How to Brush Hair with Boar and Nylon

Last Updated: December 27, 2021

Boar and nylon bristle brushes can be fantastic. The nylon untangles your hair, and the boar bristles condition your hair, giving it a healthy shine! The boar bristles pull your scalp's sebum down each strand and both lubricate and smooth it, making it softer and easier to manage. The problem is that you have to use it a certain way to fully benefit from this kind of brush.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Washing Your Hair (Optional)

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Comb your hair before wetting it. If you have a hard time getting your hair wet, try combing it under running water as well.
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Use a shampoo that is not damaging for your hair. Some shampoos dry your hair out, making it brittle and unmanageable. Massage your scalp gently, using back and forth motions rather than circular motions that twist your hair and break it. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

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3
Use a conditioner. Make sure that you don't put this on your scalp. Massage it gently into your hair, from the nape of your neck down to the ends. Wait 5 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
4
Give your hair a final rinse in cold water. This will give it a healthy shine.
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Air dry it by fluffing it with your hands.

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Part 2

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Brushing Your Hair

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Pull your hair into three sections. Use a comb to pull one section over each shoulder and leave one on your back.
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Start brushing one section with your boar and nylon bristle brush. Start at the roots and work your way down gently. Take about as long as ten minutes on each section to fully distribute the natural oils. Yes, this does take a while, but do this twice daily and you will see miraculous results.
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Work your way through all three sections.
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Take your time. This is a slow process, but you want to ensure that the oils have been evenly distributed. For some, this may take an hour if they have extremely thick hair, but it's worth it. Don't rush!
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Pull the brush across your scalp to finish, and you're done! Enjoy your smooth, healthy, shiny hair!

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