The Art of brushing your hair

Have you watched movies starring a woman sitting at her vanity, brushing her hair? It's usually a neutral scene, but the reason this alluring-style scene is included in so many movies is because the ritual of hair brushing is one of the ultimate ways in which a woman cares for herself. 

While we sing the praises of our beloved flat irons, hair dryers, and curling irons, the powers of a hair brush are tenfold - they are the unsung heroes of healthy scalp and hair. Healthy hair starts at the roots, where circulation feeds growth, and new growth leads to positive change. Consider hair brushing your mechanical cleansing, bringing healthy blood flow to your scalp without stripping oils which nourish your hair. 

Benefits of hair brushing:

1. Brushing distributes natural oils to lubricate your scalp and hair, resulting in healthy, shiny hair.

2. Removes loose hair

3. Brushing stimulates the capillaries, increasing circulation.

4. Daily brushing revs up hormone and oil producing glands, which keep the pores of your scalp (and hair) open, allowing them to breathe and retain their natural oils.

The art of brushing your hair

When it comes to combing through the hair, it is all about how you approach it. Always start from the ends and work your way up the hair shaft, ideally starting at the back of your head beneath the nape of your neck, then up through the sides of the crown of your head, and repeat on the sides from ends to roots. 

Show your hair some extra love by using the right brushes for different times of the day and for different purposes. Need some guidance? Here are our favorite brushes:

Mason Pearson Hairbrush

Mason Pearson hairbrushes have been loved by generations, a British design icon that still out performs its rivals.

The famous orange pad fills with air through a small hole in the tip of the brush, giving the hairbrush a luxurious soft cushion. The high quality boar bristle ensures beautiful results and longevity of use.

Wet Brush

This do-it-all brush detangles both wet and dry hair, and it also works amazingly on every texture, whether your strands are ultra-thick or ultra-thin. Thanks to the brand's signature Intelliflex bristles, tangles dissolve with ease, and the brush is also designed to expertly navigate around extensions. Bonus: It also comes in plenty of pretty color options.

R+ Co Round Brush

R+Co Creative Garren describes this round brush perfectly: "I designed this set of brushes for R+Co so that you can achieve the perfect blow dry. I believe that a great blow dry starts with having great brushes. While ceramic, metal and nylon round brushes can damage the hair; our round brushes are made with natural boar bristles, an ergonomic handle to lessen blow dry fatigue and a handcrafted wooden core that will leave the hair smooth and shiny."

How to get the best summer hair

Summer is one of the best seasons - from enjoying days at the beach or beside the pool, outdoor activities, summer can be such a blissful time. On the flip side, the summer heat, sweat, and humidity can make nearly every day feel like a bad hair day. Luckily, though, there are plenty of products that fight frizz, moisturize, provide UV protection, and keep your color in tip-top shape. So go ahead and make room on your hair shelf because we have you covered to rock your best summer hair while protecting your ‘do.

R+Co Sun Catcher

Supercharge your hair with this nourishing and protective leave-in conditioner that helps soften, seal, detangle and fight frizz. Can be used on damp or dry hair, alone or layered beneath styling products to optimize their performance.

R+Co Spiritualized Dry Shampoo Mist

What makes this dry shampoo unique? Well, unlike traditional powder cleansers, it’s a mist that also helps to soothe itchy and dry scalps. The micellar-based formula contains castor oil, a hero ingredient that draws moisture into hair, softening and keeping it looking luminous. It's also got a cooling effect that will be a boon for those rocking braids or a protective styles.

R+Co Trophy Shine + Texture Spray

With R+Co's TROPHY Shine Texture Spray applied, your hair will easily stay strong and where it belongs. Suitable for all hair types, this texturizing hairspray delivers selfie-worthy results thanks to its fuller's earth and sweet almond formula that remove excess oils and increase softness and fights frizz. Plus, it's finished with a warm, sultry scent that is sure to captivate your senses.

R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray

Set SAIL with this lightweight spray designed to create natural, shiny, voluminous waves. Adds volume and texture for effortless body and a tousled effect. Has style memory so you can style again throughout the day.

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Your resource for thick hair

If you are blessed with thick hair, you have plenty of volume to play with, but you may struggle with dryness and frizz. These are super common hair issues that those with thick hair struggle with.

Using the right tools and products is the answer to achieving smooth, bouncy, and glossy thick strands. And don’t forget manageable! Here is our curated list of the best products for thick hair.

Use a hair mask.

We love r+co’s Television Hair Masque.

Transform dry, styled and processed hair into camera-worthy perfection. This hair masque dramatically improves elasticity and manageability for all hair types while conditioning, deeply replenishing and fighting frizz.

Use a frizz tamer.

R+Co’s Moon Landing is an anti-humidity spray and frizz tamer in one!

This lightweight, aerosol spray controls frizz and absorbs instantly leaving a controlled satin finish and flexible hold. It tames flyaways and is designed to work in the toughest humidity = perfect for those with thick hair.

Apply an oil to your hair while wet and/or dry.

Your hair will reflect light with R+Co’s Two-Way Mirror oil. This lightweight, smoothing oil melts into hair leaving strands polished and lustrous without weighing them down.