(Part 2) Best hair brushes according to redditors

Like this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDNK11M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ihhFDb360JHP5

Hair sponge. Haven't used that brand but there's lots of options. Then some kind of creme to hold the shape. I'd actually be open to recommendations there, I miiiiiiiight still be using Shea moisture

It's a little plastic brush that you use to scrub your scalp. This is the one that I own. I use it when I co-wash. It gets my scalp so much cleaner than when I just use my fingers. And it feels amazing.

High in potential, though it would look really good with more grooming.

I keep a pocket brush with me when I go out with one of my beards to help when it gets out of shape. Something like this

Well, I was amazed how happy I was when I got a short haircut (mine was always in a ponytail, long hair). I have a really sensitive scalp so don't like brushing my hair.

Although getting a pixie/short haircut may be "wash and wear," it still looks styled and you don't have to do any maintenance (but you can style it with moose if you want). I would definitely recommend it. I'm super happy with mine. Just got it cut today even more pixie-like than my first short haircut.

EDIT: Also if you want to keep your hair long, the solution to my scalp sensitivity was actually something my mom found. The brush is called a wet brush where you brush your hair right when you get out of the shower. I also put a ton of conditioner on the bottom of my hair where the knots are. Doesn't hurt much at all.

The picture where you're smiling is wonderful! It makes such a difference to your face- I'm afraid you may have a case of RBF, but that doesn't mean you're condemned to a life of being unattractive or anything!

I definitely think the bangs are a good choice. Since you have a very long face, they balance you out wonderfully. Just make sure you style them every day- a round brush like this one and a blow dryer (even if your hair is already dry) are all you need to make them look really nice every day. It shouldn't take more than 3 minutes to do.

As for makeup, I'd recommend looking for an eyebrow brush that's close to your natural hair color that also has a spoolie (the thing that looks like a mascara wand) on the end. Use the spoolie first to clean up your brows and get the hairs in place, and then use the pencil to fill in the color. Any stylist at an eyebrow waxing place can give you some good tips.

With that, mascara, a bit of cream blush, and some natural-looking lipstick, you'll really frame your face and highlight your natural beauty! If you're looking to really step up your game, a good BB cream or light foundation will always help balance out your skin tone. But for ease and time's sake, stick with: brows, lashes, cheeks, and lips. I think that'll take you so far!

I got you fam'

Wet Brush Pro Detangle Hair Brush, BLACKOUT

A must in every post-op.

Have you tried using a shower brush? I bought this when i first went poo free and so far have had no problem with dandruff. When I was washing with shampoo and conditioner I still had flakes but since I started using the brush I don't have dandruff flakes anymore. I scrub a small area with a circular motion then brush out my hair and then go onto another section till I have scrubbed all of my scalp. It might just be the intensity of how you are scrubbing your scalp.

I have similar hair goals. I have dry scalp (psoriasis) and wavy fine hair.
Here are a few items I recently have added to my hair routine that have been successful:

• A shampoo brush - it helps my dry scalp. I have seen them on Yes Style and Amazon.
  
• Shampoo only the hair close to my scalp and condition everything else.
  
• A wet hair brush. I use it in wet and dry hair. It looks like [this](Tangle Teezer The Original, Wet or Dry Detangling Hairbrush for All Hair Types - Plum Delicious https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HJRLXK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Xlj1Ab4PW6KS4). I have some from Yes Style that have handles.
  
• Use a hair serum for dry scalp. I currently use this. There are several to choose from and you can find them everywhere. Sephora has some non AB ones that look nice with charcoal in them.
  
• Dirty Hair styles so much easier, and dry shampoo adds volume. The oils in dirty hair help hide split ends and baby hairs, by locking fly always down. There are so many different types of dry shampoos, like spray, powder, and wipes. You can find them easily, too. I currently use a powder dry shampoo that I bought on Etsy. I get more volume from the powder version.
  I hope that helps!

I was lucky enough to go to my hometown for Christmas to spend it with my family. I'm from a small town in Montana, and my parent's home is up in the mountains. It was quiet, the snow was gorgeous, and there was plenty of space between neighbors so I felt like I had some privacy (unlike my current living circumstances in an apartment in the city). And my whole family is introverted home bodies, so Christmas was spent consuming far too much food and watching movies and playing video games on our computers. It was fantastic.


Of my gifts, my favorites were a Tangle Teezer from my husband which is basically the best brush I've ever had the pleasure of using. A puzzle of a Japanese garden scene from my parents because I ADORE puzzles. And my MIL gave me a really fancy sewing machine that I would use if I had the space, but since I don't I'm going to exchange it for a KitchenAid because then I can make ALL THE GOODIES 8D (my husband's family is well off so they can afford to give out expensive gifts x.x)

I wash every 3-5 days with Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two or Devacurl build up buster. Most of the time I use this just by my roots and use a low/no poo on the rest of my hair. If it's sooner than 3-5 days but I need a wash, I'll use a CGM approved non-sulfate shampoo everywhere. I over clarify for the CGM but my fine, thick, low prosperity hair and scalp needs it. I get lots of build up.



For conditioner, I mix a CGM approved conditioner (it varies but I've had the best luck with Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner) with a good amount of Natural Protein Filler. I glob it on, flip upside, squish to condish, lots of water, flip back, and leave it in as a deep treatment for as long as possible. My hair LOVES proteins and get mushy without it or if I over-condition. Wide tooth comb after letting it sit for a bit.



