Is it bad to brush your hair when it's wet?

Answer 1

no its actually a good thing. it straightens out the hair.

Answer 2

Seems like more of my hair comes out when I brush it when wet. I use a leave in conditioner or cream and then use a wide-toothed comb to get the tangles out.

Answer 3

I have heard that it is bad - it can cause breakage. I have a large wide toother comb that I may use in the shower with conditioner on my hair - but I never brush my hair when it is wet. My hair comes down about mid back.

Answer 4

Yes i think it is. I've heard when your hair is wet it stretches so when you brush it, it will break your hair. So get a good wide tooth comb to use when your hair is wet.
I got a cheap wide tooth comb from wal-mart and it doesn't pull or anything.

Answer 5

Your hair is more fragile when it is wet, so brushing your hair can cause breakage. Use a wide toothed comb, and brush after it's mostly dry.

Answer 6

I've heard that hair is weaker when it's wet because the water causes it to expand. But I've had no problems combing wet hair.

Answer 7

yes, use a a wide tooth comb instead. You know those horrible little fly-aways ...that's caused by hair breakage from a regular brush.

Answer 8

yes can give your hair split ends make sure your hair has been towel dried b4 you brush it use a blow dryer on low heat while brushing and use a leave in conditioner to give you hair sum volume

Answer 9

If your hair is curly STAY AWAY FROM THE BRUSH!!!!.
If it is not then it is ok.

Answer 10

i think that it is a good thing. i do it everyday. it does help get out your knots.