3 Reasons Why We Use a Detangler Brush for Natural Hair
Circa 2011, in the natural hair community Denman brushes used to be all the rave. However, actually designed as a blow out brush, we found that Denman brushes handles were too thin, the brush was difficult to control, it was notorious for giving hand cramps and detangling took way too long.
Now with more suitable options available on the market, it’s important that we not only know how to properly use tools, but also the reasons why we use them to help simplify our wash days. This blog post will outline 3 reasons why we use detangling brushes for natural hair.
#1: Helps Cut Down On Time
Let’s be honest, thorough finger detangling is hard. We are very realistic that there are many women who cannot and will not effectively finger detangle their own hair. Giving 1-2 hours to painstakingly detangle just isn’t realistic and we have a tendency to gloss over our prime problem areas when our arms get tired.
Learning how to use the awesome, seamless detangling tools on the market is a life and time saver. Proper and patient tool usage assists in the complete removal of shed hair without damage to the hair. It also helps to significantly reduce the time spent detangling your hair, because who has time for that?!
“Pro Tip: When using a tool to detangle, start at the ends and work slowly up the hair shaft in small sections. If you encounter resistance or a knot, put the tool down and concentrate on separating the knot and dislodging the shed hair that’s been caught up. Once the knot is resolved, resume the tool detangling.”
#2: Can Help to Reduce Breakage
When the appropriate detangler brushes are properly used, they can help reduce breakage. Pulling your hair apart too roughly with your fingers is very easy to do when trying to undo stubborn knots.
“The bristles of detangler brushes help to loosen and separate knots, tangles and snags making it easier to work through your hair during wash day.”
A quality detangler brush will glide through knots without pulling or breaking your hair. This can help reduce the amount breakage and general mechanical damage to your hair over time.
#3: Painless and Gentle
Although we’re grown adults, that doesn’t make some of us exempt from being tender-headed (Aishia slowly raises her hand).
Quality detangler brushes have a flexible handle for a comfortable grip that won’t lead to painful hand cramps.
Looking for the perfect detangler brush? We’re excited to announce that we’re releasing our new Black Girl Curls Thique Curl Detangler Brush for pre-order starting this Wednesday, January 10th!
Our new Thique Curl Detangler features a long, durable handle that fits comfortably in your hand, long bristles that are flexible and bend with your curls and a wide width whic h makes it easier to detangle your hair without the notorious “crunch” sound/
The Thique Curl Detangler Brush gently detangles all curls with ease, even the ones not found on the infamous curl chart. We recommend using this brush on wet hair that has been fully saturated with conditioner. This brush can also be used to set your curls with your favorite styling products.
