Best hair brushes according to redditors

Excuse my potentially unwanted advice, but this scrub brush has been a real game changer for my seborrheic dermatitis. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074ZDXFL6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I posted here the other day and I posted my routine as a comment.

My beard care routine has gotten quite thorough over the last 5 months. I condition maybe once a week with a natural (silicone free, oil based) conditioner + black seed oil, and I use either rice bran oil, emu oil, or rosehip oil (or some combination of those three) as beard oil every day. I never use any sort of shampoo because I stopped using it on my head hair years ago. I use Uppercut Beard Balm for styling because it has a little hold, however I've just started experimenting with a matte hair clay/wax as well. It has a lot more hold and I can really shape my beard into something that looks nice and full. It's meant to be a product for your head hair but there was nothing on the ingredient list that made me too nervous.

As far as brushing/styling goes, I use two different boars hair brushes and a wooden moustache comb. I tend to leave my beard kind of damp straight out of the shower, then I oil it and brush it with a boars hair brush like this (not this exact one). I actually brush it up into a big fluffy mess, comb my moustache with a comb like this and then just leave it while I continue on with other parts of my morning routine. Then after it's settled a little on its own I apply Uppercut Beard Balm as per the instructions on the tube (rub it between my hands, run my fingertips through beard to distribute the balm, and then form into a nice shape with my palms). Finally, I give it a final, light brush with a brush like this (again, not this exact one) and I comb my moustache again and then twirl it between my fingers until it has a nice shape. This whole routine can take up to 20 minutes or so (sometimes longer) but I think it makes a big difference in the way my beard looks.

The hair on my head is very much brown, and my beard is a chestnut red for the most part but there are patches of brown and blonde throughout. I am growing to like the two-tone, however I'd be lying if I said I don't still longingly look at the Just for Men at the pharmacy. I've just read too much negative stuff about dying beards to ever try it, but I'm always on the lookout for some other way to make my beard look a bit darker.

I've only been CG for about 4 months, possibly less, and I've definitely had my ups and downs, but my advice to anyone who is struggling is to just keep trying new things! I've been through way too many brands of conditioners and gel's, and just this morning I realized that the ever-so-loved squish to condish method everyone raves about on here just isn't for me! Just because someone else's holy grail doesn't work for you doesn't mean you're hopeless, it just means that you need to put in a bit of effort to find your own. With that said, here is my routine!

•First I shampooed my scalp with L'Oreal Paris' EverSleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo because I have yet to find a good cleanser/co-wash that makes my hair feel clean without drying it out.

•Secondly I de-tangled and conditioned with TRESemmé Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner

Here's where this video comes in to play.

•First off I used a quarter sized amount of As I Am's Leave in Conditioner all over my hair.

•I then used a quarter sized amount of Una's Designing Oil Non Oil all over the hair because it makes it really silky and shiny without making it look/feel greasy.

•I put my hair into 3 sections; one big one clipped on the top of my head and then two smaller ones on the bottom on each side. I clipped one of the smaller sections up, split the other section so I had about a 1 inch chunk of it, and clipped the rest up and out of the way. (the video will help you understand this better since I'm not the best at explaining, haha)

•I brushed out this mini-section with my Denman Brush to make sure there was zero tangles and the hair was smooth all the way up to the root.

•Then I used a dime sized amount of Yes to Carrots Pampering Conditioner. This stuff has the most amazing slip in the world so a little bit goes a long way!

•After that was all smoothed in I used a nickel sized amount of Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel and thoroughly raked that through. I think that I could have used less gel because when my hair was drying I definitely had to scrunch out A LOT of crunch, haha!

•Watch the video to see how I shook the hair. (sorry if me saying to refer to the video is getting really repetitive!)

•I did this to the entirety of my hair, flipped it up side down and lightly shook it to make sure my roots were lifted, and then gently flipped it back to its rightful place.

•I used my space heater to dry it, but you could use your diffuser on low or air dry it! Whatever you fancy most. I'm just impatient and wanted to be done asap.

Your hair is going to feel like a gigantic crunch-ball if you apt for using the gel (I say this because you could definitely skip the gel part, I might try doing that next and see what happens), so you'll need to scrunch the crunch out as it's drying but I promise you that as long as you're gentle this won't give you any frizz!

Lastly just split some of the curls, flip your hair around and upside down, and fluff up the roots as much as you want to give it more volume!

You can tweak this however you want really, this is just how I did it my first time and I'm already in love! Thanks for reading, and I hope I could help at least one person out there!

A Denman brush! (Sorry for the crappy link, on mobile) https://www.amazon.com/Denman-Cushion-Brush-Nylon-Bristles/dp/B00197623M


You can pull the rubber base off the handle and remove rows to your liking. I bought a 7 row brush but have since modified it to 4 rows.

We use both a Knot Genie and Wet Brush

Daughter still hates her hair being combed/brushed even if we're doing it right, but at least it's not a bird's nest when I drop her off at school.

My wet brush. I used to have an epic battle with my hair every single day of my life in the shower, and now I swipe three times and my hair is smooth. I used to shed an entire matte of hair all over the shower walls and in the drain trying to take the knots out, which was thinning the top of my head; now I barely lose three strands of hair a day. This product I didn't know about until 4 days ago has already changed my life.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AGZEG4U

Most of my suggestions have already been given (visor, swim goggles, washcloth, etc.). I'd like to put one more idea out there, though.

A 2.5 year old doesn't need to have her hair washed every day. Daily hair washing isn't really good for anyone, even adults.

If you're having hair tangling problems then consider a shorter haircut. Also, this hairbrush has magical detangling powers -- I was skeptical when my mother gave us one, but it works miracles on my daughter's hair.

I know this seems absolutely ridiculous, but I swear by this shampoo scrubber. My nails are constantly changing their length and shape, and some styles are just better at getting my scalp and actually scrubbing. This has completely changed my game. I echo everyone saying clarifying shampoo, but this is a nice little assist.

Not AB, but I learned of it here- the scalp master shampoo brush. It's under $4, easy to keep clean, and my scalp feels so much cleaner.



Scalpmaster Shampoo Brush, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2hYKybQKFMA97

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The dude who cuts my hair went on and on about a shower brush he got. I ended up getting one. My bf uses it all the time on his beard and head. You could try one! This is the one he got so I also got it: Denman Be-Bop Massage Brush, Twister, Shampoo Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1AD52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gJgFDbFK5AN72

This isn't a substitute for more frequent washing/medicated shampoos like others suggested--but using a silicone brush like this one has completely gotten rid of my mild itchy scalp and buildup issues within a week. Make sure to brush in long strokes in the direction of your hair growth to avoid yanking

The Wet Brush is amazing for everyday use.

But as far as styling, I prefer something with straight bristles without caps and a metal or ceramic base because that heats up to decrease drying time and increase styling power.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000L596FE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1456863438&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wet+brush&pi=SY200_QL40



http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012V7XU6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1456863488&sr=8-1&keywords=square+brush&pi=SY200_QL40

Sorry for the ugly links!

What type of curls does your daughter have? You can use this website to figure that out. If you know her curl type, you can get more specific advice.

Since she's only 3, I would keep it simple:

1. Use a silicone-free conditioner after washing her hair if you're not already. The conditioner will moisturize her hair and keep it healthy and manageable. The Suave Coconut Conditioner and all VO5 conditioners are cheap, silicone-free, and easy to find.
   
   
2. Stop brushing her hair. Brushing curly hair when it's dry separates and undoes the curls (plus it's rough and physically damaging to your hair). Instead, switch to a tangle teezer or wet brush and only comb/brush her hair when it's wet. Spray or apply a de-tangling spray or leave-in conditioner to her wet hair before you brush/comb it. A de-tangling spray or leave-in conditioner will lubricate her hair, making it much easier to brush/comb, and it will moisturize her hair. If you're trying to brush/comb her hair in the morning, wet her hair with a spray bottle.
   
   
3. Use a light, silicone-free gel to help define her curls and minimize frizz. The Herbal Essences gels are cheap, silicone-free, and easy to find.
   
   I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, please ask!

The Nizoral is really what was the miracle for actually healing my scalp. And one of these combs. After that the idea was to find a shampoo that didn't strip my scalp of oils while still actually cleaning my hair. The Mane and Tail is just the right balance for me.

I specifically requested the crazy stupid love cut. My stylist (who styles lots of photoshoots) taught me how, and now I do it every day. Put this in while hair is wet, then blowdry while using a Denman brush to shape your hair. Finish off with not very much hairspray. This achieves the perfect consistency. It stays in place but is not hard. I've gotten "Gosling" multiple times now.

You may want to look into getting a scalp brush for your dandruff shampoo - it really scrubs the flakes and dead skin off your scalp. It also allows you to scrub your scalp extremely thoroughly, section by section, without your hands getting tired

Here’s one on Amazon that I recommend ($7):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_MRTGDbX1378WZ

I also have thick hair and I used to lose a lot when brushing through it, especially after showering. When it was wet, my brush pulled a TON out. A hairdresser suggested using a wet brush, and it has helped so much! It brushes through your hair easily, it's soft, and it eliminates so much pain and extra hair being yanked out. I really suggest trying one!

Hello there! This is the brush I use: https://smile.amazon.de/Denman-Haarbürste-D3-schwarzer-Gummikissen/dp/B00197623M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=denman+brush&qid=1567353795&s=gateway&sprefix=denmna&sr=8-3
Hope it helps and I am glad to hear that you are breaking up with those tools, you don't need that kind of negativity in your life lol!
It's in german though, but you can see the exact same brush I use. Good luck!

How about a scalp massager/shampoo brush? It's gentle, feels good, and is meant for your hair/head :)

I also use a tea tree shampoo. I'm not sure how much that helps exfoliating, but it does wonders for my sensitive/itchy scalp.

I don't want to sound dismissive, but perhaps you should change your expectations of cleanliness? That squeaky clean sensation (which I dub the "scalp destroyer") won't be ever reproduced by our methods. The closest you will get is by using Baking Soda, which can be quite damaging to hair in the long run.

About the smell, maybe you are getting some form of buildup. This could be for not washing properly or having excessive production of sebum, which is usually the case after a day if you use regular shampoo.

Ask someone close to you to take a look at your scalp, to check if there are red spots or pimples. If that is the case, you will need to clean more thoroughly in the shower and distribute the oils more frequently by scritch/preen/BBB. A scalp brush like these also helps. To clean the present situation, you can apply a bit of ACV with a cotton pad on the spots before you sleep.

Another reason for a buildup is heavy water, so you should take a look at that as well.

My scalp is oily but the rest of my hair is pretty dry, so to avoid drying out the bottom part excessively, after getting in the shower/wetting my hair, I use conditioner on the bottom 3/4 of my hair to protect it while I wash the top 1/4 (then rinse everything out and use conditioner again as normal).

I know silicones get a lot of hate, but I haven't found any silicon-free products that help with my frizz (mostly they just make my hair oily). I use this silicone-based serum from DHC while my hair is wet and brush through using this brush designed for wet hair, then let my hair air-dry. My hair has a shorter chin-length layer in the front that I sometimes blow-dry so it'll lie correctly - in that case, I use a bit of bumble and bumble's Straight Blow Dry, but I don't try to get it pin-straight, just neat enough to be out of my way/not look silly.

I still haven't found a way to keep my hair from frizzing in humidity, but Weather Proof by Big Sexy helps.

Everyone's hair is different, though, and what works for me might not work for you! You might have to experiment a little. I definitely tried and returned a bunch of things at Sephora before I found the b&b Straight Blow Dry (and one of the staff told me to go to ULTA and pick up Weather Proof).

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https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-Shampoo-Brush-Purple-Count/dp/B000NJG82W/?th=1

I am OBSESSED with the paddle Wet Brush. It totally changed my hair, and you can feel the difference. I have recommended it to a couple of my friends and now they're all obsessed too: https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Paddle-Hair-Blackout/dp/B00AGZEG4U/ref=pd_bxgy_194_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WR00HEKN2P21XE00PPCF

Also I mix a couple drops of cedar oil into my shampoo (put shampoo in my hand then add ~5 drops on top) each time I shower, and it helped my hair grow a little faster, I actually noticed the difference.