I rinse, then use a tiny bit of Kinky Curly Knot Today while I’m still in the shower. To apply, I flip upside and scrunch in- don’t rinse. I find it's a really light leave in and doesn't cause a lot of build up. I use Kinky Curly Custard for styling - scrunch into soaking wet hair, plop for a bit, air dry the rest. Sometimes I’ll spray some water mixed with extra protein filler and kinky curly knot today. This is also how I revive my hair the next day.



I also use one of these shampoo brushes when rinsing the shampoo and conditioner and it has made a huge difference in the health of my scalp and build up by my roots. I don’t even need prescription dandruff shampoo anymore!

https://www.amazon.com/NIRVANA-Barber-Sponge-Dreads-Locking/dp/B06XGT1C3Q

The brush linked has soft boar hair which is good if you have thin, less tangly hair. If your beard is thicker or tangled, you'll want firm bristles like this one from the same brand http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Deluxe-Oval-Bristles/dp/B00898E4SO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420600846&sr=8-1&keywords=bass+brush+bristle+firm

I like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Semi-Oval-Bristles/dp/B0006OU06E

Ignore the bad reviews; they were people who didn't realize that the paper label that comes attached is advertising other products. It is a very nice brush, and you can't beat the price.

[edit] I'm a guy, so I guess "styling" doesn't apply to me quite so much, but using this brush daily definitely helps distribute oils and makes my hair look a lot better. As to your other concerns, I shall allow more informed people to answer.

I got horrible tangles until I started braiding my hair every evening before bed.... also, using coconut oil or conditioner in your dry hair the nights before you shower can ease some tangles. As for during the day, I can’t really help other than suggesting bringing a brush with you to get rid of tangles when you discover them throughout the day. My hairbrush is this one which works great and doesn’t break my hair nearly as much as a regular brush.
Best of luck!

Buy a tangle teezer! They seriously changed my life

Hi! This one is very similar to the one I use: Bossman Shampoo Scalp Massage Shower Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTPJZL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MiXtDb40VCE2N

It mostly comes down to your washing and maintenance routine. Ideally you'd want to avoid anything like mousse or hairspray just because it's more upkeep, more expensive, and can end up making your hair look unnatural if you're a heavy hand with it.

I would try a shampoo for body (they have thinner, less viscous surfactants so they weigh the hair down less) and make sure you have a decent brush. Try to do the bare minimum of towel drying required, then brush it every day instead of combing it. Ideally, you should be able to just shampoo every other day and keep some of the oil in your hair. If you notice it starting to feel dry or start getting split ends as it grows, condition the ends of the hair but not so much around the scalp, as it'll add more oil where it isn't needed.

Not necessary, but you might like to try a decent blowdryer to blow dry your hair on low/no heat to add a little more body to it as well. It's best to let your hair dry on it's own, otherwise an assist from a low heat blow dryer is the best alternative and should only take a minute or two.

As it gets a little longer, maybe a couple inches, think about finding a cosmetologist to go to. Saying this as a barber, we don't like cutting long hair. We receive next to no instruction on it, and it takes a longer which means at least one less person in the chair that day. Just tell the cosmetologist that you're growing it out, you just want it trimmed a little bit to neaten it up and maybe add a little texture. Take whatever picture you find that you like the look of the hair. My guess is they'll likely take the ends off and do a little bit of a razor cut to add some texture in the back and around the bangs. As long as the hair is well cared for you can just take a quarter of an inch off to make a world of difference.

Honestly, I got a shampoo brush for myself and it came in a two pack so I use the spare on my pup. It’s like soft silicone and the bristles don’t irritate her to the point where she wiggles away from brushing. I’ve used the furminator & similar metal dog fur brushes but she always tries to grab them from my hand and run off to destroy them.

Also- I try to brush a few times a week. It’s never as often as it should be, but the change of seasons I double my brushing schedule and try to get her groomed (we took the shiba i had as a kid to this same place so i trust her) monthly vs bathing her on my own schedule bc she’s a hot mess in the bathtub

Here’s the link to the brush I mentioned - Shampoo Brush

Cleanser - Philosophy Purity Made Simple cleanser (I use a Foreo)

Toner - The Ordinary 7% Glycolic Acid Toning Solution

Essence - I don't use :(

Serum - The Chemistry Brand HA Concentrate
Eye cream - The Ordinary 5% caffeine solution & IT Cosmetics Confidence in an Eye Cream (Came from a box, not my fave but using it up, my HG is Sephora Collection brightening eye creme in hydrate and depuff)

Day Moisturizer - Nutrogena Hydro Gel

Night Moisturizer - Dr. Brant Recovery Sleeping Mask (Also came from a box, not my fave either, my HG is Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask)

Body Moisturizer - La Roche Posay Lipikar Eczema Cream & Hempz Sweet pineapple & Honey Melon

Oil - Acure Blue Tansy night oil

Sunscreen - I can't find a good one :( If anyone knows of a good one that is clear please let me know!

Spot Treatment - The Ordinary salicylic acid 2%

Mask - Any sheet mask with HA

Exfoliant - Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub

Primer - Too Faced Primed and Peachy matte primer for my face Milani eye shadow primer for eyes

Eyeshadow - Huda New Nudes or LimeCrime Venus Immortalis (at the moment)

Eyeliner - NYX Epic Ink in black

Mascara - Stila Huge Extreme

Lip Product - Colourpop "Just a Tint" lip crayons (all the colours), LimeCime Wet Cherry glosses. Buxom plumping glosses.

