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What if we told you the way you’ve been combing your hair is wrong?

I Changed the Way I Comb Hair After a Hairstylist Told Me This

lakshmiprasad S

When combing, the goal is to avoid putting excessive pressure on the scalp, Nasta says.

Apply product before combing.

Combing your hair harshly can lead to breakage and hair loss.

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Roz Milk Hair Serum

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Detangle smartly.

Then use awide-tooth combto gently remove the knots while avoiding excessive force to prevent breakage and hair loss.

Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Wide-Tooth Comb

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Comb wet hair with care.

Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Wide-Tooth Comb

Since wet hair is more fragile, avoid applying more tensile pressure on the sensitive strands.

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Be careful with back-combing.

Back-combing frequently can cause breakage near the roots and midlengths of the hair.

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Leaving the oil overnight helps soften and naturally detangle the hair.

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This article first appeared onVogueIndia.

Crown Affair The Calming Scalp Serum for Dry & Sensitive Scalp