What other shampoos are you using?

I used to have that tight feeling, and would scratch myself till I bled. The biggest amount of relief I found was switching to shampoo that is paraben and sulfate free as my daily shampoo. Personally, I use L'Oreal Ever line for my daily, and twice a week I use Jäson. Once a week I use a coal tar shampoo (can't get away from the chemicals on that one), and this seems to maintain it all without causing any pain.

The other thing I use is this weird thingie. It brings up all the flakes so they can wash out (I use it in the shower), and if you've got long hair like me, it helps get some of that shampoo down to your scalp. Plus it feels kinda good. :)

When necessary I use Neutrogena T/Gel and a scalp brush (via Amazon: Scalpmaster Shampoo Brush, Purple 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DRG7AbYP1KJXV)

Here are a couple of very simple things you can do. They aren't the "best" things, but they will change everything. When she's older, she can try things that work better for her.

1. Buy her hair products from the natural or ethnic section in the store. (If you buy from that section, 95% of the products will work for her. If you don't, you have to read ingredients.)
   
   
2. Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangler only on wet hair before you wash it.
   
   
3. Buy her a satin pillowcase.
   
   That's it. Her hair will improve by miles.
   
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   Here's how she should wash her hair--but it's not completely necessary. If it's too much trouble or she complains, wait until she's older. Also, you should only do this about every 3rd day. On in-between days, just spray her hair with water and arrange it with your fingers. (If the hair gets frizzy, use a mixture of water and conditioner in the spray bottle.)
   
   

• Wet hair and detangle with comb.
  
  
• Only use shampoo when her hair really needs it. Most people with this kind of hair shampoo once every two weeks. Some never use shampoo. Some, if they are active and sweat lots, every time.
  
  
• Soak her hair in conditioner. If she doesn't shampoo, start with a little bit of conditioner and do a scalp massage. (If you want to get technical, this is called co-washing.) Rinse, then pour on the conditioner.
  
  
• Pop a shower cap over dripping, conditioner-soaked hair. (The heat from her scalp inside the shower cap gives her a sort of mini-conditioning treatment.) Keep it on while she showers or bathes.
  
  
• When she removes the shower cap, rinse with a slow stream of water. You only want to remove about half of the conditioner.
  
  
• Dry with a microfiber towel. Don't rub or massage. Put the towel on the hair and squeeze. Then let her hair air dry. No blow dryers or heat. Use your fingers to part or arrange her hair.
  

Thanks! It’s a styling brush that’s become quite popular for curlies

Amazon Link Here

I picked it up at a drug store, it’s pretty easy to find.

As for my twisting method, I brush through sections with the Denman brush, curving as I get to the end, the. scrunching/shaking out each section for a good uniform curl. That gives me shrinkage more than anything. Then, starting at the top of my hair, I take a section, fairy small, about 3-5 curls, put the brush in at my roots, and then brush down the hair, twisting as I go.

Today I did it with my fingers, which is essentially the same thing, just taking 3-5 curls and twisting them (fairly tightly but loose enough that as they dry they poof out to about double the diameter) down to the ends.
Tutorial Here

I do mine tighter than the girl in the video but that is the technique. As I said in my routine, then I air dried but I can diffuse these twists too.

Hope this helped! :)

Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, 7-Row https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00197623M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_asU8BbMVG9AM0

It’s a customizable brush made specially for curly hair. You use it on wet hair to help distribute your product and it promotes clumping and curl definition.

yes of cours!! here is the brush (i use 7 rows) and here is the styling cream. rizos curls is a latina brand that's pretty new so i believe it's only found online. it has a powerful, tropical scent. my hair LOVES it.

I don't know man. Back when I was about 14, there was this ratchet ass girl who knew some of the girls I knew that lived a few blocks from me. She was hanging around their place one day when they weren't around, and I was just walking from a convenience store back to my house, making me pass right by there. She came up to me, and asked me if I had a cigarette she could bum.

I said no. I really had no cigarettes on me. She seemed to go back up towards the girls' house, and I continued walking on towards my house.

Next thing I knew, this bitch jumped on me and started wailing on my head a with a paddle hairbrush.

She only stopped because someone in a car passing by saw this and stopped their car to yell at her, and she stopped and scrambled away from me. I made a break for it and ran not towards home, but to where a friend of my parents lived at the time and hid there for a bit before taking the long way home.


So long story short, I have anecdotal evidence someone would try to attack someone else after asking for a smoke and being denied.

Two things that will change your life.

Leave-in Conditioner (works better than detangling spray in my experience). I swear by the Miracle Milk linked, but YMMV.

Second, although this should probably be ranked first, get thyself a Wet Brush. Thing works out tangles better than any brush I've ever tried. Don't get one that looks like a wet brush, get the real damn thing. They're at Target, at Great Clips, and online.

That brush changed hair-brushing time for me from a tear-filled torture fest that would make James Wan shiver into a calm and pleasant affair that takes half the time and a quarter of the tugging.

Do that, and go slow and easy. Brush in multiple layers if you have tangle problems. (Start with the bristles just a little ways into the hair, work out those top-layer tangles, then work your way deeper.

If you are dealing with short, fine hair (no tangles yet, but keep the tangle tips on the back burner for later) use a little bit of leave-in conditioner and a generous number of hair clips.

Your hair looks a lot like mine, in curl/wave pattern! And I tend to feel very similarly: I have a tendency to refer to it as my fluff, because it's always been poofy. Have the same grease problem.

Currently, I'm modified CG (not totally sulfate free, but totally silicone free and try to avoid waxes, polyquats, mineral oil, things that can build up).

I'd suggest starting slow:

• Get rid of silicones. Check your conditioner. If it has silicones, chuck it or give it to someone in your household who uses sulfates. You could go low-poo (use shampoo that has sulfates, but milder ones or lower on the ingredients list), or try to alternate your regular shampoo with a sulfate-free one.
  
  
• Use a silicone-free conditioner. A lot of people like Suave Essentials; I don't find them moisturizing enough, but I like Tresemme Perfectly (un)Done. Look for familiar names in the HG list in the sidebar and choose something you're comfortable with. Check out this video on Squish to Condish, and maybe try it out. It helps a lot of wavies and curlies.
  
  
• Start only combing your hair in the shower, when it's full of conditioner. Or even afterward, while it's still wet, and you have leave-in conditioner in your hair. Use a wide-tooth comb or shampoo brush since they won't break up your waves as much, or be as rough on your hair.
  
  
• Dry your hair with a t-shirt or microfiber towel.
  
  Here's an idea of what my hair looks like now and before CG. It's still not where I want it to be, but it's a process.

I use this hard plastic one, but my boyfriend thinks it's too scratchy and he picked up this silicone one instead.

I like these products because they work really well and smell fantastic.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/116702295/the-mechanic?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151363554/honest-amish-heavy-duty-beard-balm-new?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=honest+amish+beard+balm&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto3&ga_search_type=all


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YB1TR8/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TUOXCC/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just had this one delivered today: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041TBQUO/

No complaints.

Yeah, just comb it down and trim any hairs that are being disorderly. If you really want to get fancy with it, get a boars hair brush and start brushing it. It will help stimulate the hair follicles and make it grow a little quicker.

After a little bit with trimming with scissors you'll notice a big difference in how your beard is filling out.

I just got a Bass boar bristle brush in the mail today and so far I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Quality seems pretty great, so far.

I'll try linking it when I'm not on mobile...

Edit: link:

http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Classic-Mens-Style/dp/B0046HJM1Q

Dammit we have one my mom bought her I just didnt know it was a detangling brush. We have this onehttps://www.amazon.com/Detangling-Brush-Detangler-Tangle-Adults/dp/B00CGN9LQ8

I never fucking use it. #fail

Your waves are so pretty! :) For your scalp/ shampoo: I would use a stronger clarifying shampoo for your reset wash. Like the $1 suave clarifying shampoo. Either really use your fingertips to scrub your scalp or get one of those scalp massagers .

For washes after the initial clarifying wash, I think you’ll probably need a low-poo shampoo instead of a cowash but you’ll have to see how it goes. You can also use the pre-poo technique of applying a conditioner to the end then using a low-poo on your scalp.

I’m hoping someone else can help you with the frizz! Maybe you need a gel with a harder cast? I’m not sure.

One thing to consider is that you need to rinse out the NoPoo really well. Also, now that I'm using the NoPoo I use a handheld silicone head scrubber thingy. Someone else on this sub mentioned it and it really helps!

It's like this: https://www.amazon.com/Scalp-Massager-Shampoo-Brush-MAXSOFT/dp/B074ZDXFL6?th=1

1. On washing: when I switched over, it took about 2-3 weeks for my hair to stop feeling extra oily. I'm now on month 3 and on day 4 hair today (my sewer line is backed up again, so avoiding the shower; I normally wash every 2-3 days) and my hair feels like my day 2 hair used to before CGM. So it's a process. But as others have said, as long as you're using a CG-approved shampoo and conditioner, it's okay to wash every day! You could also do just water washes, if you think that doing too much cleanser will hurt your hair.
   
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   You might also include a shampoo brush in your routine (I just bought this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074ZDXFL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It can possibly give a deeper massage and leave you feeling cleaner longer (it has for me!)
   
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   I also don't like hair touching my face on general principal. Even on day 1 hair, I pin my hair back. But for later days (like today), I just bought these: https://smile.amazon.com/Kitsch-Bungee-Elastics-Ponytails-Unruly/dp/B07981M4VG/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1543520611&sr=1-7&keywords=bungee%2Bhair&th=1. Less damage on my hair and I don't have to deal with the limp curls going everywhere.
   
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2. On sleeping: So, I've got long hair. Like mid-back length. Just mentioning in case your hair is shorter. I do a pineapple bun with satin sleep cap for sleeping. The bun is the basic pineapple method, but I don't pull my hair all the way through the scrunchy. I also use a little Argan Oil (I may be switching to something for more moisture since this doesn't seem to be working for me on containing frizz like it said) on my hair as I put it up.
   
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   Then, in the morning, I spray my hair with a mix of warm water and Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Milk and Curl Smoothie. I basically spray until damp, S2C, and I've started diffusing since it's so cold now. I don't bother with this if I'm just going to do a bun or ponytail though.

It depends on the cause. Personally, I have seborrheic dermatutis. I find what works for me is to put head and shoulders in, scrub with something like this. Let sit for 5 minutes or so, then rinse. You could try that, see if it helps. If not, a trip to the dermatologist might help. They can tell you what's going on and how to fix it properly.

Get the WetBrush! It's super cheap and doesn't rip out all your hair. Best purchase in a while!

I had long hair for quite a while and yes braiding was my go to for keeping it wrangled at night.

It doesn't have to be a tight braid either just a loose one to keep everything together.

Also, invest in a wet brush it is a life saver for tangled hair.

Makeup (although I might be beating a dead horse with this one):

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush ($9 on Amazon)

Beautyblender makeup sponge (~$25 for 2) - IMO, the quality is worth the iffy price tag.

Hair:

Aveeno Nourish + Moisturize shampoo/conditioner (~$9 each) - hair products are almost always hit-or-miss for me. This is the shampoo/conditioner duo that I always come back to. Joico and Frederick Fekkai couldn't even compare.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture hair mask ($7 on Amazon) - best hair mask ever, and I've tried nearly every hair mask under the sun. Doesn't hurt that it is wallet-friendly.

"Wet Brush" hair brush ($9 on Amazon) - I have past-my-boobs-long hair and this is the only brush I can stand using. It's a lot less painful in terms of detangling, and it's AMAZING on wet hair (as its name suggests).

