talk to me about hair brushes (LOL)

[lauren grier]

I'm serious too :D :D

I was reading in my girlie mag (yes.. I don't know why I get girlie mags either) about these big wide rectangle looking brushes, how they're supposed to help prevent you know.. that ripping out of your hair you get, but I'm skeptical. I forget what brush it was specifically.. I'm guessing they're called "paddle brushes" (it was in allure's june issue if you know what I'm talking about :D :D )

I hate the brush I have.. it's supposed to be all special "tourmaline infused" or whatever that means-- it doesn't do anything for my hair except rip it out. I have long thick QUITE unruly hair. It's got an ugly wave if I let it just air dry-- which means more snarls.

So what kind of brush do you use? lol does it make your hair pretty? :D :D

[ColleenSwerb]

When I had long hair I used a paddle brush. I loved it. I would start at the bottom and work my way up, to help with the tangles and knots.

[lauren grier]

maybe I'll have to try one... I've fallen into those "suggestions" before ... lol and they were all badddddddddddddddddddddddddd :D :D

[uptowngirl]

all brushes suck at home... the only ones that seem to do anything are the magical ones they use at the salon!

i am of no help... sorry!

[lauren grier]

lmao seriously... maybe I just don't know how to brush my hair :D :D

[meems]

I hardly brush my hair. I use a beechwood wooden comb (http://www.shopaccakappa.com/StoreBox/beechwood/421.htm) that I got from Acca Kappa years ago. Brushing my hair makes it all weird and fluffy.

[ColleenSwerb]

I'm serious. Start at the bottom and work your way up. It's gotta work, lol.

[tuneskids]

I just use a cushion brush and deal with breakage and frizz. lmao

to tame them after I get my hair how I want it, I use a little wax or pomade to smooth.

I am tempted to get a paddle brush, I've been looking at them for a while, but wasn't sure if one would be beneficial.

[Angie4b1g]

I use a paddle brush, but I never knew it was supposed to be special. lol

[mrs_jb]

Ummm... seriously, I've had my brush for years and I was just looking at it the other day, because it looks like something took a bite out of it. I had no idea I was missing so many bristles! LOL! I normally use a paddle brush, only because anything that is vented gives me SO much static.

I'm in the market for a new one too.

[Julie Billingsley]

I don't use a brush normally. My hair is pretty wavy so I comb it with a wide tooth comb. But if I'm blowing it straight (which is rare), then I use a brush. I prefer a round one so I curl under the flippy stubborn ends.

[lauren grier]

that was my last disaster.. a round brush :D :D everything I Read said to use one........... um. ........... yeh no. I'm surprised I didn't go bald :D :D My hair is too psycho for a comb-- or I've never used the right kind of comb. I dunno how you girls do it lol

[ZaCola3]

I hardly brush my hair. I use a beechwood wooden comb (http://www.shopaccakappa.com/StoreBox/beechwood/421.htm) that I got from Acca Kappa years ago. Brushing my hair makes it all weird and fluffy.
That is the exact comb I use.
I have a paddle brush that I only use for blowdrying...I hate brushes.

[jsikardi]

Have you tried one of those cheapy combs that are meant for the showers?
My mom has some crazed-out, thick, curly hair - and she often doesn't bother to mess with it after she combs it out when it's wet.

(btw - as a girl with super fine, super thin, breaking-all-the-time blonde hair? I LOVE love LOVE my Grund Tourmaline Brush :P )

[krystalhartley]

I have fine, wavy hair. I've used a hair pick since junior high...probably started with a perm, but I like using it because it gives me more volume and slides right through and knots. I also round brush my ends if I'm actually styling my hair. Regardless, I HAVE to blow dry my hair or it looks nasty...like a wet cat.

I don't like paddle brushes at all because they mat my hair to my scalp and/or add static.

[lizzyfizzy]

i definately think it is in the technique.

[twentytinytoes]

I have a paddle brush, in fact I have 2 of the exact same ones in case i misplace one LOL I love it, and can't use anything else.