Why a Wide-Tooth Comb Saves Your Wet Hair (Video)

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Ever wonder why wet hair snaps so easily?

Ever wonder why wet hair snaps so easily?

The Right Tool for Wet Hair

Discover how a simple comb can keep wet hair from snapping, and the key tip you'll hear at the end.

Verdict

The verdict is clear: use a wide-tooth comb on wet hair, and reserve a brush for dry hair only. This prevents snapping and reduces hair in the sink.

Why Wet Hair Breaks

When hair soaks up water, its hydrogen bonds loosen, letting each strand stretch far beyond its dry limit. The outer scales lift, making strands grip and knot. A fine-tooth comb catches those knots and yanks them, causing breakage.

Gentle Wet Detangling

First, apply conditioner and leave it for two to three minutes so the hair slides. Use your fingers to loosen big knots while the conditioner stays in. Hold the section above your scalp so any tug stops at your hand, then start combing the last five centimeters of the ends, working upward.

Comb or Brush?

Choose tools that match the hair state. A wide-tooth comb, preferably wooden or smooth plastic, glides through wet hair without tearing. For dry hair, a soft paddle or cushion brush smooths without pulling. Fine-tooth combs are best for neat partings or lice, not for wet detangling.

Start Length

Begin combing about five centimeters from the ends, letting the hair smooth before you work upward.

Quote

Remember: comb from the bottom up, letting knots come apart the way they went in.

Hot Water for Lice

If lice or scalp infection has occurred, soak the comb in water hotter than fifty-five degrees Celsius for ten minutes, or replace it.

The one tip

The one habit that cuts breakage is to always start with a wide-tooth comb on wet hair, beginning at the ends and working upward, and only switch to a brush once the hair is dry.

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