Teeth/oral hygeine:

Sonicare electric toothbrush ($40) - definitely a lot more effective than manual toothbrushes. Start off brushing with GENTLE pressure, as it can be slightly painful if you're only used to manual toothbrushes. After a decent number of uses, you'll get used to it. My boyfriend, who absolutely hated the Sonicare when he first tried it because it "hurt a lot" and even made his gums bleed, is now forever-converted after seeing the difference it makes.

Orabrush tongue cleaner (4 for $12 on Amazon) - I'm kind of eccentric when it comes to oral hygiene, so I use these religiously (i.e. whenever I brush my teeth.) Cleaning your tongue regularly helps keep off gross buildup, which contributes to stinky breath :p.

I should have been more specific. I was referring to the Wet Brush.

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Rubberized-Detangle-Assorted/dp/B000L596FE?th=1

I always find them super cheap at TJ Maxx.

heres one

It's this: https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W

It removes dandruff as you shower. Pretty much required on minoxidil to be flake free, too.

I have been having the EXACT same issue so I'm definitely interested in hearing what others have to say.

I have been using this (https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478544166&sr=8-2&keywords=shampoo+brush) and it helps somewhat but not 100%.

When it gets really bad I use T-gel shampoo (not cg friendly) and it stays more under control for a few days after that.

These help but I would love a better solution

You should alternate between the shampoos (T gel, selsun blue, and nizoral).

Also, the biggest help for me was buying a scalp scrubber to use when I shampoo- looks like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NJG82W/ref=mp_s_a_1_cc_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468745990&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=scalp+scrubber)

I found mine at a Walgreens for less than a dollar, and it's made a huge difference. I would recommend this and using a different shampoo each time you wash.

http://amzn.to/2zFqxfA - Nizoral

http://amzn.to/2iWWeXU - T/Sal (AVOID T/GEL!!!)

http://amzn.to/2iWhr4c - Scalp Brush

I have oily hair, and I started really going at my scalp like they do at a hair salon. I massage it and really make sure the hair at my scalp is getting clean. I also have one of these which helps with any build up on my scalp. I try to use it once a week. I use it on my hair when it's dry, but also works when wet!

I use this brush. I rarely shampoo and I don't rinse any of the conditioner out. I try to put oil in my hair when I'm not going out to condition it.
I use Safflower oil because it doesn't have an odor like olive oil.
Some of my favorite products are :

• Kinky Curly Curling Custard. I also like their conditioner, but it's very expensive considering how much hair I have.
  
  
• Mixed Chicks Deep Coditioner is fabulous.
  
  
• I use Tresemme day to day, because mixed chicks and carols' daughter is expensive. I only use mixed chicks when I want my curls to look especially luscious.
  
  
• I like this hair milk. There are two versions, I like the light one because it smells better.
  
  
• And I also apply this product in my hair right after I come out of the shower. You don't need much. It will make your curls very soft.
  
  This girl gives good tips on curly hair.
  
  As well as this lady.
  
  I'm so excited we're talking about curly hair for once!

Hairbrushes from my Help the Homeless list for blessing bags

I don't really care about the contest, I just want my boo to feel better. You so pretty, girl. I wanna have your baby.

This ring makes me think of you.

I'd like this brush for my growing beard.

Don't worry, be happy.

Well, this is the brush I got for reference. In the picture, the topside of the brush is the stiffer brush and the bottom the softer brush.

Hmm, the softer side is more like light scraping on my face, but I wouldn't call it rough. The stiffer part is definitely scratchy. Perhaps your brush is of the nylon reinforced brush, instead of 100% boar?

• Check out our wiki, including the section we have on caring for kids hair. It basically breaks down certain ingredients your want to look out for. Sulfate shampoos (the most common type of shampoo, even if they claim to be gentle) are very drying for curly hair. However if you switch to a nonsulfate shampoo, you will need to eliminate any silicones from her routine (silicones can only be removed by sulfates). So you want to do some research on that stuff first. You can try reading the Curly Girl Guide to get a fuller idea.
  
• What is a hard bristle brush? If you're using a tangle teezer or wet brush that should be fine. However if you're using anything like this, it's definitely damaging her hair.
  
• To help the curls last overnights, try using a child size satin bonnet or pillow case. I'm Dominican so not quite the same, but growing up all the female kids wore hairnets (the thick ones) basically whenever we were at home. You basically want to keep the hair contained so it's not flying around getting tangles and frizz.
  
• I think she's at an age (and hair length) where you can start looking at light curl creams to provide definition and hold. It's extremely hard if not impossible to keep waves/curls for days on end without any kind of styler. Shea Moisture is a Curly-Girl Method safe brand that has a couple Kids Lines, which will include curling creams. I really think adding a styling cream at the end of her routine (when her hair is still damp/wet) and letting it dry will help.
  
• Hopefully as you up her moisture levels, reduce frizz, and reduce tangles with the above tips, you'll find that you don't need to have the treatment every time you wash her hair. That is a lot of of work and time, especially for a little one.
  
• Edit - don't forget the power of braids! There is a reason that ethnic communities with curly hair use them a lot. Don't feel like you need to keep her hair loose all the time...check out Youtube and look up tutorials. French or Dutch braids are great and will last days. Even just sweeping her hair into two braids on either side of her head will help. Her hair can't tangle while it's contained in the braids, and it's a simple, clean, neat style that will last for days.

I'd say first take a military style brush to it, something like this. Something with stiff bristles. See if you can tame it a little with that and some oil.

If it doesn't help I might go ahead and trim the cheeks a little but the rest looks ok and will probably look better with a little more growth.

Leave a note in his stocking telling him to look behind the ice, behind the ice have a small bottle of his fav alcohol and a note that tells him to look on top of the blue cabinet. On the blue cabinet have a beard brush and a note telling him to go to the next place. Alternate between bottles and presents. The last note tells him to look on the couch, where you give him a kiss and a short shoulder massage.

small gifts:
any kind of multi-tool knife thingy
flashlight for keychain/glove box
portable battery

It does make a difference. It helps keep the follicles moisturized, preventing your beard from getting dry and brittle, but also keeps your beard soft and more manageable. The different scents they come in are very pleasant as well.

Along with combs, I use these daily, you'll want a good boars hair brush to evenly distribute the oil and also to exfoliate the skin underneath the beard to avoid any dry skin or dandruff.

I started using oil about the 1 month mark and I'm now almost to 5 months in. I've used oil every single day since. Hope that helps get you started at least.

Get him the following

Beard Balm (not the one i use, but the one most seem to)
http://www.amazon.com/Honest-Amish-Beard-Balm-Conditioner/dp/B009NNFB0O

Beard Soap (The one I use)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/208522444/beard-shampoo-beer-and-raw-goats-milk?

Boar Bristle Brush
http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Classic-Mens-Style/dp/B0046HJM1Q/ref=sr_1_5?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1415729562&sr=1-5&keywords=boars+bristle+hair+brush

It will help tame his beard, and i would be really surprised if it caused a break out.

You could always go the oil route, and personally, I love these (super cheap compared to most and the scents are awesome, Oak Moss and Bay Rum are my favs)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeardOil?ref=pr_faveshops

I'm a guy but this is what I use.

Bass Brushes Classic Men's Club Style: 100% Wild Boar Bristles, Light Wood Handle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046HJM1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ESfOub0G4KHHB

From top to bottom:


Beardology Beard Balm


Swissco Mustache Comb


Beardology Beard oil. (same link as above)


Honest Amish Beard Balm/leave in conditioner Also available on Amazon and eligible for Prime(save on shipping)


Bass Boars Hair Brush


Accessories:


Coasters hand made by a friend out of reclaimed woods.


Fox Pelt Which it looks like they are out of at the moment.


I like the Honest Amish Beard balm much more than the Beardology. Its softer and easier to work with. I got the Beardology balm as part of a package thing with the oil. Beardology is closed until after the holidays. In my search for "the perfect beard oil" I found that you can't really go wrong with whatever you pick. There are so many companies, small and large, that make the stuff. You can make it yourself if you're so inclined. Most have jojoba or argan oil as the main oil and then other oils to add scent so it's preference really.


All I can say is read up on what you like or what you think your brothers will like and go from there. You really can't go wrong with most of these beard products.

Boars don't die for bristles (though they are certainly not treated too well). The alternative--plastics that do not biodegrade and don't last as long--isn't much better.


The ideal is probably "don't buy brushes" (or anything for that matter) but I don't know if that's feasible on a long hair forum. Wood/bamboo combs are probably the most eco friendly and vegan, but they can be sourced ethically or not. Plastics wind up in our oceans and landfills, destroying other habitats. To my knowledge there's no cruelty-free alternatives to BBB. this one has tepid reviews at best: https://www.amazon.com/Cebra-ethical-skincare-Sisal-Brush/dp/B00BRHN5IY/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_1&smid=A2ZDZACAMBG9OM


We all do what we can.

I use this brush after washing. Just section it off and use a good leave in then brush from the ends to the roots.

https://www.amazon.com/Detangling-Brush-Detangler-Tangle-Adults/dp/B00CGN9LQ8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539473183&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=detangling+brush&psc=1

It seems like it won't work for our hair lol, but it really does. And it's super gentle! I had my sister try it on my nieces tender head and it made a world of difference. It also stops the breakage I used to get when I used combs.

Good luck!

Try the Crave Detangling brush (only while wet). No ouchies! It has been the solution for both my toddler and I. I also set my daughters hair with Snip-It's Morning Miracle (spray gel? Spray mousse?) which is for kids and super light. Sometimes I'll even use the tiniest bit of argan oil in her hair. http://www.amazon.com/Detangling-Brush-Detangler-Tangle-Adults/dp/B00CGN9LQ8

The beard looks fine in terms of coverage/growth/etc. Definitely not a neckbeard. But, it looks horribly maintained.

> i dont know style or fashion or whatever-the-hell at all, and im not entirely sure i care enough to buy into it

If you don't really care how it looks that's great. You should look however you want to look. But, I think you could make it look very good by getting a few bearding basics like:

1. One of these: These brushes vary in stiffness of bristles quite drastically. For me, I got one that was way to tough and would scratch my face. You may like a tougher one. It's all personal preference. I found a softer one that is great for me. If you want to know which one I got specifically, let me know. I'll check it when I can. You can check out a bunch by searching Amazon for "boars hair brush".
   
   
2. One of these: The one I linked is plastic. I prefer a metal one. Never tried a wood one. You can check out a bunch by searching Amazon for "beard pick"
   
   
3. Some beard oil: This is extremely helpful in keeping it looking nice. It has many benefits and there are tons of articles detailing what oils will help different problems (beardruff, itchy skin, etc.) It just keeps the hair quite healthy. We've got tons of online shops in the side bar that offer discounts with the code bearddit.
   
   A lot of people seem to have one or the other of the brush and pick. Personally, I find they each have their separate uses. I will get all my hair going in the same direction with the boars hair brush and then I'll use the pick to make it look fuller and make sure it's nice and even.

Since her hair is dry from overwashing, you can make your own conditioner for very cheap to help restore it. (Do this after getting a haircut and taking several inches off to get rid of the split ends.)

Buy whole flax seeds. Simmer them in a small pot for an hour on low. Let them air cool for a few hours on the stove. Skim the goop from the top. Strain it using a coffee filter into a little bowl.

Have your daughter use it as a conditioner when she showers next. Going forward, she never shampoos her hair. Ever. Instead, have her wet her hair thoroughly, put this stuff in her hair and leave it there. Then she washes her body, shaves, brushes her teeth, whatever. Then she combs her hair in the shower using a wet brush or very wide tooth comb. Then she rises it out.

