Myth: You shouldn't brush your hair when you get out of the shower.
You've heard people say you should never brush wet hair, right? Is this a valuable tip, or a misleading old legend? Well, this myth's original intention was to prevent damage to your hair while it's heavy, dripping, and vulnerable. But brushing your hair right out of the shower is not always a bad thing.
You should just try to avoid brushes that will catch on the ends of your hair while they're clumped together from moisture. This can rip the hair and cause knots. Otherwise, brushes can actually help smooth hair that's been tussled by your fingers, or a high flow shower head. And, because brushes have more surface area than combs, they can tackle larger patches of hair at a time (especially important for thick or wavy hair), and may cause less tangles than fine toothed combs, which can bunch the hair as you guide it through.
Avoid: brushes with hard, hair-like bristles, or brushes with an unusually tight stalk of bristles. Also, for wet hair, don't use brushes with unusually short bristles that will get lost in voluminous tresses.
Try: brushes with thick, plastic bristles that are stronger than your hair. If you can, find a brush with bristles set far apart from each other, with small plastic balls anchored to the top of each. These will allow the brush to glide more easily through your hair, and will help avoid cutting your scalp.
Tip: Before showering, brush your hair to remove tangles. This will help you lather and rinse with ease. When you're done, spritz on a de-tangler before brushing, which will give your hair a harmless oily glaze.