Highlighter- CoverFX in Moonlight

Blush - Buxom primer infused blushes (Mykanos and Dolly)

Bronzer - Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil or Maybelline City Bronzer in 100

Contour - NYX blush in Taupe or Sephora

Collection - colourful face powders in 35- second chance - contour

Eyebrow - Colourpop brow pencil (regular in micro) in soft black

Setting Powder - IT Cosmetics - Bye Bye pores pressed powder

Concealer - Benefit Boing Cakeless Consealer No.1 - or Colourpop Pretty Fresh HA consealer in Fair N 10 and Fair N 20 I'm inbetween the two.

Foundation - Colourpop HA Tinted Moisturizer (mix of 1N and 4N I am inbetween or Marcelle City Tinted Cream in Fair - my perfect colour match is 120 in the Fenty Hydrating foundation but I don't love the way it looks on my skin for the price and actually prefer the Colourpop HA Tinted Moisturizer and the Marcelle City Tinted Cream SPF 25.

Setting Spray - CoverFX Illuminating setting spray

Brushes - Nothing special, but I LOVE MODA Pro brushes and Colourpop eyebrushes.

Nail - I rarely paint my nails but have found Sinful Colour to be cheap and long lasting.


Shampoo - I don't shampoo often I use co-wash but when I do shampoo I use Deva Curl - Build Up Buster

Conditioner - I don't shampoo and condition I use co-wash, best I have found for my hair, it smells a little weird though but it makes my curls amazing so I deal is - L'oreal Hair Expertise EverPure Cleansing Balm.

Mask - Not Your Mothers - Green Tea and Apple Blossom mask

Treatment - Not Your Mothers - Activated Bamboo Charcoal and Purple Moonstone Scalp Scrub

Styling Products - Rusk Jel Fx - Rusk Wired Flexable styling creme - Rusk Thyckr Spray - Not Your Mothers Clean Freak tapioca dry shampoo in the warm sugar scent ( smells like cookies and doesn't have any white cast at all even in my black hair)

Tools - To work in shampoo / co-wash / scalp scrubs I use a silicone scalp brush (super cheap on Amazon: ( https://www.amazon.com/Shampoo-Massager-Chialstar-Silicone-Perfect/dp/B07KDNK11M/ref=sr_1_7?crid=YOD12CWT6MC3&keywords=silicone+scalp+massage+brush&qid=1573507184&sprefix=silicone+scalp+%2Caps%2C431&sr=8-7 ) and for brushing my super thick, very wavy / curly hair (2B/2C texture) I use a Wet Brush detangler brush or Wet Brush Epic Professional Quick Dry.

Skin Type: Dry, Very Fair (Fenty 120 is my perfect colour match)
Hair Type: Dry, texture 2B/2C, colour treated, and extremely long 10" past my waist when pulled straight.

I use the short detangler brush and it works pretty well. I'd actually recommend it to people with young children that get lots of tangles. Something like this that costs ~$5USD at a Marshall's: http://www.amazon.com/Tangle-Teezer-Salon-Elite-Panther/dp/B001S261Q6

I do just vinegar rinses since the baking soda and vinegar was just hard to control.

I've struggled with dandruff all my life, but it would always come and go. I've tried the big brands like Selsun and Head and Shoulders, the Neutrogena stuff, and even cropping my hair close enough to rub lotions right onto the scalp. It didn't matter how long my hair was, what the weather was, or any of that. The two things that have helped immensely were changing my pillow cases about once a week or more, and Stopitt shampoo and pommade and a scalp brush.

It's not always all the way gone. I still get itchy from time to time, but I can wear black shirts without any worry at all. I discovered this stuff at the age of 33 and I wish I'd found it a lot earlier.

Also, I usually use just a little bit of product in my hair to keep it from being too fluffy. Just a little Byrlcream or something wax-based, and with the Stopitt scalp treatment I don't use any more or less. It doesn't affect the hair very much at all by itself. Maybe a little bit like a leave-in conditioner.

First off, something like this headset would probably help quite a bit. It's pretty expensive, but comfort always comes first when gaming in my opinion.

So i have pretty dry skin, and in turn have a very dry scalp as well. I can recommend trying some sort of conditioner with tea tree oil in it, as well as something Like This to use while the conditioner is in your hair. It will help with dead skin collecting/dandruff.

Also another thing, maybe try not washing your hair every day. Some people just have naturally dry skin and washing it every day can make that worse. Otherwise, You may just have to switch to earbuds if it becomes a big problem.

Personally I use a detangling brush when I wash my hair because it washes my hair and takes off all off the flakes when I flare up. When my hair is dry I use a wide tooth comb though or a regular brush.





Here’s a detangler similar to mine:
https://www.amazon.com/Tangle-Teezer-Original-Detangling-Hairbrush/dp/B008HJRLXK/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?keywords=hair+detangler+brush&qid=1572237883&sprefix=hair+detangler&sr=8-31

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I ordered this one, since it was well reviewed, and I got two, but I will look into the one you recommended once I inevitably lose mine.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDNK11M/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2

I used to have terrible ,greasy hair just recently starting using T-gel it's expensive so I only use it every few days and use a shower cap on in between days.

I also used to have bad skin but I stopped wearing make-up around the house and cut out very sugary drinks. I'm not sure this works for everyone but it's always worth a try.

Don't bother curling your eyelashes the average joe won't know the difference,just get an eyebrow pencil they are usually whats frames your face and get an eyebrow shaver instead of plucking takes seconds.