For clarity, a wet brush is something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTR6164

A wide tooth comb is something like this ($5.99 for 2): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756QT3SW

Whole flax seeds ($2.99): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYFZR8Z

She'll cry when you brush the tangles out of her hair no matter what, but this brush makes it way better: Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush with Soft IntelliFlex Bristles, Detangler for All Hair Types - 2 Count (Pink and Purple)
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01GTR6164

The twice a week wash is gonna do great, since the natural oils on your hair helps it grow. Still, I’ve also been trying to grow my hair as fast as I can so here’s what I’ve been doing: I do Castor oil soaks the night before I decide to wash my hair. I just rub it all over my scalp, put my hair in a bun and cover it with something while I sleep with the oil on. When I wake up I wash it (just shampoo, no conditioner since the oil conditioned it already) but I do have to warn you though, that castor oil is really thick so I use this to take it all out:

Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ka0zDbNK7H9H5

(Also helps with hair growth, since it helps blood circulation on your scalp)

I also take biotin and collagen, (collagen mostly for my skin) and brush it every night before bed, and avoid as much as I can heating tools.

You also wanna take a good look at which shampoo and conditioner you’re using, in the long run, it’s better to spend a few more bucks and get a better quality haircare kit.

As a reminder shampoo is to clean your scalp. Any run off from your scalp is enough to clean the lengths of your hair. I also use a shampoo brush like the other comment mentions and this definitely help me to feel like I was getting the job done with the lack of suds.

Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NcbIDb4JSGJYF

Hi- I have similar issues with my scalp. I have found that THIS STUFF works really well. I shampoo with it about 1x week, the rest of the time I'm water only. I use THIS THING daily to help massage my scalp and remove any debris.

I bought this scalp massager on Amazon for less than $7. When I get flaky, I use this in the shower to loosen things up or really make sure that my shampoo/cowash/whatever is reeeally getting in there.

I will also add that a month or two into CGM, my scalp got super flaky and I almost gave up, but I stuck with it and it went away. Just a few weeks ago, I started getting dry and flaky again, and now I know it’s probably more likely to be environmental than CGM-related. Just a thought!

this is totally anecdotal, but in the past couple of months I've been using a shampoo brush and I swear that thing has made my hair grow much faster than normal.

A "shampoo brush" cured my scalp condition I've had for years. This one. I have 3b-3c, so I use it while co-washing in a straight line pattern (circular motion would cause tangles.) I co-wash the top, rake it front to back, then flip my hair and co-wash the nape, raking the shampoo brush from nape to crown. I also use it a bit while I'm rinsing. Cured a very bad scalp (with open sores/ scale/ horrible itching& burning) within weeks of purchase.

I got a sample of the Christophe Robin sea salt scrub in my Sephora Play box and like it. I've heard good things about the Phyto but not tried it. However, I prefer to use the Regenpure DR shampoo at least once a week and just use my fingers to scrub or use a little scalp scrubber no matter what shampoo I'm using.

These scalp massagers do wonders!!

A Scalp Massage Brush helped me a ton combined with head and shoulders shampoo.

I think the bristles are longer on this one that I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1AD52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FCaAzb734XX9T

Cats in boxes are cute. So is this, teehee. IF I FITS I SITS ! :)

this or this!

I have to agree with the others and add one point...

1. Co-washing probably isn't the best choice for you. Your hair looks to be on the finer side, which means if you pick up one individual strand of hair between your thumb and finger and close your eyes you almost can't feel it. Finer hair can sometimes be weighed down too much by cowashing and look limp, or, according to the WEN lawsuit, the conditioner can weigh down hair and clog follicles causing hair loss/no new growth. I have finer hair as well and tried cowashing with New Wash, which was nice, but ultimately my hair felt to0 dragged down no matter how much I seemed to rinse it out.
   
   If you want to read/hear a scientific take on your shampoo and conditioner choices and their effectiveness I would read the summary/listen to this Beauty Brains podcast.
   
   
2. You might be too rough on your hair in it's wet state. As mentioned, hair is more susceptible to damage when wet so should be handled with care when detangling. I LOVE The Wet Brush for gently detangling and brushing through wet hair, you should definitely get one! It's made a huge difference for me when I have clients with wet, tangly hair. I see so much less hair in the brush afterwards when I go through their hair with a Wet Brush versus when I used a wide tooth comb on them in the past.
   
   ONE ADDITIONAL TIP: I'm a girl with finer textured hair, and medium to low density. My hair has always been that way. But something that has helped my hair is taking the supplement [Viviscal] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JPJ2ZS/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463724141&sr=sr-1&keywords=viviscal). You take it twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. It took two months for me to start really noticing a difference (and this is with me taking it twice a day almost everyday, I rarely miss any "doses"), but it has definitely improved the quality of my hair. My hair looks and feels stronger and healthier, seems thicker to me and it is actually growing faster as well. I've had multiple people mention how fast my hair is growing without me even telling them I have been taking a hair supplement.
   
   I know it's hard to stay faithful to taking it twice a day because it does take a while to start to see results but you have to think of it like exercise. You don't go to the gym once and suddenly have Jackie Chan "Rumble in the Bronx" bod. It's something you have to work toward and then maintain. I've been taking Viviscal for seven months and I'm really pleased, but I know if I stop taking it regularly the results will go away. So I guess I'm a Viviscal addict for life now ha.
   
   

Thank you! I actually do not I just use a regular brush that looks like this blow dry in small sections and brush the hair upwards as I'm doing it.

The three things you should do to save your hair and regrow some (probably around half) of what you've lost:

1. Use Bosley shampoo and conditioner (starter kit is currently 29 bucks or so on amazon. Use a shampoo brush to properly get it in there - believe me, the difference between with and without the brush is huge. Leave the shampoo and conditioner both in for five minutes each. Do this every single day. After about four to five weeks you'll start seeing new growth - fine little hairs that will be shorter than the rest of the hair on your head. They will grow longer and thicker with time. After you've run out the starter kit, you can buy one liter sized containers of the shampoo and conditioner only (not the thickening treatment though) for about 40 bucks on Amazon. I like the thickening treatment, but I don't bother with it because it's very expensive outside of the starter kit.
   
   
2. Use minoxidil twice daily. Every day! Skipping this is how it doesn't work properly. You can buy a year's supply on Amazon for about 50 bucks.
   
   
3. Take a Biotin vitamin supplement. It will thicken and strengthen your hair.
   
   You won't lose any more hair if you follow this religiously. Trust me. My entire family is a bunch of bald guys, usually total loss by 30 - I'm in my mid 30's and still have a thick, healthy crop of hair.

Fun, thanks for hosting the scavenger hunt!

1. Something Blue: These journals are so beautiful, and I just thought I would start the scavenger hunt out with something simple and beautiful. Is that too corny of a reason to put them on here?
   
2. Summer: Summer reminds me that I will soon be in a place with sun constantly radiating down and burning my retinas. We're all gonna need some sunglasses.
   
3. Unusual Food-Related Item: Kawaii Squishies are super cute, smell like freshly baked bread (or cream soda), and are shaped like foods! I had a lot of wiggle room with this category, and while I have tons of things about food in my WLs, I just think these are great to pass out to stressed friends, as well.
   
4. Gift Someone Else: A Bidet for the Fiancé Kind of a silly one, but my fiancé loves bidets. I've always wanted to get him one, and so this is my ultimate "I love you" gift for him. I actually thought about getting it for him and calling it his engagement ring, in response to the one he just got me. Do you think it would make him laugh?
   
5. Book!: The book Lab Girl by Hope Jahren has gotten a lot of great press, and it seems very relevant to any woman in a demanding science-related field. I think it would be an interesting, and hopefully inspiring, read.
   
6. Less Than a 1$: Somehow this shampoo brush is only $.01? Is that real?
   
7. Related to Dogs: I haven't owned a dog since my family's golden retriever, Max. He was such a wonderful light in our house, and I think about him a lot. I know that GSD are really smart, so I figured I'd put something a smart-alecky GSD owner might have on here. ;)
   
8. Not Useful, But Awesome: I really love oracle cards. I find that they sort of get me past challenges that maybe I'm too stubborn to see for myself. I think they are a good psychological tool, but I also know most people would find them less than useful. Therefore, they are mostly just awesome, and I want them.
   
9. Great Movie: I get some flak for it, but my favorite movie of all time is Coraline. I think it is just so thought-provoking and the animation is beautiful. It really has a special place in my heart.
   
10. Zombies Attack!: Weirdly enough, I am in the process of creating an emergency plan and some bugout bags for my fiancé and I. It's more of a hobby than worry, but I always thought a couple of these matches would come in handy when the hammer drops.
    
11. Life Goals: This one might require a little explanation. So, I just quit my career as an archaeologist to become a creative writer, and my fiancé just quit his archaeology career to become an illustrator. Together we are writing some children's books, creating a comic book series, and hosting a podcast. It has come to our attention that these endeavors require social media presence (something neither of us are very good at). Through our bumbling around, we've found that our pictures are turning out less-than-great for social media, and the problem is lighting. I think this lightbox really neat for anyone who wants to make their pictures look professional on social media.
    
12. Add-Ons: Makeup Remover Cloths These are so useful, I thought about even adding them to the Zombie Apocalypse part of the Scavenger Hunt! I sometimes forget to take care of my skin. So I started leaving one of these by my nightstand just for those times when I'm too lazy (or drunk) to take my makeup off. They are lifesavers!
    
13. Fandom Related: Adventure Time, come on grab your friends.... No explanation needed really. AT is amazing, and I'm sad the series is ending, but we will always have the comics!
    
14. Ridiculously Priced: Okay, let's chat. This watch is over $200,000 and has 4 reveiws? 4 people bought this? Why?! If I was that rich, I'd hole up in my cool-ass movie theater and eat caviar all day. Who needs a watch for that?
    
15. Shark or Unicorn: This unicorn color-changing light is on my wishlist. I want it so badly, but have no idea where I would put it. The bathroom maybe? It has to be somewhere that won't get in the way of all my other unicorn stuff. I like when people just happily stop upon a unicorn in the apartment. When they're peeing is a good time, right?
    
16. Smells Great: These candles are the scents of a coffee shop and so I know everyone in my house would feel warm and welcome right when they walk in once they are lit. These are actually three of my favorite scents, so you can probably tell that I have a slight coffee-related addiction.
    
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I love my scalp brush! I haven't seen the electric one that you're talking about, I use an inexpensive manual one that I got from Amazon. I use it every morning when I shampoo and it's fantastic. It helps get rid of debris and also gets good ingredients from my shampoo closest to my scalp. I do use it after I use the scalp scaler, I feel that it helps really get everything out well. The rest of my family got curious about it and now they each have one, too!

Edit: /u/porewhore recently posted about a scalp brush from Daiso so which looked amazing. The tines on the ones that I linked look a little harsh in the picture but they are super gentle

I struggled for years with sebbhoreic dermatitis on my scalp, which is essentially just oily, yucky, itchy, noticeable dandruff. I had a lot of people (including dermatologists) recommend things like T/gel, but none of those types of shampoos, even the prescription ones, did much of anything for my scalp.

What DID work, after a lot of trial and error and research, was a combination of tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner and Triderma Psoriasis Control shampoo (even just for dandruff). The improvement in my life is just so huge. The latter one is a little expensive, but so well worth it, and you only have to use a little at a time. The tea tree shampoo and conditioner also tend to be cheapest at Hannaford, but you can also get them on Amazon. I also highly recommend a shampoo brush. I'll put links to all of these things below, and I truly wish you the best of luck!

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=natures+gate+tea+tree&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

https://www.amazon.com/TriDerma-Soothing-Shampoo-scaly-scalp/dp/B07CVPQKS2/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?crid=204E8G23MKLTU&keywords=triderma+psoriasis+control+shampoo&qid=1549919431&s=gateway&sprefix=triderma+P.S.%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-2-fkmrnull

https://www.amazon.com/LaCasa-Scalpmaster-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1234RCP7ZT87B&keywords=shampoo%2Bbrush&qid=1549919497&s=gateway&sprefix=shampoo%2Bbr%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-14&th=1

Ok ok I'm not in the US but this item I want and that you'd love too, doesn't require Prime as it ships from China!

It's a SCALP MASSAGER!!!! You use it will you shampoo and not only does it make your scalp super clean, but it's supposed to feel like when they massage your head at the salon. Ah man I sooooo make orgasm sounds (sorry shampoo girl) when they do that!

