No, you should not brush your hair after applying curl cream.
It's essential to understand that brushing after applying curl cream can disrupt your desired curl pattern and often leads to unwanted frizz. According to the reference, using brushes or combs after applying curl cream is not recommended; they are best used before washing your hair to remove knots and tangles.
Here's a breakdown of why brushing after curl cream is a no-no:
- Curl Disruption: Brushing can pull apart the curls that the curl cream is designed to define and hold together.
- Frizz: Separating the curls can create frizz, undoing the smoothing and defining benefits of the curl cream.
- Definition Loss: The defined, bouncy curls will become loose and less structured.
Instead of brushing after applying curl cream, consider these practices:
- Detangle Before: Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to detangle hair before showering and applying the curl cream.
- Apply Carefully: Gently apply the curl cream to your hair using your fingers, scrunching and smoothing through the hair. Start with a small amount of curl cream and add more as needed for the hair’s texture and length.
- Finger Coiling: Once the curl cream is applied, you can further define your curls by finger-coiling individual strands if desired.
- Air Dry or Diffuse: Allow your hair to air dry or use a diffuser attachment on your blow dryer for gentle drying without disrupting your curls.
| Action | Recommended Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Detangling with wide comb | Before washing hair | Remove knots, prepare hair for washing and applying curl cream |
| Applying curl cream | After washing hair | Define curls, reduce frizz, add moisture |
| Brushing hair | Before washing hair | Remove tangles, not advised after applying curl cream |
| Drying hair | After application | Allow curls to set, minimize frizz, maintain curl pattern |