I have a round face and have found I don't suit a lot of haircuts, I just opt for a long, fringe less hairstyle it's easier make sure all your layers fall past your chin(or cheekbones at least) or it could make your make your face rounder.Then you can shove your hair into a bun especially high ones work for faces like ours. The other thing I have found helpful( if you have hair that tangles really easy otherwise don't bother) is getting a decent brush and brushing it when it's wet , this one I found recently I am in love.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wet-Brush-Purple-Classic/dp/B00867OEQK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1493674948&sr=1-4&keywords=wet+brush

So i think most days you should be able to pull your hair up and just put chapstick unless your going out somewhere. This is how I do it because I'm lazy and it's taken me years to get to grips with all those products.
Don't know if any of these will work for you but just in case.

Agree with DuckCommand. That said, I've much enjoyed my brush by Bass Brushes.

I'm not sure how much you know between you and your gf so I'm gonna give you a lot of info here just in case.

I highly recommend this detangling brush. My sister has 4C hair similar to this and with the right conditioner, it detangles her curls in a flash without too much pulling. Also, start from the ends, work your way up, and work in sections.

What products are you using to detangle? I would suggest getting a good regular conditioner as well as a leave-in so the curls and knots come apart with less effort. Aussie Moist is my fave in-shower conditioner and Shea Moisture Black Castor and Shea Butter is my fav leave in cause it detangles my hair in a instant and leave it soft and moisturized all week. It's not for everyone though so definitely do some shopping around.

Also, try wetting and detangling the hair a bit before washing because (in my experience) the movement and shrinkage of the hair during the makes the tangles a bit worse.

Technique is also important with curly hair. When you wash, try using slightly diluted shampoo in a squeezy bottle so you can apply it directly to the scalp and to the hair. Of course you want to shampoo the hair as well but it's better to work the shampoo from the root to the tip to avoid tangles.

You'll want to massage the scalp with your fingertips through the hair. Do not do this or yall will have a bad time lol. This creates so many tangles and damages the hair. I would recommend checking out a few poc curly hair wash day youtube videos for good technique.

Also, pat her hair dry. Please for the love of all that is good do not rub her hair on the towel.

I would recommend styling her hair while its damp with a leave in conditioner if thats easier for yall. There's nothing wrong with styling the hair while wet, in fact, a lot of curly girls prefer this because managing the hair when its dry has the potential to cause frizz or breakage. Also, I noticed you mentioned you oil her scalp. Try using the oil after the leave in so it seals in the moisture.

I'm not sure if you guys are already doing this but definitely give night scarves and bonnets a try. They'll be a huge help in the long run because they help combat frizz, tangles, lint, and breakage that occurs from sleeping on cotton.

I like it a lot as is! Fits your head shape nicely and it looks very well taken care of. If you wanna get it cut, I would recommend trimming the back a bit (like here+profile) - it will look lighter if it doesn't rest on your shoulders as much. Have you tried one of those big round brushes while blow drying for more waves? A curling iron would also be an option, but it's not easy to produce big, natural looking waves with them...

I recently picked up this guy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006OU06E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I love it. Right balance of price/performance. Had it for a week and only lost about 3 or 4 bristle hairs.

Using Honest Amish heavy duty beard balm, as well as a bit of oil from a local shop (Mary Todd Hairdressing in Atlanta,) that is mainly jojoba and tea tree, if memory serves.

Finally, this is the best beardvestment I've made in a long time: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WI0640/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I fan out with the comb and brush and then sort of "lay" my scissors on the bulk of the beard and snip the extra-long hairs.

You may also wish to consider purchasing a tangle teaser. They're good brushes for little heads.

It's this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005O0BGLS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When my boyfriend really wants to descale his head he uses two things. He washes his scalp really good with the DHS Zinc Shampoo, which active ingredient is Pyrithione Zinc while 'scraping' his scalp with something that looks like this. He then lets it sit on his head for about 5 minutes then rinses thoroughly.

Keep in mind, he gets really bad dandruff for a day or two after this treatment (worse than normal anyway), mainly because it loosens so much stuff off, but then his scalp looks and feels a lot better.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009NTBSXC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1451690457&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=shampoo+brush&dpPl=1&dpID=31YFwVJZ7PL&ref=plSrch

I LOVE mine.

My hair is super thick and I was having a hard time getting my scalp "clean". This takes all the work out of it and as an unexpected bonus has really amped up my curls too!

You also want to make sure that you're scrubbing your hair when you rinse. I probably do about 2-3 minutes with the conditioner in my hair. And then 1-2 minutes scrubbing as I rinse.

I also like to use a shampoo brush when cowashing. I have dense hair and it's super helpful.

i found it on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077PQCQCQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's hard to recommend one without knowing anything about the length, texture, thickness, etc of your hair.

As a quick side note, you've got a fairly large budget for one so even if you go outside of Amazon and pay for shipping you could still come in well under your price range.

From my small amount of research the two brands that seem to get mentioned the most are the top of the line, very expensive Mason Pearson brand that will last years and Denman brushes that are very affordable and good quality. I have not used either of these brands so can't comment. A lot of people just buy ones at their local grocery or pharmacy store and say they work fine too.

I ended up buying this one. This came in a clear bag and no other packaging like one might expect so I was a little leery. This company also has brushes that are nylon or a boar / nylon combo and I was worried they may have sent me the wrong one. Also, there was a review from a person claiming their brush was not 100% boar. I pulled out three different types of bristles from the brush and did the "light it on fire" test. Basically if it burns (as opposed to melting) it's real and not synthetic. All 3 bristles burned and I also tested bristles from a different nylon brush I own and those melted.

The brush handle is plastic. I was expecting better quality for the price I paid when it came to this. It's made fine but I worry how long it will hold up in the long run.