Becca, you will LOVE this.

On .ca : http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008FZBGL4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=DMETSNTQTYSG&coliid=I2RHUIKMWSLG02

On .com I found a bunch. This one is similar to the one I wished for : http://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1422215088&sr=8-8&keywords=scalp+massager

Well myself I don't use any shampoo or conditioner at all. Apple cider vinegar for conditioner if I have to. Mainly just water and a shower brush to scrub my scalp. If my hair really needs it I might use some of my Dr. Bronners Castile soap to wash my hair then the ACV to condition but I rarely have to wash my hair with soap. Usually just scrubbing my scalp with this brush keeps my hair clean and dandruff free.

I use these scalp comb things. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NJG82W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473955536&sr=8-1&keywords=scalp+comb&pi=SY200_QL40

I use them when I shampoo and before I shower. Then after I shower, I take a wide tooth comb to get the tangles out and then a fine tooth comb to get most of the flakes. I have thick hair that goes down to my waist so it is time consuming. I have gone to washing my hair once a week sometimes twice.

Hey! I have the exact problem as you do, except probably more advanced. I'm 28 and have been picking target areas of my skin since Elementary School. I think the scalp picking happened just after high school ended for me. I remember a time where I can run my own fingers through my hair and not lift a bunch of skin off my scalp to leave terrible looking flakes in my hair... I have to basically take a very fine tooth comb to pull the dead skin out of my hair follicles that lifted off of my damaged scalp. No fun. I feel that I've picked my scalp so much that it hasn't ever really had time to heal and so I'm here with a deranged form of dandruff where the flakes are large disks and not small flecks.

So, yeah it does gets worse for you. The worst area is right at the crown of my head right at the hairline. I'll have just taken a shower, after scrubbing my scalp free of dead flakes and I'll get out to find MORE lifted up. In plain sight, for everyone to see. I have to wear certain hairstyles to hide it and know I can't at ALL touch my hair lest I release another dandruff-looking monster. And, I hope you know that any scarring on the scalp is going to be a spot hair can't grow back. So there's that, too.

I just wanted to get all my horror stories out of the way before I get into some of the whys and fixes. Compulsive skin picking is indeed in the OCD family, and part of how it works is similar to having a drug addiction. We look for imperfections on our skin, and when we give into our moments of picking we not only get a large sense of relief, we are releasing endorphins and getting a mini high off of doing it! So, just know that when you care little about the damage you cause yourself and give into the feel-goods, you're giving into your brain and body's twisted urges and it may not be a conscious choice of yours at all.

I'm still trying to find ways to heal my scalp quicker than I pick it (because we all have bad days). I need to do research on Head & Shoulders because I don't think it's as good as I was lead to believe. Sucks too, because I found a SCALP CARE version of the shampoo. I purchased a $9 tub of hair masque from a beauty store recently and I use that a few times a week when I feel I really need a 'pick me up' for my scalp. I've also just ordered a "scalp shampoo brush" and tea tree oil shampoo from Amazon, which neither I have experience with yet but have heard wonderful things, especially about the shampoo brush.

Gotta end my babble here because I have to get to work, sorry if any of this is a jumbled mess to read. Hopefully, there's something helpful in there for you. I know giving into our impulses feels great, but out body can't handle these habits indefinitely.

Scalp Shampoo Brush (there's more options too)

Tee Tree Oil Shampoo

Read the reviews and questions for more about them and how they've helped folk. :)

Denman hairbrushes are BIFL and cost orders of magnitude less than these.

https://www.amazon.com/Denman-Cushion-Brush-Nylon-Bristles/dp/B000OUBC8A

> it was due to all the tangles that have been getting worse.

Apple Cider Vinegar in a spray bottle diluted with water. Denman Brush, and detangling brush

If you find yourself having issues, I highly recommend not only washing it regularly, but get yourself a beard brush. I grabbed this one for my beard this year and it was the best it has ever been. One side is soft enough to be comfortable, but the other is practically wire. Does a great job keeping the pores clear and keeping the skin fresh under all that manliness.

Edit: Deleted comment essentially compared beards to dreads and said they cause pimples and various other skin issues. Just thought I would throw the advice out there if anybody had similar problems. And this will hopefully be the last time I throw out hygiene advice on an MMA forum.

I swear by my Denman Brush. But, I've found it works best if my hair is wet and I'm brushing product through it.

I haven't personally tried Murray's, but everything I've heard about it seems like it isn't a joy to use. There are oil based pomades out there that are much easier to apply. I could be wrong, but it seems like you'd need to break down the pomade more into your hands before you apply it on your hair. Making sure you have a little moisture (possibly towel dried) may also contribute to a more pleasant application experience. Lastly, make sure to evenly comb the pomade into your hair. I noticed a lot of people on YouTube like to use a Denman Brush to evenly distribute the pomade before they actually style.

Wide toothed comb or denman brush

What kind of hair texture do you have? I'm naturally curly / wavy and typically straighten my hair the night before I leave and do a ponytail braid. No brushing on the trail, just redoing the ponytail / braid as needed. I keep a hat on all day and a beanie on all night, so even though my hair gets really greasy, no one sees it. I tried dry shampoo on the trail and it did me no good really.

The night I got home, I deep condition and brush through my hair with the conditioner it. It takes forever, but I attended a wedding a week after my last 4 night trip and my hair looked just fine. I swear by this brush as a detangler.

A DIY Tangle Teezer!

I have a brush called Tangle Teezer and it is awesome! Works well on my curly hair every time without much shedding. Brushing dry is so much better for your hair. If I'm not mistaken, I think you can actually lose more hair if you brush in the shower or while the scalp is still wet.

I just got a kent tiny mustache comb, which is awesome, but for getting unruly hairs to lay down boars brush is the way to go. This one works really well for distributing oil http://www.amazon.com/Brush-Strokes-Military-Style-Bristle/dp/B0041TBQUO/ref=sr_1_5?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1408724447&sr=1-5&keywords=boar+brush

Boar bristle brush

It's stiff enough to remove lint, but not hard enough to damage your coat.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041TBQUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_O607Bb4TJMDKV

Aaaaand

Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC03GK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_K807BbM2ZH3MJ

The balms seemed to add a nice shine when under 1", but noticed it did more bad than good.

Yep, probably half hour after the shower. Is when I took that last night. It looks similar after sleeping on it and a 10 hour day at work... probably be okay if I kept a brush with me!

I had this exact same problem, where my skin would get super dry whenever I grew my beard out for more than a couple of weeks. Beardruff like you wouldn't believe. So i usually would keep it pretty trimmed, that seemed to help. But about 2 months ago I decided I would give it a full-effort try. Same issue, super dry skin. Using dandruff shampoo on it kept the beardruff down but the skin was still really dry and itchy. I was about to trim it down again but then some random post brought me to /r/beards and I did some reading here. I decided to try some beard-specific products and a good brush. I ended up with Honest Amish beard balm (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NNFB0O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_r3ewub1EERK6S) and a generic boars-hair brush (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041TBQUO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_44ewub06YA7PZ) and my beard has never been better. Beardruff? Gone! Itchiness? Gone! I give my beard a good rinse every shower and wash it with shampoo two or three times a week and then brush this stuff in afterwards and its never felt better. Seriously, worth every penny.

boar bristle brush

as far as a good oil or balm goes check out:

http://gravebeforeshave.com

http://www.smokymountainbeards.com/

http://beardbrand.com

Personally I use a brush vs a comb, it feels great on my skin as it relieves itchiness, straightens the beard and evenly distributes my beard oil, I never enjoyed using a comb. I bought some "nice" brush online and the bristles are way to hard and irritate my skin, until I found my perfect pride and joy, with soft bristles that pleasurably caress my beard, plus it's cheap! here

I use a boar hair brush with a little beard balm on it. When showering, make sure you don't use any harsh soaps/shampoos that will dry out your beard.

Since we're talking about beard balms/oils. Give this a try, it's got a sandalwood-ish smell (some say licorice but i don't get that too much) and does wonders. I use this brush to work in the conditioner and get compliments on the feel of my beard and it removes flaky skin.

I will say OP has a nice setup, I'm just sharing what I use and like.

I bought the different oils separately and put it in an amber dropper bottle. I mixed the argan oil, jojoba oil, and lemongrass oil in a 20:20:1 ratio. The lemongrass is more of just a scent than a functional oil (it's very strong), so you might replace it with some other aromatic oil like tea tree, eucalyptus, or cinnamon oil depending on your SOs preference. I hope you and your SO like it! You might google around for other recipes, but argan and jojoba will make up the bulk of most recipes.

edit: and this is the brush I got, it works great

Amazon is notorious for not checking their returns. You see horror stories of people ordering parts and getting rocks in the mail all over reddit alone.

But what I learned as a seller is that reviews mean basically nothing.

https://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Conditions-Polishes-153/dp/B0046HJM1Q

This is a product that is currently in the process of being "hijacked." You'll notice the picture doesn't match the title. This is an old, inactive listing with an excellent review rating. A 3P seller has listed the exact same product and merged it. Then, they will change little details, one by one, and it will be an entirely new product with stellar ratings already in place.

This happens all the time. There are weekly reports on the sellers forum. It violates Amazon policy, but people get away with it if nobody is looking for it. That's just one example. It also pays to see where your item is shipping from. Since Amazon opened the marketplace up to China, things have really gotten out of hand with counterfeits, and those were a problem to begin with on Amazon. I'm just really anal about where I buy my hardware from.

Barrister & Mann's beard oil is on sale today.

Also maybe a boar brush and some Honest Amish balm?

That's all I ever used when I was working on my yeard (though the B&M wasn't out at the time so I used something else.)

I ordered [this] (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046HJM1Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) one back in July and would do so again in a heartbeat.

I'm in the same situation as you. I've found the no tangle brush from Amazon to work wonders. I also take a bit of conditioner after the bath and put it in her hair and then brush it in. Both have vastly improved hair brushing time and her hair looks great and I get a lot of mileage out of looking like a competent single father of a little girl. It also sometimes helps to brush the hair a bit while she's in the bath and it's under water. Good luck!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007OWPWG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1397436685&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Get a The Wet Brand brush. Life changing.

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Paddle-Hair-Blackout/dp/B00AGZEG4U/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=W3AF0Y2BPWPS1TXGFNTR&th=1

you try if a wooden comb works for you. ive also read about cedar brushes working similarly.

or this https://www.amazon.com/Cebra-ethical-skincare-Sisal-Brush/dp/B00BRHN5IY/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_1&smid=A2ZDZACAMBG9OM

No problem :)

Btw, I found this vegan beard brush on Amazon that is basically a "boar bristle" brush, but obviously without any boar hairs. The bristles are made from sisal.

Yeah, it was sold out on Amazon and everywhere else I could find it for a long time. Until I could buy one, I used a brush with plastic bristles. It was less effective, but it worked okay enough to use while I waited.

Edit: Looks like it's sold out again, but here's the link.

Edit 2: Here is a direct link to Cebra Ethical Skincare. Seems like it's not sold out on their website, and they have a couple different brushes.

I just learned that there is such a thing as a detangling comb several weeks ago - from reading a random internet comment. I ordered one from Amazon for about $11 - it works great. (This is the one I got.) It makes it much easier to comb my wet hair after washing and conditioning it. And even when my hair is dry and isn't actually tangled, if I use it my hair looks smoother than when I use my usual brush or even my wide-tooth comb.

I've also read that using a silk pillowcase can help - but I haven't tried that yet.

There is actually a whole line of hair products called Frizz-Ease by John Frieda. I've seen them everywhere from my supermarket to Walmart and Target to Amazon. They sell special shampoo and conditioner and a zillion different special treatments that you can put on your hair. I haven't tried any of them yet - maybe somebody else here has experience with them.

Or, if you search reddit for "frizz-ease" or "thin frizzy hair", there are a bunch of posts from haircare subreddits that look helpful.

Here is the mobile version of your link

Like this one. A couple of people recommended them to me here.

