Should you Brush your Hair When it’s Wet?

When you first step out of the shower there is a good chance you’re feeling as if you need to brush your hair, especially if you use a lot of products. If you feel like you have a huge tangle, you probably want to reach for that brush right away, and if you’re like everyone else, it’s probably within reach. Well, yes, we agree that tangles are no fun, but here’s the big question: should you be brushing your hair while it’s wet? As it turns out, you probably shouldn’t, because your hair is at its weakest when it’s wet. Imagine that. Even if you use the best leave in argan oil treatment on a regular basis, you’re going to find that your hair probably cannot survive long term exposure to the brush.

Your Hair at its Weakest, Even with Leave in Argan Oil

First of all, we want to say that tangles aren’t fun, but you need to think twice before you grab the brush and go crazy. Here’s the thing: your hair really is at its weakest when it’s wet, and with that being the case, brushing makes it more prone to damage. What kind of damage, you ask? It could be split ends, it could be breakage – so make sure you’re not yanking your hair when it’s wet. Something to note, however, is that sometimes, a better choice of a brush can make all the difference in the world.

For example, a wide tooth comb doesn’t tug on the hair quite as much, making it a far better choice for those who absolutely must address the tangles as they get out of the shower. This isn’t fool proof – not everyone is the same when it comes to hair, and if yours is already a bit weak, then you’re running a huge risk. Still, going the wide tooth route is going to be a lot better actually running a brush through your hair, so keep that in mind. Think of this in similar terms of using a flat iron on your hair right after a shower: just don’t do it.

So What are your Options?

We’ve probably put some fear into you, and your big question right now, is what are your options? What are you supposed to do if you can’t brush your hair? You have to do something, right? Well, you do have a few options, the first one, of course, being to do absolutely nothing. You could let your hair dry, or you could speed up the process with a hair dryer. Here’s the problem: most of us can’t wait that long. We sit there letting those tangles bug us endlessly until finally we give in and feel horrible about ourselves for the next few days. It’s very similar to that feeling you get after you eat an entire pizza on your own and wonder why you did it.

Okay, maybe it’s not that extreme, but there are definitely similar long term consequences. You know, grief, shame, self-hatred… The second option would be to simply use your fingers. It might cause a LITTLE bit of breakage, we’re not going to lie, but it won’t be quite as bad – not by a long shot. You can detangle without causing damage on a massive scale, and it will ultimately help you to feel better. Most importantly, it’s going to help you get rid of that nagging feeling at the bag of your skull.

Finally, you could simply use a detangler, as that will help to get rid of the problem without much intervention from you. It’s an extra step but much better than the alternative, to say the least. One of the most important things we can say, in addition to that, is that you need to make sure that your hair remains healthy and strong. This means using the best shampoo, the best conditioner, and most importantly an argan oil leave in treatment. Constant and obsessive care over your mane will keep it in good condition, whether you give in to the urge to brush it after your shower, or not.