The bristles are spaced widely enough apart that I can actually brush my hair just fine and it pulls through nicely. The bristles are hard and sharp though. You have to be careful not to apply too much pressure or brush for too long because your scalp will feel it and can become a bit sore.

This brush would be good for shoulder length hair or longer that is about medium thickness or more. One of the hassles of BBB is that you have to section your hair to brush it which takes time. I don't need to do that with this one as it all goes right through. If you have heavy thick hair you'll still need to section but not as much as some other brushes out there. If you have short or fine, thin hair I would pass on this brush as it would be overkill and overpriced for what you need.

After I brush, my hair looks like it's gelled down to my head with oil. Just run your fingers through your hair a few times to break it up and then it looks great. Overall I'm happy with the brush. When it needs to be replaced I'm probably going to try the cheaper Denman to see how it compares.

I also bought a brush to clean my brush. I know this sounds stupid but glad I did as it makes cleaning it much easier. I went with this one but there are cheaper ones out there and other types too.

I also picked up a $5 Conair brand BBB from my local store. The bristles are much softer and easier on my scalp. I can only brush a small section at a time though. Hair definitely has to be tangle free though as the bristles aren't going to help work those out at all. I use this one more if I'm just looking to do the top layer quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/Bossman-Shampoo-Scalp-Massage-Shower/dp/B07MTPJZL9/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=scalp+exfoliating+brush&qid=1568462265&sprefix=scalp+exfoliat&sr=8-7

This is the good kind with stiffer plastic bristles. It's only $5 and makes a HUGE difference in the amount of flakes my dandruff produces.

I use a scalp shampoo brush whenever I shower. This one has done wonders for me using it daily.
Let us know how it goes!

For hair as thick and full as yours look into getting a "soft touch paddle brush" ( amazon link to one ).

It, combined with a good beard oil, will detangle your beard better, with little tugging or pulling. Top with beard wax when you get it laying the direction you want. That typed your beard will never be straight. That just the genetic dice you rolled. Ask most any black woman in America how much pain, time, and money is involved in getting curly hair to be straight. So unless you're willing to endure that, your beard hair will never be straight. But your beard can still look well kept. You just have to keep on it every day. Beard oil, brush, defood, repeat.

Don't use soap or shampoo on it every day, either. It'll just strip out all the oil making it a dry, itchy, flaky, bushy disaster that you want to shave off. You can rinse it with water everyday, just lay off oil strippers (soap/shampoo).

Yup totally. It's the same products I've seen in hair bottles. Only this one is pretty, smells good and strengthens my hair. A tiny bit goes a long way!

Also... sorry I was useing the wrong name for the type of brush I like... it's a wooden bristle brush

I have long thin straight hair and water only. I use one similar to this as my personal preference is against the style you linked. Softest i could find, but Im starting to want to try a slightly stiffer one as it only gets the top layer of hair.

Depending on the length of your hair i would say start medium and go softer the shorter it is.

Get a fade and twist your hair. You can get a twisty sponge thing on amazon for like $5 so you can twist the top of your hair. Trust me it will look dope. I used to rock a bald head for years till recently when I decided to grow out my hair. My hair texture is like yours and twisting makes it look so much neater.

https://www.amazon.com/NIRVANA-Barber-Sponge-Dreads-Locking/dp/B06XGT1C3Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=twist+sponge&qid=1558936125&s=gateway&sprefix=twist+&sr=8-3

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!

For the brush, I think it depends on the type of hair you have. I have very fine hair and I only brush with a comb when my hair is wet. I use a tangle teaser: http://www.amazon.com/Tangle-Teezer-NO-PU-011012-Brush-purple/dp/B008HJRLXK/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1462815523&sr=1-1&keywords=tangle+teaser

I also like a boar bristle brushes. Here's the one I have: http://www.sephora.com/gloss-dual-boar-paddle-brush-P385592?skuId=1583897&icid2=search_search_p385592_image

This is google search result for best brush for fine hair: "To be extra kind to delicate hair, look for a brush with especially soft natural bristles set in a rubber cushion, which makes bristles more flexible in the hair and gentler on the scalp". You can usually find good brushes like this at hair salons but some can be very pricey!

Try using a boar's hair brush, like this. They are soft, yet firm enough to clean leather grain

These two products are amazing for adding texture to fine hair (mine is very similar to yours - very fine and poofy - and it does amazing things for me).

OSIS Dust - Adds texture without being sticky or stiff.

Sea Salt Spray - Spray all over adds volume and texture before blow drying.

These products are both a wee bit expensive - however, you only need a very, very little.

Your hair is shorter than mine - so you can probably get away using even less than I would use. Both products have lasted me over 6 months (and I am no where near the bottom of either).

Don't be afraid to skimp - if you over use the product, it can make it look greasy or weigh it down. You'll need to experiment to find just the right amount - less is generally more when you are talking hair product.

So this is my recommendation.

When your hair is wet - add in some Sea Salt spray then blow dry.
When you blow dry - start with your head upside down and concentrate on the roots until it is damp-dry. This adds volume to the roots - the ends should still primarily be wet at this point.

Then stand up and use a Round Brush in the front to finish off the ends of your hair.

Kind like this - only do it the opposite way - toward the back of your head. You will also need a much smaller brush than this woman. The brush should be small enough that you could wrap your hair around it at least once (so I am thinking at least 1/2 inch or smaller) - but be careful not to wrap and then pull, you could get your hair tangled in the brush. Always use the same motion into and out of your hair - never go sideways.

