Ask Luke: Should You Brush Your Hair When It’s Wet?

One of the questions we get a lot in salon is whether you should brush your hair when it’s wet – does it damage the hair or ruin your style? Here’s what Luke had to say.
“It depends what style you’re trying to create. If you want beautiful curls, then actually it’s better not to brush your hair when it’s wet. I like to soak dry hair in water so it separates into pieces on its own, and then you diffuse the hair, without combing it. If you do need to detangle, then you can brush and wet the hair again to do so.
“It’s fine to use a wide comb or one of our Detangling Brushes when the hair is wet, but for cool girl texture, I’d advise not brushing it at all once you’ve done so. Otherwise it takes out all of the texture and definition, and the hair starts to look quite solid.
“When it comes to hair health, seek out brushes with flexible bristles as these won’t snag or break the hair like firmer ones can.”