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Tips For Hair Brushing

Brushing the hair regularly is essential both to free it of dust, dead cells and tangles and to stimulate the scalp.A brush which has bristles with rounded tips is best,since it is less likely to scratch the scalp or tear and split the hair. A rubber cushioned brush is the easiest to clean, and is more flexible for gentle styling.

In case of short hair : It is advisable to use a brush with short, densely spaced bristles. For long hair, a vent angle brush, 'which has lots of space between the bristles, is better for getting the tangles out. Radial brushes, which have a completely circular base, are the best choice for styling curls while blow drying.

Choice of combs :The choice of combs also depends on the type of hair. Wide-tooth combs are designed for very coarse or tightly curled hair. A fine toothed tail comb is used for lifting sections of hair, while blow drying, roller setting or for curling hair back into shape with out upsetting the overall style. In case of an ordinary comb, a plastic one with rounded teeth is ideal. The larger end should be initially used to ease it through the hair, and the fine end to get ,a smooth; even finish.

Most Effective way : The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground, and brush from the nape of the neck forwards towards the forehead. Short hair can be brushed right from the roots to the ,ends in one stroke, but in case of long hair, two strokes should be used for the length of each hair, to avoid stretching it.

Massage : A scalp massage should be resorted just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing this will stimulate the circulation, dislodge dirt and dandruff, and encourage hair growth. For a massage, fingers should be spread fan wise and slipped through the hair. With the thumbs pressed behind the ears, press down on the scalp with the fingertips. Now rotate the fingers so that they move the scalp over the bony structure of the head. You will feel your skin move and the scalp tingle. Move up an inch at a time until you have covered the whole head. It is a very simple procedure and takes only a few minutes to perform. The scalp should be massaged daily if time permits, or at least once a week.