There’s nothing worse than looking in the mirror after a long ride or while traveling only to see your hair going every which way except the way you want it.
Well, there may be one worse thing – not being able to get a comb or brush through the tangles because they’ve tousled your hair in ways you can’t even fathom.
Do you leave your hair and say ‘oh well’ or do you learn how to use a travel detangling brush like a pro and look like styled up no matter how much you travel?
We vote for using a detangling brush, but not until you know how to use it right.
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Start From The Bottom
It’s frightening to look in the mirror and see your hair a tangled mess – we know, but don’t just dive in and start brushing. It takes a lot of TLC, starting at the bottom of your hair.
Grab a small section (only an inch or two) at the bottom and slowly pull the brush through. Detangling bristles quickly dissipate the tangles, and you won’t feel any pain if you start low and work your way up. If you have to pull too hard, you went up too high, come down a bit, and try again.
Once you get rid of the tangles in that small section, slowly work your way up the same hair strands, only an inch or two at a time, using a detangling hairbrush slowly and methodically to bring your hair back to normal, eventually working your entire head.
Seal Your Hair With Leave-In Conditioner
Your hair loves moisture but loses it quickly when you’re out and about. Seal your hair with a leave-in conditioner and you won’t have a dry, hot mess when you look in the mirror. Tangles are one thing – dry tangles are a whole new ballgame.
Sealing your hair with a moisturizer makes it easier to remove the tangles with a detangling brush. You don’t want to break your hair, you just want to remove the tangles, which if you have to use too much pressure and your hair is already dry from the environment, leads to a hairy mess.
Use Your Travel Detangling Hairbrush Often
Even when you are on-the-go, brush your hair often when you’re out. If you leave the tangles to themselves all day long, you’ll end up with a windy, tangled mess which could also with time lead to hair damage and hair loss.
Carry an all-in-one detangling brush that has an integrated compact mirror for quick touch up. Pull it out periodically and check on your tresses. If they’re tangled, brush them right away. This way as the day goes on, you’ll be working with a detangled head of hair rather than creating more tangles on top of the existing ones.
Keep It Clean
Yes, even though you wash your hair often (hopefully not too often), brushes get dirty. You’ll have hair, bacteria, and even skin cells on the bristles. Pull the hair off after each use, and try to use a travel hairbrush that has a full protective cover to protect bristles from getting dirty and bent.
Don’t Leave Home Without Your Detangling Compact Brush
A good detangling travel brush is your best beauty friend. It helps you through those times that your hair goes every which way and needs a quick fix, and also keeps your hair healthy. Take care of your hair and you’ll have beautiful and shiny locks of hair no matter where you go.
Knowing the right way to brush your hair with a detangling brush eliminates the stress of going out and knowing you’ll look wind-blown. We’ve all been there, but thankfully the travel detangling brushes are there to save the day (and our hair!)