Not sure if links are allowed, but I use this one from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNPJVVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7vFKDbYJM5XPY

This is the one I bought. I have curly, thick hair and had some dryness issues. Dandruff shampoo messes with my curl texture, so I started using the brush and within 2 showers my flakes were gone. I got one for my 5 year old who has super-thick hair like me, and he loves it.

It looks like the bristles are hard, but they're silicone and don't scratch or hurt. And it fits into his small hands easily.

A few things that worked for me.

1. Get a scalp massager . I got this one on Amazon and I use it with my shampoo.
   
   
2. Buy Nizoral and use every few days.
   
   3: Always blow dry your hair and never go to bed with a wet scalp.
   
   Doing this combination helped me and I no longer have any flakes! Good luck!

Get one of these things! I don’t have one personally, but they are supposed to be great for really scrubbing your scalp!

Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KYjFDb67K0F4G

Okay, so "cured" is probably the wrong word there, but it's made it far more manageable than it's ever been.

SynergyLabs Veterinary Formula https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037Z6VK8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Scalp massager https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6?ref=yo\_pop\_ma\_swf

A couple more things that didn't fit my last post:

1. Scalp massage is one of the few scientifically sound ways to encourage hair growth. Use the pads of your fingers, don't scratch with your fingernails. Or use something like this (just make sure there are no rough seams / jagged edges that could catch or tear your hair).
   
   
2. I'm a huge fan of henna as a protective treatment. It adds a smoothing strengthening layer to each strand, without adding weight. Note: It'll dye light hair "carrot-top" red (and auburn for burnettes, and add a lovely red sheen in sunlight for black hair). So cassia ("clear henna") is an option, or mixes with indigo to get brown or black. Also, some low quality henna's don't play nice with other treatments like perms, so do a test run with shed hairs from your brush first. Another warning: I personally tend to drop a terrifying amount of hair when I do the treatment, but it seems to improve the day-to-day shedding, and most definitely helps prevent split ends and breakage.
   
   >Is this just me getting older
   
   
3. It certainly can be a contributing factor. Hair growth (and shedding) patterns are affected by hormones, and they do change with age. Many women experience thinning hair as they get older (usually post menopause). And of course other hormonal changes can cause pretty sudden changes (pregnancy, PCOS, etc).
   
   
4. Extreme stress and dieting can cause a temporary hair loss. It's called telogen effluvium. I mention this because I'm on the keto sub and it comes up a lot. ("Hey! I lost 30lbs which is great, but now my hair is falling out??")

I think this would really help me out with shampooing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_16CzCb123TSQQ

This is the massager I use:

Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eKPOBb3KFE872

I'd lean toward the conditioner (that's what it would be with me). If you have medium to long hair just don't apply conditioner to your roots — just mids to ends. If you have short hair or can't avoid getting conditioner on your roots make sure you're massaging well — really well — especially when rinsing. And consider getting a scalp massager (the massager is the only way I can even consider a cowash).

Your scalp and hair should never squeak. It means you're removing much needed oils that actually help prevent flakes. Grab a scalp massager, it feels amazing, and does wonders for flakes and sores on your scalp. Even helped me with thinning hair.

I bought this on off of amazon. Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kkIPDbERHAV2J

It's the greatest thing.

Honestly I rarely brush my hair. I use a scalp massaging brush in the shower like this one. Don't bother with the vibrating ones that are about $20...total waste of money.

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I use my fingers to detangle and finger coil after I've put product in my soaking wet hair (dab excess moisture with a microfiber towel) OR use a wide tooth comb if you really want to 'brush' your hair and get it all in the same direction before scrunching and coiling.

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I highly recommend finger coiling, not only does it dry beautifully, this will get your beaten down hair to reshape into curls until they do it themselves naturally again! So long story short, I never brush my dry hair.

Lovely hair :)

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You mention shampoo, do you also use conditioner? I second the CG method, for sure.

I agree, it is a bit of a hassle at first but once you get into the 'swing' of it - you get used to the burden (lol). You don't need the fancy products, you mentioned sulfate-free, paraben-free, silicone-free - so it sounds like you're on the right track there! They've got a neat list for international CG approved products here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/3/d/e/2PACX-1vTbVtl5RKQyRwtOlctXVt4f8HovDNVjRUkXBMt3l_DpnkSS0Q-wQ3d77_nf20EJ2yPEFpsuvb6Aa52c/pubhtml#

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Your hair looks wavy - go with it! I honestly think the CG method would make your hair look even greater and bring out those natural waves you've got hidden in there. Don't be afraid of too much conditioner, and try the hair gel too!

The gel will likely leave a 'cast', which can be scrunched (or however you apply it) out with some oil. I prefer to use Argan oil for this personally.

Another tip, because I also deal with dandruff, is maybe try out one of those shower scalp massager/cleaners? I just got a non-electric silicone one and I do not regret it. It doesn't take away all the dandruff, but i noticed it helps a lot in my case. ( I swear i'm not promoting, just sending over what i bought so you know what i'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074ZDXFL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )

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[Also, not sure if this needs to be said BUT shampoo is to help clean your scalp, conditioner is for your hair. You don't need to(and shouldn't) condition your scalp, as it will leave build-up. You don't really need to 'shampoo' your "pony-tail hair" (anything under a pony tail), just enough to clean the scalp and hair roots. The rest of your hair will get some shampoo when you clean it out anywho. I know some might disagree, but thats what i've heard and seems to be best for me]

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Best of luck!

My routine consists of this for my course, curly, frizzy beard:

1. Wash one to two times a week 2. Comb with a wide toothed comb while wet in the shower 3. Use a scalp/shampoo brush in a swirling motion then combing motion to loosen dead skin and allow my pores to release natural oil. Rinse. 4. Towel dry only in a downward sweeping motion 5. 100% pure argan oil while my beard is still damp. 6. Comb with a fine tooth comb 7. Wild Willie's Beard Butter (rub hands until your palms feel warm and smooth then apply) 8. Lots of brushing with a boar bristle hand brush 9. On days I wash, I apply some Layrite matte cement to tame my fly-aways (again, rubbing in my palms until my hands feel smooth and hot). Layrite is water soluble so it rinses out pretty easily.
   
    
   
   I struggled with taming my extremely curly, coarse, dry beard. This process has helped tame my wild face bush, get rid of the dandruff with which I was previously plagued, & feel comfortable as a sales professional with a longer than what is typically seen as a "corporate" beard. I get complements often because what guys with curly, coarse beards lose in length, they gain in fullness & volume. My wife who previously was very against my beard getting longer than the longest setting on my trimmer has even come around.
   
    
   
   I've listed links to the stuff I use below. I hope this helps a fellow wild beardsman.
   
    
   
   Boar Brush, Shampoo Brush, Argan Oil, Wild Willie's, & Layrite

https://www.amazon.com/Shampoo-Massage-Brush-Assorted-Colors/dp/B0002RPTX4

I've been messing around with NoPoo for the past month or so and I've gotta say it has given my otherwise dry and wavy hair more shine and shape. Before I started trying it out, I used to use hair products pretty regularly, but now I get fairly similar results with no products.

I shampoo my hair about once per week (more often if I go swimming) and I use warm water to clean my hair daily. While washing my hair I use a scalp brush and a fine tooth nit comb to remove any flakes I might have. Seems to work pretty well for me.

Make sure you are diluting the apple cider vinegar with a lot of water before apply and rinsing it out well, and you should really only do that like once every 3 days maximum otherwise you risk damaging your hair and drying your scalp. The other stuff sounds really good for your hair. I would also recommend getting a scalp scrubber (amazon) and maybe looking into hair masks using eggs which make your hair feel amazing! I just apply egg and water to my head, cover with a plastic bag for 30 min and rinse out thoroughly with cold water (or else you'll cook the egg) and the scrubber, it works wonders.

If kinda sounds like product buildup , I've found that some of the color enhancing shampoos don't rinse out easily and you might benefit from a clarifying shampoo 1-2 times a week (depending on how frequently you shampoo).

Another thing to consider - Do you live in a place with hard water? If so, you might need to use a hard water specific shampoo or a cider vinegar rinse 1-2 times a week.

Also you might want to consider a scalp scrubber to help degunk as well.

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https://www.amazon.com/Shampoo-Massage-Brush-Assorted-Colors/dp/B0002RPTX4/ref=sr_1_13_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1492176373&sr=1-13&th=1 I use this to help with dandruff

You need one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Denman-D6-Shampoo-Shower-Brush/dp/B000J1AD52

The scalp brush isn't for combing, it's for exfoliating the scalp and getting the flakes/scales off. I find that it works very well. I use it in the shower once I have lathered the shampoo onto my scalp thoroughly. Here's an example of one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1AD52/ref=dp_prsubs_3

First off, Happy Cake Day!

Secondly, yes. My hair can get really tangled but I am fairly sure that I have low porosity hair. I find it's easier to comb through just after I rinse out the conditioner with warm water. I've recently begun applying gel shortly after using a leave-in conditioner. I think it's because of this that my hair now absorbs water without any difficulty on my wash days, this makes it much more manageable in turn and not a pain to detangle.

I know some brushes aren't that great at detangling. I've used a wet brush, it does detangle but not as well as a tangle teezer in my experience. I have had good results with a wide toothed shower comb and this brush.

This is an add-on.

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I SWEAR by this brush- The Wet Brush

Wow, this thing has over 600 reviews and a 4.6 rating. I might have to get one! This time of year my hair starts falling out like crazy and I can never find a detangler that seems to help : /

I personally like the Wet Brush. It has super flexible bristles and is really good for detangling. I don't brush my hair when it's wet though. Does anyone else use these?

comment content: I do a few things:

-- I got a scalp scrubber from Amazon for a few bucks. Scalpmaster Shampoo Brush, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_IASJimFlYBUdl

-- I use "-fate free" shampoos, notably L'Oreal for daily, and Jasön when I'm feeling extra itchy. It's been a number of years since I've done a tar shampoo, and the meds in the Jasön seems to work for now.
-My current L'Oreal is this one: L'Oreal Paris EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Nourishing Shampoo, 8.5 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIH24W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_dMM8mDrU686Zm, but experiment with their line. It's been wonderful for this (also Midwest) winter, but I've also used the thickening and the color treated ones. I'll probably be going back to the thickening one after this bottle.
-The Jasön is this one: JASON Natural Cosmetics Dandruff Relief Shampoo, Rosemary, Olive and Jojoba, 12 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FGDIAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ng-JybEHYG58S

Just know that you might always have flakes. I'm a dark brunette and I'm constantly running my hands through my hair, picking flakes off my scalp (read: digging holes into my scalp and pulling out my hair) so that they don't fall naturally and show.

Sorry for the HORRID formatting. I'm on mobile and I've completely forgotten how to format links. ):

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I don't know how this is a penny and free shipping but it is

If you haven't tried it yet, Shea Moisture has an African Black Soap line for dandruff that worked really well for me. I've also had decent luck with this sulfate-free dandruff shampoo, but it was still pretty harsh on my hair and gave it that squeaky clean feel that isn't good at all. To help, I coated the length of my hair in conditioner before shampooing.

Another thing that might help, regardless if the issue is product buildup, dandruff or just not scrubbing enough is a [scalp brush](https://smile.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495466861&sr=8-3&keywords=shampoo+brush
)! I have them and love them and give them to friends.

Thank you thank you! I ordered that shampoo you recommended off of Amazon and have noticed a HUGE improvement in my dandruff -back to being much more manageable instead of me wanting to itch my head every 5 minutes.

I also picked up a shampoo brush which came recommended by people who bought the shampoo on Amazon and that has definitely helped too. It helps to lift the flakes and make sure the shampoo actually penetrates your skin.

https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W

I use a tangle teezer, but something like this one would work: https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W?th=1 it basically exfoliates the scalp.

> new Bluetooth headphones

I've got a pair of Jaybird x2's, and I've heard the x3's are even better. Great bluetooth buds for exercise without sacrificing sound quality. They absolutely dump on Beats bluetooth earbuds in all categories.

