Combing out dry hair

AKgirl · 03-06-2013, 01:29 PM

I have fine, lazy waves. I like definition, but volume and a more natural look. By error one day, I combed out my dry hair after product and styling and loved the look. Smooth, soft waves. I'm probably the odd one out, but I really like it! My hair doesn't get poofy. Anyone else? I'm guessing it only works for me cuz my waves are loose and I have very fine hair.

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turquoisecurls · 03-06-2013, 01:37 PM

I don't think you are the only one.
When I had to comb my dry hair because I wanted to cut layers in it ( I felt so guilty combing dry hair!) I had great volume without the poof I had before and it did not look so bad, just different. I will keep that in mind when my hair will not turn out the way I want it to as an alternative.
There is no right or wrong way , just what you like best!

Weathercurl · 03-06-2013, 02:41 PM

I do it all the time. I thought i was the only one, as combing and brushing seem to be no no's for lots of folks. If my hair isn't working for me the second day, I comb it out and it often looks nice and full with soft waves. I also will comb it out, spritz it with something light like Botanical Booster (or my new love, Wen 6/13 refreshing mist), then loosely pile it on top of my head and cover with a plastic shower cap (a lovely image). I leave it for 10-20 min while I finish getting ready in the morning. When i pull it off i just shake it out and go. I usually like it even better than the day i wash. Even after combing, the curls seem to find themselves again. The best part is I have more volume than I do the day I wash my hair. I'm starting to notice that a lot of fine haired wavies have their own little tweaks to the CG method - so interesting to read what others are doing!

OriginElle · 03-09-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AKgirl

I have fine, lazy waves. I like definition, but volume and a more natural look. By error one day, I combed out my dry hair after product and styling and loved the look. Smooth, soft waves. I'm probably the odd one out, but I really like it! My hair doesn't get poofy. Anyone else? I'm guessing it only works for me cuz my waves are loose and I have very fine hair.

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I am a newbee. Can you please post pics and method? I am desperate for what you are describing!

belwillcoily · 03-09-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OriginElle

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Originally Posted by AKgirl

I have fine, lazy waves. I like definition, but volume and a more natural look. By error one day, I combed out my dry hair after product and styling and loved the look. Smooth, soft waves. I'm probably the odd one out, but I really like it! My hair doesn't get poofy. Anyone else? I'm guessing it only works for me cuz my waves are loose and I have very fine hair.

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I am a newbee. Can you please post pics and method? I am desperate for what you are describing!

In your siggy you described your length as BSL (bra strap length) and you're going for BWL. What is BWL? I'm curious as this is an acronym I haven't come across...

TrackStar400 · 03-09-2013, 04:31 PM

I think its below waist length lol just guessin though. Im a newbie to all this.

AKgirl · 03-09-2013, 05:34 PM

Basically I wash, condition and add leave in (if needed) then product (which I'm still playing with), plop for a bit,let air dry all the way and then gently comb out.

First pic I used BRHG and the second and third was with loreal everstyle beach waves spray. I don't like the gritty feel with the beach waves spray. But I think it's cuz I sprayed some on after it was dry too. I like the loose waves with both. I'm tempted to try a new product or two, just don't know what yet.

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turquoisecurls · 03-09-2013, 06:43 PM

shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie instead of a leave in gives me great body and makes my hair very shiny( not greasy) when I comb my hair. A little goes a long way. I find it gives my hair great moisture , not curl enhancing .

morganrc · 03-10-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AKgirl

Basically I wash, condition and add leave in (if needed) then product (which I'm still playing with), plop for a bit,let air dry all the way and then gently comb out.

First pic I used BRHG and the second and third was with loreal everstyle beach waves spray. I don't like the gritty feel with the beach waves spray. But I think it's cuz I sprayed some on after it was dry too. I like the loose waves with both. I'm tempted to try a new product or two, just don't know what yet.

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You're hair is sooo pretty

It looks so fun and free!

bosanbo · 03-15-2013, 09:34 AM

From time to time I will comb my hair out, for sort of retro-glam waves. It works best when I use a wide-toothed comb and go from underneath. Combing from the top deflates the roots and makes my ends frizz, but gentle combing from below gives good glam hair 90% of the time. The other 10%... it's "why did I do that?!!"

Luuuuucy · 03-16-2013, 08:30 AM

I never thought about doing this on day two hair. I definitely don't want to comb out my day one hair but hmm.... Might try! I could see where combing it gently might smooth the waves and I could use just a spritz of water and conditioner to refresh.