You'll want to do it multiple times in different locations on your head to get the swept back look.

It might not hold well - which is fine.
I recommend going really severe right at the beginning (it might feel kinda girly to have a few luscious curls on top, but bear with me) - and if you hair is like mine, after 10 or 15 minutes it will relax some and leave a somewhat wavy effect.

Then once you hair is all dry and you've got volume, and a lot of "wave" to the back (created by the round brush) - you'll want to sprinkle some of that powder on your hands and run it through a few times - do it naturally, like something you might do during the day to get it away from your face.

Do it once or twice - just enough to get some in your hair. Then concentrate some powder on the tips of your fingers and grab the ends of your hair in different spots and roll it between your fingers.

Rolling it between your fingers with the product will clump sections of hair together - this will break up the uniformity and add further texture and the illusion of wave.

At the end - your hair should look soft and probably won't seem like you have product in it - this is ideally what you want, because it is easiest to maintain all day long (when you use heavy hairsprays or gels - it tends to break down, or feel stiff).

If it starts to get windblown or isn't behaving itself, you can get your hands somewhat wet (barely any moisture at all) and run it through your hair once or twice (like when you do it while you are styling it) and it will revitalize the product somewhat.

I like the soft texturizing (as opposed to the hard gel/barber style) - if you ever find yourself in an intimate situation - being able to run your hands through the other persons hair is generally a turn on (where as trying to touch a plastic coif can be less-so).

It is way post-Christmas but I'd revisited your other post because I remembered your hair. My hair used to look like that.

Gurl, your hair looks seriously dry and damaged, and I think that is 99% of the reason why it looks so frizzy in these photos. I dunno if you've spent much time over at /r/curlyhair but it is worth getting there for an in-depth look. But basically, right now I would bet you shampoo your hair every day and if you use a conditioner it has silicones in it. The silicones build up in your hair, necessitating a harsh shampoo to get rid of them. This means you're constantly stripping the oils from your hair, day after day, and it's seriously messing them up. You gotta remove the silicones from your routine, stop shampooing as often, and moisturize the crap out of it.


That said, as a fellow poor person here is what I would do if I were you:

Buy

1. VO5 Shampoo. You want the cheap kind that comes in these types of bottles, ~$0.50-1.50/bottle at a drugstore or grocery. I have no idea why these cost so much on Amazon, that's crazy. Doesn't matter the scent, just pick one without silicones. Look on the back, there shouldn't be anything in the ingredient list that ends in "-one". Most don't, but there are a couple that do, I think the "strengthening" types.
   
2. VO5 Conditioner. Again, SILICONE-FREE. Again, you should not be paying more than $0.50-$1.50 for this.
   
3. Nature's Gate Conditioner in Jojoba or Aloe. I like Jojoba better. This is a nice base conditioner that's also silicone-free. It's probably going to run you $5-$7 a bottle and may be harder to find in a grocery or drugstore--this you may have to order online.
   
4. Jojoba Oil. You do not want "hair oil" that you find in most drug and grocery stores. Look at the ingredient list--it will be basically industrial-grade silicones that won't do shit for repairing your hair. So you gotta find the real stuff. Crunchy-granola stores, Trader Joe's, Wegman's, Whole Foods will probably sell small bottles of it, usually by a company called Desert Essence (I literally have never seen any other brand of Jojoba Oil sold in any physical stores). This is the most expensive item on this whole list. If you buy it in physical stores you'll pay about $10 for this 4 oz bottle. If you buy online, you can find much better deals--this brand is cheaper per ounce and it's working for me. But you may want to get the smaller bottle at first just to see if you like it.
   
5. A normal-type comb for distributing hair-care products though your hair.
   
6. A wide-tooth comb for detangling.
   
7. Shower cap (optional)
   
   Next, it's time to
   
   
   FIX DAT HAIR
   
   
8. Wash with the VO5 Shampoo. We're getting all the residual silicones out. Use the wide-tooth comb followed by the small comb to gently distribute it through then rise. Now put it away. You will not need this again for at least a week.
   
9. Take your Nature's Gate Conditioner, and draw the outline of a circle about quarter to half-dollar size on your palm.
   
10. Fill that circle in with jojoba oil. Yes this is a lot of oil. Your hair needs it, trust me.
    
11. Mix the oil and conditioner together.
    
12. Massage it into your hair. Concentrate on the ends. Comb with the wide and small-toothed comb to really distribute it evenly. Be gentle because technically you're not supposed to comb wet hair but darnit, I've found it turns out better that way.
    
13. Now, ideally you put your hair up in the shower cap and wait at least 30 minutes. Maybe take a long bath, or primp, or watch Netflix, or whatever. The idea is you let the oil really soak in. At the very least take your sweet time taking the rest of your shower.
    
14. Rinse. Your hair should not feel squeaky when you pull on it in the shower. You don't want it to. That would mean it's not moisturized.
    
15. Gently detangle with fingers and wide-tooth comb (NOT THE SMALL ONE!) and let air dry.
    
    
    Ideally your hair will look a lot smoother and more manageable at this point. Hopefully it is not limp. If it feels limp and heavy, then I apologize, I told you to use too much jojoba. Use less next time. If it is not smoother and more manageable and still looks frizzy then you need to use MORE jojoba. Whatever the case, move to the next step:
    
    ALL DAY ERRY DAY
    
    This is what you'll be doing to your hair on a daily basis. Notice no shampoo is used. That is fine! The VO5 conditioner is cleaning enough, promise me!
    
