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:
Brushing distributes natural oils to lubricate your scalp and hair, resulting in healthy, shiny hair.
Removes loose hair
Brushing stimulates the capillaries, increasing circulation.
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."