What to Consider When Combing and Brushing Hair

Combing and brushing hair is a routine activity of almost all people. Some people keep a particular hair style throughout their life and some especially younger generation adopt new styles according to new trends and fashion. Hair styles have got close relation with the personality of a person. The hair of an unhygienic person is usually tangled and dirty because of lack of washing, combing and brushing hair . To have a healthy scalp hair proper nutrition is needed. General health has got direct relation with the quality and quantity of hair. Regular washing, use of hair oil, proper combing and others are also needed to make the hair beautiful. Below is what you should consider when combing and brushing hair.

  1. Different varieties of combs are available in the market. The best comb is selected by considering the nature of hair (hard or soft,long or short) ,style and convenience.
  2. Combing and brushing hair should be done with utmost care and concentration. Some people especially gents think about some other matters and comb without any care which may be harmful to the hairs.
  3. Combing and brushing hair should be gentle .A vigorous combing can increase hair falling.
  4. Do not comb or brush if the hair is wet. First dry it with a towel and then put some oil and gently massage it. Now the combing and brushing hair will be easy and harmless.
  5. Should not be combed or brushed in the opposite direction of hairs. This can increase hair falling.
  6. Vigorous combing or brushing in backward direction can produce traction baldness.
  7. Frequent combing and brushing of hair can damage the scalp and the hair follicles. Those who carry pocket comb use it frequently and make it a habit. Combing or brushing two or three times in a day is sufficient.
  8. The tooth of the comb should not be sharp and it should not be pressed too tightly on the scalp.
  9. Always clean the comb and brush before and after use because hair and dirt deposited in the gap will make combing difficult and painful.
  10. Others comb or brush should not be used. This helps to prevent fungal and bacterial infections. Head lice can also spread from one person to other by sharing the combs.
  11. Combing and brushing the tangled hair is difficult and painful. Hence use some shampoo for cleaning and after drying put oil and make the hairs free for an easy combing and brushing hair.

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