    
16. Wash your hair with the VO5 conditioner. Pretend it's shampoo. That is, rub it in your hair, focus near the roots (not those delicate, delicate ends), rinse out. Use more if your hair is feeling limp or you think you used too much jojoba. Use less if it's not or if you haven't done that much that day. DO NOT USE THE SHAMPOO SRSLY YOU DON'T NEED IT
    
17. Repeat steps 2-5 from "Fix Dat Hair". You probably want to use more conditioner and less jojoba, but that will depend on whether your hair is feeling frizzy or limp. If it came out of the the FDH routine still frizzy, then by all means, load up on the jojoba. If it feels limp, then dial the jojoba back and make more of your circle conditioner. As always, when you're conditioning focus your attention on the ends and middle of your hair.
    
18. DO NOT RINSE YET. Now you do the rest of your shower-related routine. This gives the conditioner and oils a bit of time to sink in, just not as much as for the big ol' oil treatment above.
    
19. Rinse. Gently dry to dampness with towel, finger and wide-tooth comb detangle, let air dry.
    
    
    On a weekly basis--at most--you are allowed to replace the VO5 conditioner with the VO5 shampoo. But to compensate you must use extra jojoba because of all the oils you're stripping, and ideally you give it extra time to soak in. Shampoo day is usually the day when I stop being lazy and actually shave my legs and shit. I mean, ideally you shampoo less than weekly but you do what you can tolerate.
    
    
    When you first start this up you might feel like your hair is extra-greasy at the roots. This is normal. Your hair is used to you using the equivalent of dish soap on it every day and has been overproducing oils to try to compensate. The oil production will back down as it gets used to your new, gentler routine. Give it time! If you are really self-conscious about it then use a soft boar-bristle-type brush to distribute the oils from root to tip.
    
    Do NOT flat-iron or use a hair-dryer during this time period. The heat is damaging your hair further. It will make things worse. Anyway, once you see how lovely your curls are in their natural, healthy state you won't feel the need to. :)
    
    If your hair is very thick and coarse then as you get used to the routine you may even want to finger-comb a few drops or more of jojoba oil through it while it's still damp to help moisturize, after the towel-dry. You may want to do this anyway if it's very damaged (especially at the middle and ends).
    
    
    Anyway, I promise this will help. The routine took my hair from being a mess of split ends and nastiness to shiny and healthy, and it's turned my boyfriend's curly beard from a Brillo pad to a soft, bouncy cloud. It is a hell of a lot cheaper than keratin treatments and all that, too. If you go to the /r/curlyhair sub they have all sorts of product and routine suggestions, but I like using the above because they've worked for me and are comparatively cost-conscious.

>I have had the same Bass brush for the past 10 years.

Me, too! Only in my case, it's 15. Specifically, this brush. No thin plugs, either. I was just going to post about it in BIFL! Lol.

This is the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Brush-Bamboo-Handle-Hair/dp/B008D2952Q

To clean out any build-up you may experience, I actually use a reusable straw pipecleaner-type brush

I'm not sure if you meant to do that, but that's a music video in your post. Not a picture lol. I think I understand the haircut you're talking about..and whichever hair stylist you go to, make sure they do a cut that's relevant to your face shape as well because it can obviously make a world of difference. On top of that, ask them to teach you how to do even the simplest of styles. Plus there are plenty of videos and tutorials you can go through to try out. Ok, so as far as the texture of your hair goes, these are a few options that I suggest:

• Washing your hair- Use a clarifying shampoo at least once every other week. The one I linked you to in another comment of mine is a really good recommendation especially since your hair is curly. I'm asking you to trust me on this because it will remove any build up from product and oils in your hair. Just follow the directions on the bottle, you use it just like any other shampoo. As far as a daily shampoo and conditioner go, I sayMane 'n Tail. I SWEAR by this stuff and am currently using it myself. (Yes, you can even use it for horses :p) Anyways, I highlighted my moms hair a few years back and for the first time ever it became so straw-like, couldn't dare get a comb through it, etc. Mane 'n Tail was the only shampoo and conditioner that worked.
  
  
• Managing your curls and every day stuff -I'm not kidding when I say to use Moroccan oil (or Argon oil) every day.Start out with like, a nickle sized glob on your hand, rub your hands together, and finger comb it through your hair. DON'T start at the top by your roots. It can make your hair look greasier if you start from there. Example: Ever see the Little Mermaid? Remember when Ariel was using the fork as a comb at the dinner table all quick and stuff? Like that, but with your fingers haha. Even on your bangs, this stuff is awesome. Are your bangs short? Like eyebrow length?
  
  -This is a round brush I have and do recommend.
  
  -I also have this paddle brush that helps prevent friction on your hair. This one at least I think you should use WITH a blow dryer. It will give your hair a smoother look. Like I said before, ask the stylist to teach you how to use it. It's our job to educate our clients anyway, so she's not going out of her way. Or his way.
  
  I actually wish you lived close to me (although idk where you do live) so that I could do this myself and teach you all the things! I love educating people about this stuff! I wish you luck with your hair journey :)
  
  Oh, and real quick. Try pin curls. Here is a tutorial of how to do so. All you need are bobby pins and a fine tooth comb! It will help your curls be more defined :)

The best I've found is Scalpmaster Shampoo Brush from amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I80XBMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Use a scrubber like this! Bossman Shampoo Scalp Massage Shower Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTPJZL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_e-10Db2W6KYD1

Exfoliating is when you mechanically (like with your hand, a washcloth, a loofah, etc.) remove dead skin. This is fantastic for your head and body.