> Does loose skin ever tighten up?

I've heard there is some tightening over time. I know there are surgeries to get rid of the excess skin, but that's the extent of my knowledge here.

>I'm down 60-65lbs with around 24%bf

Seriously impressive, dude. Great job on that, keep up the progress.

> Hair

I've got similarly thinning hair, and I shave my head with a 1.5 length clipper every week. Shaved heads are convenient in that you don't have to style it every day, but inconvenient in that you have to cut it weekly or it starts looking pretty bad. I'd suggest keeping yours pretty short, too. Cheap clippers work just fine for me. If you have dandruff, you'll have to pay a little more attention to it to avoid the fresh snowfall shoulders. I use this and it's under pretty good control.

I would do gently back and forth.

This is what I used, btw, an aunt stuck it in the gift she gave me for my shower and I do the same for my friends. It was really intimidating looking at first, but I just very light/no pressure and it kept his scalp looking good. https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W?th=1

I've cut way back on the amount of shampoo I use and while I have no way to verify, it appears that the amount of dandruff I have has been reduced substantially. YMMV, of course. I also bought one of these shampoo brushes - seems to work better (at the very least, I get a head massage with my shampoo.

/u/hamfan has quite a few posts talking about shampoo from more of a scientific perspective - I believe that one of his/her posts pushed me towards low poo/better shampoo.

curly hair hype: I use a scalp/shampoo brush for conditioner and shampoo, and while I wash with conditioner every day I only shampoo twice a week. Keeps my hair shiny and prevents it from being frizzy. I also avoid anything with sulfates or silicones. I use Hanz de Fuko shampoo and conditioner, and their Quicksand styling product. If you have never used a shampoo brush before I highly recommend it. Life changing.

Shave soap, aftershave, bar soap, and cologne, I use products from Whoo's the Man. I cannot recommend them enough. High quality all natural products, absolutely amazing smells. It's also very affordable imho.

For my skin I use an acne fighting face scrub and day/night moisturizers from Carley's Clear and Smooth. If you struggle with acne I highly recommend this stuff.

I use a double edged safety razor and shave soap in a mug that I whip up with a shaving brush, another routine I highly recommend if you have acne or ingrown hairs. Super cheap and I change the blade almost every day.

Finally wanted to throw out a suggestion for Quip toothbrushes, it's a very affordable electric toothbrush subscription service.

I used to have the same problem for YEARS but I recently started using a shampoo brush and it's helped so so much!!

http://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W

I have hip length 1C/2A hair. I admit my hair is super slick even though it's a bit fuzzy.

I have this brush: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000OUBC8A/

Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, 9-Row

The best thing about this brush is once in a while when it gets gunky, you can take the entire thing apart, wash it, and reassemble it. It doesn't have little balls on the ends to pull your hair out, and the bristles are soft enough to not hurt, yet strong enough to comb through.

I've had mine for 3 years so far and it shows no sign of wear.


I highly recommend it.

I've watched so many YouTube videos and have followed the guides on here and product recommendations, they are so helpful!

So I have low porosity/thin/fine hair and I've been trying to take care of my hair more (I bleached my virgin hair last year and I regret it; I also cut my own hair recently using the double ponytail method and it has given me a boost in volume!). I have a new routine down that's been giving me amazing results but I still need to figure out how to keep this style to last for days...

Once a week my routine is this (ALERT - not a true CG method):

Pre-poo: I heat up a small amount of a homemade mix of coconut, jojoba, and caster oils. I rub that into my scalp and the lengths of my hair. I put it in a heat cap and leave it for 10 mins.

Shampoo: I shampoo TWICE using a sulfate free/clarifying shampoo (Giovanni). I do this and use this specific kind of product because my hair is low porosity so it gets weighed down easily from a lot of product build up. Cowashing is the enemy for low porosity. I suffer from oily/itchy scalp and dry hair so this really helps it to tone down.

**ACV RINSE**

Conditioner: My hair detangles like A LOT and I lose A LOT of hair. By the end of the week, my hair is rat's nest. I used to use my fingers and/or a wide toothed comb to detangle, but recently I just bought the Wet Brush Pro Quick Dry and it helped decrease my detangling time by 30% plus I shed a lot less. I just use a conditioner with lots of slip. I'm still trying to find one that is CG-approved and has lots of slip for my type of hair, but Giovanni does the trick right now. SQUISH TO CONDISH!

I rinse some of the conditioner out and put a deep conditioning masque on along with the heat cap again for 10ish minutes. I've been using a random one I found, but I'm going to be trying a SheaMoisture one soon.

I make sure to rinse all of the conditioners out AND rub my scalp to make sure it doesn't stay and cause buildup under hot water.

I then run Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in Conditioner through my hair, followed by LA Looks gel (just tried this out!). I style my hair using the denman brush (brush outwards from the scalp, scrunch, then push back. I put a little bit more of gel on my hands and scrunch the end a bit more.

I put my hair in a silk cap, air dry for 10-15 minutes, diffuse until 80% dry, SOTC, and fluff.

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Items:

Heat cap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07174WPZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Detangling brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BE8XJOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Denman brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUBC8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shampoo/conditioner (Giovanni): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDNB9SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Deep Conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I32AN4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Leave-in conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Kinky-Curly-Today-Leave-Conditioner-Detangler/dp/B00128WK4I/ref=sr_1_2?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&crid=HLNTF6DKTGEZ&fpw=alm&keywords=kinky+curly+knot+today&qid=1574052033&sprefix=kinky+curly%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2

Gel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RRNE2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Combs with rounded brushes also help! Personally, I've had a lot better consistently more voluminous hairstyles with rounded brushes than any other types or with my hands.

Here's the one I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUBC8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I went with this brush and this comb in case you were curious. Thanks for the advice.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000TUOXCC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1396827052&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40

^ my current brush of choice. Love the two sides. One nice and soft and one for the out of control days.

I got this brush.

The soft side is...well useless. I use it to brush away hair if I'm trimming, but that's all it's good for.

The boar bristle side was good for the 'stache, but as my beard gets longer (about three months now) it really can't reach down to the bottom of the beard.

I'd go with something longer. (bristle length) I got another one from my wife that does that job (she didn't want it, "too scratchy")

Wish I could be more help.

I am just always interested in seeing everyone's routines. (Plus I think it's in the rules to post routine? Either way, it is helpful all around.)

I'm still trying to learn my hair myself. But something I know that helps a lot of people is clipping your roots for volume. (If volume is something you like anyway.)

Denman brushes are also popular for brushing in the shower. Supposed to help with curl definition. (I'm still learning so mine is trial & error..)

This is the one I bought: Denman Classic Styling Brush 7 Rows - D3 - Hair Brush for Blow-Drying & Styling - Detangling, Separating, Shaping & Defining Curls for Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00197623M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CKomDb518YJAW

Awesome thanks. Is this the denman 7 Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, 7-Row https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00197623M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W6fxCbC1WVATF

Hi! Some of the people on here still brush their hair in the shower while conditioning. If you find the no-brush thing doesn't work out well for you, I'd recommend this brush, it's a CG cult-classic:

https://www.amazon.ca/Denman-Cushion-Brush-Nylon-Bristles/dp/B00197623M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493858226&sr=8-1&keywords=denman

This pretty much does the same thing and will last for years I had one of these for around 8 years or so till it got lost in a move - Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, 7-Row https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00197623M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TZbLzb1B15RGD

This seems to be only concept art sadly.

There are a few brushes with different solutions to cleaning hair though:

$15 - Retractable Brush:
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Cleaning-Hair-Brush-Retractable/dp/B016WKK1H8

$11 - Disassemblable Brush:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00197623M

As for the concept art, it is a design by Juhyun Lee. It is called "Easy Comb".

Source:
http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/04/18/keep-your-hair-brush-clean/

Thank you /u/AntVo2448 for the help!

One of these work fine

Currently, I don't wear makeup every day, but I feel like if I did I would clean them once a week at least. There are a couple items I'd probably clean more frequently. Regardless, I'll clean my brushes probably once every two weeks unless I haven't used them in that time; even if I've used my brushes only once during those two weeks, they still need a cleaning because you never know what's been growing on them. I'll spot clean my brushes in between uses on a makeup wipe, then wipe off on a paper towel/piece of toilet paper.

For the real cleaning, I used to use a mix of 3/4 Dawn dish soap and 1/4 extra virgin olive oil, but I think I'll leave them for any really gunked up brushes and just use baby shampoo because I love the smell of it. I'll swirl my brushes in the soap mix/baby shampoo, and then swirl them over a Tangle Teezer under warm water. I like the Tangle Teezer because it really helps suds up the soap/shampoo, and I feel like the bristles of the TT help to get in between the hairs of my brushes. The TT is meant to be gentle to begin with, as it's meant for tangles in hair, but I'm still gentle while using it on my brushes. I rinse the brushes until I can squeeze the hairs (gently, of course!) and clear, suds-free water comes out. My bigger brushes I'll hang from the hand towel bar in the bathroom to dry out, and I'll place my smaller brushes on a towel with another rolled up and placed underneath their handles so they're drying on an angle.

I recently bought a Tangle Teezer, you can find it at any Sally Beauty Supply...it cut my detangling time in half, and I had much less breakage.

Per TRISTAN08's suggestion, definitely look up kimmaytube on YouTube. I use her leave-in conditioner recipe (with a couple tweaks) and it is amazing. I also follow nikkimae2003, because she and I have similar textures and she gives great product reviews. There are thousands of different channels on there about curly hair, make sure you follow the one that has a curl pattern similar to yours.

Avoid:

HYPE. If you are hearing rave reviews about something, make sure you research it yourself and also find out what the naysayers have to say about it. What works for the vast majority might not work for you.
PRODUCT JUNKIE-NESS. You do not need to be spending all that money on the next miracle product, trust me. It's not bad to give things a try, but there are a lot of self-proclaimed hair saviors out there that don't do jack, for about a million dollars.

There's probably more, but I'm really tired...

Get a boar's hair brush. The tight, soft bristles help tame the hairs.

They can be found cheaper, but here's one:

http://www.amazon.com/Brush-Strokes-Military-Style-Bristle/dp/B0041TBQUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416413599&sr=8-1&keywords=boars+hair+brush&pebp=1416413601558

Great, well definitely get him started then. I like jojoba oil because it's cheap and doesn't have much of a scent. I use this brush and some Firehouse Mustache Wax. All the Honest Amish products have always worked well for me too, especially their balms.

also, a good boar's hair brush keeps everything straight before he braids.

My beard just wants to curl up and get bushy. I find brushing with a [boards hair brush] (http://www.amazon.com/Brush-Strokes-Military-Style-Bristle/dp/B0041TBQUO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421897876&sr=8-2&keywords=beard+brush%5D) first thing in the morning after I apply my oil helps to keep my curl down to a minimum and I brush it a few times through out the day. I find the wide tooth combs are only good for removing debris.

I have this one OP

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041TBQUO/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1420736146&sr=1&keywords=boar+brush

I use beard oil that I make myself, along with a boar brush to groom it. The oil gets used after a hot shower and the brush is used after the oil and also the next day in the morning after I wake up. The exact brush is the Brush Strokes Firm Military Style Boar Bristle Brush. I trim every once in a while with scissors, but that is it. Am I doing something wrong? Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you guys in advance.

I am a guy with slightly longer hair, and this is what I do. I only use natural bar soaps, whether for cleaning myself or cleaning my dishes, so I also use it for my hair. However, my hair really only needs to be washed with soap once a week at most (this should help take care of any over-greasyness or odors). Other than that, just rinsing your hair out with water is the bare minimum and will do you just fine.

Then, maybe once a week (maybe on the same day you use soap) rub some apple cider vinegar through your hair, to use as a conditioner. This helps balance the pH of you hair and scalp, allowing your hair to remain nice and soft.

