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7 Styling Mistakes That Are Probably Destroying Your HairThese pros have come to the (hair) rescue |
The Mistake: Brushing Your Hair With a Gunky Brush We're all probably guilty of using an old brush with lots of hair strands, product residue, dead skin cells, and other gunk caked on. Not only is this an unsanitary practice, but it also affects how well your hair brush works. "You need the full length of the bristle in order for the brush to be effective and do its job well. When you have the entire brush wrapped in hair, the job will be harder to do and will not come out as good," notes Brad Mondo, a celebrity hairstylist and influencer.
There are a couple solutions. The first, says Mondo, is to designate brushes for specific needs. For instance, use a detangling brush for pre-styling, a hollow round brush for blow drying, a flat paddle brush for smoothing. It's also smart to purchase a brush cleaning device, such as the Olivia Garden The Brush Cleaner, $13.95. "You should do this after every blow dry to ensure you get the best results from your brushes," says Mondo.
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There are a couple solutions. The first, says Mondo, is to designate brushes for specific needs. For instance, use a detangling brush for pre-styling, a hollow round brush for blow drying, a flat paddle brush for smoothing. It's also smart to purchase a brush cleaning device, such as the Olivia Garden The Brush Cleaner, $13.95. "You should do this after every blow dry to ensure you get the best results from your brushes," says Mondo.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: The Mistake: Wearing Too-Tight Ponytails All the Damn Time