With the oil, after you shower and your hair is still a little damp, rub just a couple of drops between your hands to warm it up and then rub it into your hair and scalp. You don't need much at all. Because your hair is readjusting to a more natural state where it self-regulates its oils, it may be a little greasier at first than you want it to be, but it should adjust over time and you'll figure out how much or little oil is right to add back in. Your mileage may vary, of course, but I know far more people who have been surprised by how well it's worked for them than those who haven't.

Comb your bear all you like, it needs as much attention as your beard.

On a different note, I've just bought this beard brush on Amazon.

Thanks for all the advice! I'll be back with beard updates!

Hey, thanks so much for the detailed reply!

After looking around on this sub, I just ordered this stuff, and I feel like it should do the trick... But I will definitely take everything you suggested into consideration.

1. I wash every other day, but that can change. I'm not sure what ayurvedic hair oil is, and all I found Googling it was some homeopathic stuff, so I'm not sure if you were referring to something specific, but I'll start adding some hair oils to my regimen and use them overnight. I also didn't know that about super hot (which I love bathing in, so I'll definitely have to change that up).
   
   
2. I have a nice soft brush I like (almost like this one) and it seems to be gentle on my hair. I use my hands for styling, but if you think I should use a comb, I'd love to hear why!
   
   
3. I'm not sure what dry vs not dry hair feels like so I'm not sure if I have it, but I don't think I've ever felt any problems with it. That being said, I did just add that argan oil shampoo (refer to point #1) to my regimen, so hopefully that improves anything that may be wrong :)
   
   
4. I, unfortunately, don't have enough hair to braid, but I'll start rubbing my scalp with oils... that sounds delightful!
   
   
5. I've got short hair (compared to my other granola guy friends) :) and I get my hair cut once every 2 weeks to once a month, so I'm not sure I'll run into that problem. That being said, is there anything I should look out for in terms of hair damage? I never thought about it as an issue for people with shorter hair...
   
   
6. 
   > Eat clean and healthy
   
   ... What do you want me to start being nice to people, have confidence, share the love and joy my friends and family give me and aspire to be the best person I can be? ... fiiiiiiiiine... I'll try I guess :)

Something like this? I looked up the So Cozy too, and only one I can see on there is £56 which is a bit much for me at the moment. Although I've only checked Amazon so far, I'll have to look around. Maybe it's not officially available over here, hence the price. I dunno...

Before: https://i.imgur.com/br4gqRQ.jpg

How I'm tryna be: https://i.imgur.com/MlGgb9Hg.jpg

how i feel: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/59/c8/c059c85609a014675a63b876206d07fb.jpg

The sponge I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGT1C3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just went at it for like an hour and a half going clockwise.

Thanks for the detailed response!

Okay, so let me see if I have this right:

Super URL:

http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Velvet-Touch-Paddle-Brush/dp/B001126XOI/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1421798144&sr=1-1&keywords=hair+brush

Not so Super URL:

http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Velvet-Touch-Paddle-Brush/dp/B001126XOI

So that's literally all you have to do, is make sure it's the first type and not the second? You told me something similar earlier this week, but I didn't really think it was that simple, and thought I was missing a piece of the puzzle.

I have a list, but it's not huge because I have this thing about email lists, which I need to get over, so I've never cultivated email addresses really. As a businessperson, I'm able to separate the personal from the professional, EXCEPT when it comes to this. I hate being emailed by companies even when I opt-in because they bombard you. I'll get over it though because you're absolutely right, it's probably my greatest asset and I'm throwing it away. I've seen the light and I'll start working on it. It'll be interesting to see the impact it has.

Get a cheap soft palm brush on amazon. If your hair isn't really long, you can rub it through your hair to massage your scalp. It'll bring up all the flakes off your scalp into your hair, and then just keep running it though your hair for a few minutes to get the flakes out.

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https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Pocket-Palm-Brush-2-Pack/dp/B00K5967BW/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539452413&sr=8-3&keywords=soft+pocket+palm+brush

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You will have to do this every day if you want to completely remove it, but going one day without isn't too bad.

Would this work equally well?

Definitely a curl sponge.
It looks like an essential oil bottle holder.

The longest part of my hair reaches all the way down to my butt however my hair is so wavy that it looks like it only goes about half-way/three-quarters of the way down my back when it's dry.

As for hair pulling out, that's normal. We naturally shed 50-100 hairs a day, and sometimes even a bit more than that (Up to around 150 per day is still considered normal based on what I've read). Since your hair is thick, a lot of those hairs get trapped on your head until you eventually brush them out, so unless you have major clumps of hair coming out you have relatively little to be concerned about in this regard.

My favorite brush currently is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Detangle-Metallic-Purple/dp/B00867OEQK. I keep it in my purse with me and I typically use it in the shower to help work product through my hair, after I get out to work through my leave in products and part/style my hair, and then once again when I get to work to touch it up if necessary because my hair is usually still damp enough at that point since I don't blow dry my hair.

I know this is a little off topic, but for anyone who has been searching for a non-animal alternative that's good for frizzy or tangling hair: wooden bristles. This sort of thing works great. I love my wooden brush and my hair is a nightmare of tangles.

Sorry, no judgement intended, OP, but it took me ages to find out about these, so thought I'd share.

Have you ever tried a Shampoo Scalp Massage Brush?

Close..this is the one similar to what I have, but I am sure that one would work as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Hair-Art-HairArt-Brush-Cleaner/dp/B0041TF5YW

You might also consider a scalp massager?

Which version of the tangle teaser do you guys use? I see one with a handle and one without?