Try using a boar bristle brush, like this one, as they help to distribute the natural oils in your hair, as well as massage the scalp. You can find these types of brushes in many "alternative health" stores, natural beauty shops, or health food groceries like Sprouts.

I use this one, However I picked it up at Walmart for $9.00 http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Classic-Mens-Style/dp/B0046HJM1Q/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1415735737&sr=8-15&keywords=military+brush

This is the one I've used everyday, multiple times a day, for 4 years, and it's lost only a few bristles. https://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Classic-Bristles-Handle/dp/B0046HJM1Q

Trim your neck line up. Make everything neat and uniform. I'd recommend a decent boars hair brush. As lloydthedroid said you can get one for around 4 bucks but from my experience I'd say go for one a bit better then that. I like this one. It's solid enough for normal use but soft enough that it doesn't tug or pull too bad like cheaper brushes I've used.

Edit: sorry if the link doesn't work right...currently at work on mobile.

I got everything from Amazon.

Brush

Comb

Balm

As far as oil vs. balm, I use (or will be using) both. The oil I use everyday after I shower in the morning. This helps moisturize the hair and the skin underneath. The Balm, however, I will only be using when I wish to "clean up" my beard. I have thicker hair and a good portion of that hair doesn't really like to cooperate. So in my case, I'm using the balm as a styling product. It'll give a little weight to the hair and help reign in those finniky pieces.

Most people use some combination of both products, it just depends on the look you're going for. That being said, people with longer beards tend to use just oil unless going for a specific style because the weight of their beard is often enough to keep the hair growing in the same direction.

Does that answer your question? Do you have any more?

I will have to try that balm. Nice brush too. Here is the one that I use

Ever tried a special detangling brush like these? black girls use brushes like this for their hair when it gets knotted up, could work for you.

maybe use a wide tooth comb while you still have conditioner in your hair in the shower could help.

you can also see if your hairstylist can cut some weight off your hair so there isn't so much of it to get tangled.

braid your hair before going to bed too. that'll keep your hair from tangling up too much while you sleep. I've even heard using satin pillowcases is better for your hair.

So these are the top ones on amazon...

Not sure which would be best though...
1
2
3 - Paddle Brush?

It's a brand of brushes specifically for damaged/tangled hair. I didn't think a brand of brush could make a difference but they're practically magic! This is the one I have.

While it may separate the curls a bit more than the recommended wide-toothed comb, as someone who had the same horrible childhood (and adulthood) with tangled curl mess, the Wet Brush through wet hair was a game changer! (Plus changing pillow cases as suggested above)

wet brush paddle

I use a sisal hair brush for my beard. The fibers are a bit scratchy and stiff but i quiet like it (maybe there are different grades of hardness). However, I've never used a boar bristle brush so I can't really tell how they compare.

Something like this (German site, ships to EU countries), or this

I didn't mean to! LOL. And now that you said this is for Religious reasons everything makes sense now! And I'm out of my league to give you recommendations now because the only thing I know about being Muslim is the lack of bacon you can eat.

But I did an interwebz search and found some interesting things

> The reason for this diversity of views concerning this issue is the fact that there is no categorical text in the fundamental sources (i.e. the Qur’an and the Sunnah) to the effect that the external parts derived from pigs are impure or haram. The Qur’an, while prohibiting the consumption of swine specifically mentions only its flesh (See: Al-Baqarah: 173; Al-Ma'idah: 3; Al-An`am: 145; An-Nahl: 115). The Hadiths also do not contain any explicit reference prohibiting the use of such parts for external use. Moreover, we find the following report attributed to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): When a man asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) “Can I use boar bristles for stringing pearls/beads?” He replied, “There is nothing wrong with it!”

In view of the above, scholars like Imam Ibn Taymiyah consider the parts of the pig such as bones, skin (as long as they are completely cleansed of all traces of blood) and hair as pure and therefore, lawful for external use.

Link

So I guess that's one of those "how do you interpret the Quran?" Some online say EATTING the flesh and blood of swine is the arguement....I bet we could go on for days.

So to be on the safe side? Use a full synthetic brush? like this one?

Wooden Vegan Sisal Hair Brush

I found this by thinking of a related reason of not buying a Boars Hair Bristle brush, which would be, if you are vegan. Looks like people say this has the same consistency as the BBB (boars) and actually looks a little bit softer IMO.

Let me know if this helps and update me on results.

I have this sisal bristle brush I've been using it for 3 months now, and I love it! It's a cruelty free alternative to the boar bristle brush. It's made with a natural fibre so it does the same job as the boar bristle brush in distributing the oils down the length of your hairs

I've seen several brushes with only wooden pins, however I have no experience with these, so I also have no experience if it's only wooden material. I've seen them going from 5 to 20 dollar.

Also when I Googled, I got on this brush, which is 'only' 30 dollar.

I'd look on amazon for some wooden combs. In my opinion, they don't work as well and need to be cleaned more often and more carefully (no water, no wet hair, etc.), but it does help redistribute oils. A bamboo hairbrush might work similarly, but I don't really have experience with that.

Honestly, the only time I use my boar bristle brush is when I'm too lazy to thoroughly clean my hair/scalp. Otherwise I don't really need it.

Here's the same brush, but it appears cheaper (I don't know exchange rates). http://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Wooden-Vegan-Sisal-Brush/dp/B00BRHN5IY/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_1&smid=A2ZDZACAMBG9OM

Edit It seems to have several alternatives in the "Customers who viewed this also..." part of the page.

What is your normal hair routine? What products do you use right now?

Edit: forgot to say that this brush works wonders. As does this brush

Try coconut oil, and use hair extension brushes because they don't pull on knots. https://www.amazon.com/Detangling-Brush-Detangler-Tangle-Adults/dp/B00CGN9LQ8/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=hair+extension+brush&qid=1567493249&s=beauty&sr=1-8

In any case, your hair is SO pretty!

My daughter with wavy to straight hair really likes this detangling brush, in combination with detangling spray ( we like the suave one best) it works OK for her, but better than using a regular brush and no spray. Braiding for the night also cuts down on tangles big time.

Sure, you can buy just one here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VVA3MZI

If anyone would like to pay 3 times as much but get it via Amazon then I think this is it.

When you say wet brush, is this the sort of thing you mean?

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Original-Detangler-Purple/dp/B01GTR6164

I've got one pretty much the same, except the bristles are a little thicker (and it's not branded).

I use to cry when brushing my hair XD. Then I found the wet brush. I have curly hair and it doesn’t even feel like I’m even brushing my hair with that thing. You brush your hair when your hair is wet with the wet brush. For example, I brush my hair in the shower or after I take a shower with it. Here’s a link

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Original-Detangler-Purple/dp/B01GTR6164/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=Wet+brush+curly+hair&qid=1572273369&sr=8-9

I've had extremely bad dandruff / dry scalp problems in the past - most of which I've now attributed to dying my hair and using products without properly cleaning them off of my scalp. I recently started using a pre-shampoo exfoliator, this one to be exact , and I've really found it helpful. I haven't had any dandruff issues since I started using it. This one comes with a silicone scrub brush tip, similar to these things , so you can probably just buy the scrubber and use regular shampoo, I think getting in deep with a stripping formula is what really makes the difference in maintaining my scalps health and PH balance.

I ordered it and it came in yesterday and when I brushed it while my hair was wet and had heads and shoulders, like 30 hairs fell out. Is that normal? I’m using https://www.amazon.com/Rolencos-Shampoo-Massager-Tourmaline-contained/dp/B06XNPJVVK BTW

shampoo every other day with OGX tea tree mint or OGX bamboo fiber-full (which I tend to use like a clarifying shampoo) and scalp brush. this was NOT a shampoo day, so I raked in a teeeeensy bit of conditioner diluted with water and let sit for ~3 minutes.

dried slightly with microfiber towel and combed through. let sit for ~5 minutes while I did my skincare stuff.

shook out my hair and applied quarter-sized amount of my holy grail “hair moisturizer” to my palms and scrunched into damp hair until squishy-sounding.

then, I didn’t touch it (except flipping from one side to the other periodically for volume) until cast was almost completely dry. scrunched to break cast and PRAYED.

Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UF2qDb3JBMRE0

Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth/towel (3) Blue Yellow and Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IAE5WY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4G2qDbCBFP8P3

OH sorry to bug you a day later, but I remembered something while in the shower that would have helped.

I lost a LOT of nails in the shower while scrubbing my scalp. I found out only now about these scalp scrubbers while looking for a way to stop getting my BRIGHT PINK hair dye all over my nails when I re-applied coloring conditioner. 😂

Bonus, people say it’s really exfoliating and their scalp has never felt so clean.

I use a shampoo brush when I wash my hair and it works better than I could have ever dreamed. I have been dealing with dry scalp and flakes for years and have tried several shampoos and tonics to make it go away. This works so well for my dry scalp, I have only noticed a flake or two after about 3 days without washing my hair. I use the same shampoo and conditioner as i did before but instead of lathering the shampoo with my hands, I use the brush. And at $6 it's a less expensive item to try than a $30 bottle of specialty shampoo.

I would love to win this scalp massager. there's many times i feel like i don't get my hair clean enough because i bite my nails so often i'm unable to really scrub well lol


thanks for the contest :)

https://www.amazon.com/Scalp-Massager-Shampoo-Brush-MAXSOFT/dp/B074ZDXFL6/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550868785&sr=8-3&keywords=shampoo+brush

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I don't think thats the exact one I use, but it looks very similar! Just so you have an idea of what youre looking for! :)

Cowashing with a silicone free conditioner actually does clean your scalp, but gently. The conditioner on your scalp breaks down oil, and I use a silicone scrubbing brush like this to exfoliate dead skin. I even leave a tiny bit of conditioner in my hair to keep it moisturized. In the beginning my hair was dry on the ends and oily on the top because it was being stripped of oil from harsh sulfates. After a few weeks it stops overproducing oil and it has become extremely soft

Good luck!

OMG I had the same issue when I first started CG and I've only just found the solution.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074ZDXFL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This has been a game changer for my oily roots. When I lo-poo or cowash I use this. I rake my product in to make sure I get coverage everywhere (sometimes separating and clipping parts of my hair up to make sure I really get in there), then I use this tool and do the tiniest circular motion over and over all over my head to get it in to the roots. This isn't a brush, so don't use it like one. Just massage all over. I'll spend like 5 minutes doing this and it feels sooooo good. But I found it helped break up my worst spots (back of the head especially) where water/product wasn't necessarily coming in or going out. I didn't even realize I was missing that part of my head before! I just thought I just had weird spots on my head that would get more greasy than others. So I'd end up doing a clarifying shampoo like once every two weeks which was helping with the grease, but not the frizz and left my hair lifeless and dry. Not anymore :)

So after I massage in the lo-poo or cowash with this thing, I'll put in some leave-in conditioner, again parting/clipping up pieces of my hair and making sure I get even coverage everywhere, and IMMEDIATELY put in my products sopping wet. Agreed with some of the others, frizz means needs more moisture, but the oily bits are just not rinsing out. You have to start with an even baseline to really get consistency everywhere.

Good luck!

> this amazing hair

I've had this brush for a couple of months and it's been great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074ZDXFL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Definitely go see a dermatologist. You need to get psoriasis confirmed by a doctor, and they can give you a prescription strength product to use. I get psoriasis on my scalp pretty bad and I’m prescribed a clobetasol liquid solution that I put on my scalp 1-2 times a day when it’s bad, it’s not a rinse out thing. It works well at stopping the itching and bringing down the inflammation. When I’m in the shower I scrub my scalp really hard with either my finger nails or I have this little rubber pointy brush for your scalp to remove any dead skin build up.

I bought the following:

Oil.

Brush.

Balm.

I like all three of those, though I think there surely are better brushes.

I didnt really mind the prices, some people here will say that you can make your own oils and balms or use plain coconut butter/oil.

Im not much of a handy DIY kinda guy, so a couple of bucks on beard care product wasnt a big deal to me.

Definitely spring for the paddle. This bad boy is my jam.