and try to see if it is a brush that is gentle on your hair.\u00a0<\/p>

Take a look at our brushes<\/a>, and see how we offer several options made specifically for certain hair types. Our boar bristle brush is one of the most well-known brushes for brushing and styling, and for being easier on your hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why brushing dry hair is better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you brush dry hair, you are moving your hair\u2019s natural oils from root to tip. Instead of contributing to damage because of brushing wet hair, you could significantly help your hair by moving oils throughout your hair, which could strengthen your strands.\u00a0<\/p>

Here are a few benefits of brushing your hair<\/a> when brushing it properly:<\/p>