Healthy Brushing Techniques for Long Hair

I have had long hair for all of my life, at least waist length or longer. It takes a great deal of care to help to keep it healthy and free from split ends and minimize any breakage, in order to keep it long and beautiful. One of the most important tips that you can ever receive is the correct way to brush. The correct brushing technique is one way to keep your hair shiny and healthy.

First you want to choose the right brush. The old fashion bristle brush is a thing of the past. I prefer a brush with wide spaced plastic bristles that have coated tips, that will give when pressed upon with your finger. This allows for gentler brushing.

This brushing technique is ideal for long hair. You part your hair in the middle and place approximately half over each shoulder and starting at the bottom gently work out the snarls and tangles a little at a time until you reach the roots. This will minimize any breakage.

Another great brushing technique for long hair. After all the tangles are removed and the brush slides evenly through your hair, bend over at the waist and brush your hair starting at the nape of the neck following all the way through to the ends. This technique will stimulate the scalp and maximize hair growth.

Never, never brush your hair when it is still wet. When wet, your hair is like elastic, and stretches. Brushing wet hair will cause it to become weak and brittle. If you feel you must detangle while your hair is still wet, use a wide tooth comb and starting at the ends, gradually work your way to the scalp.

Every night before going to bed brush your hair to remove tangles, using the starting from the ends technique. Once this is accomplished, starting at the scalp run the brush down the entire length of your hair. Continue this for a full count of 100 strokes. This stimulates the scalp as well as distributes essential oils from the scalp to the fragile ends of your hair.

Once you have completed the nightly routine of brushing your hair with 100 strokes, loosely braid it and tie off the ends. This technique will help to lessen the tangles that accumulate during sleep and makes the brushing of long hair easier the next morning, minimizing damage.

Be gentle while brushing your long hair. Don't rush the brush through the tangles. This can break the hair, cause split ends and even pull the hair out by the roots. Always brush gently.

Healthy brushing techniques are must for long hair. Through the proper brushing of your hair, the vital oils are distributed to the ends helping to moisturize the fragile tips.