Teasing Brushes

You use a teasing brush by making sure the hair is free of any tangles or knots. Then, determine where you want to backcomb and create 1-inch sections. Lift the section of hair, holding the ends up towards the ceiling.

Place the teasing brush about an inch to a half-inch away from the root. Then, brush the hair down towards the scalp. Keep brushing in this direction until the desired volume is achieved. Work section by section until finished.

Teasing combs usually feature nylon bristles, while teasing brushes usually have boar bristles or a mix of nylon and boar bristles.

Boar bristles make the brush more versatile than a comb as they are better at gripping the hair than nylon bristles. Boar bristles can also smooth down flyaways and distribute the hair’s natural oils.

Brushes are assumed to be less damaging on the hair than traditional teasing combs.

You can use a teasing brush for backcombing and creating volume. But, they have other uses too. Teasing brushes can be used to style baby hairs and tame flyaways with hairspray. If the teasing brush has a pointed end, they can create parts and sectioning hair for styling.

Yes, a teasing brush is suitable for use on all hair types. If you want to work with larger sections of hair, be sure to choose a teaing brush with a larger brush head.

If you are not careful, teasing brushes can be rough on your hair. Prevent this by being gentle while using the brush—don’t tease too aggressively. But overall, teasing brushes tend to be less damaging than teasing combs.

Using a teasing brush adds tons of volume and style. When using a teasing brush with boar bristles, you can expect added hair health benefits like added shine and nourishment.

Teasing brushes can have boar bristles or a mix of boar and nylon bristles. Boar bristles grip the hair and boost hair health by creating shine and distributing the scalp’s natural oils.

If the teasing brush has nylon bristles, those will help penetrate the hair and reduce unwanted static.

Clean a teasing brush by removing any loose strands stuck in the bristles. Use a gentle soap like baby shampoo to remove any product build-up or debris. Rinse thoroughly without submerging the brush in water.