Define Your Curls Using Denman Brush

Here is a easy to follow tutorial showing how I define my curls using the Denman Brush.
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[@tcampbell2186]

I don't understand for the life of me why it's called a wash and go when there is about an hour of work after you wash it.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Lol Girl I agree

[@fabulously695]

tcampbell2186 because after you've washed it and stymied you, you just go?

[@katwanyawest7312]

I know I'm late and you probably know this already by now. But, the name has more to do with the days you go without having to wash your hair. Some people get a week in without having to put any product or water on their hair. They just fluff their hair out in the morning for a few minutes and go. The initial wash day is just setting the hair so that you can have a low manipulation style.

[@olenti]

Katwanya West Thanks for this explanation! I didn't know why they were called W&G until now, and now it makes sense lol

[@celeste821]

That's cause it's not. A wash and go is wash put product in shake and done. She is defining her curls

[@tzezukokoneko8942]

OMG! I just found this method out last weekend as well. I was playing in my hair, and i knew the denman brush makes my curls pop - so decided to put a little gel on it and see if it held....I kept the style ALL WEEK! and just slightly separated the curls through the course of the weak and gave it a refresh with a spritz of water and a pat of oil each morning. BEST WASH AND GO EVER! I'm grateful someone made a video for folks struggling to find the perfect wash n go for them. this is awesome!

[@MaxineShaw_84]

I know this video is old, but the stylist who did my DevaCut pointed out that so many women have the same issue in their crown because that's where we let the warm/hot water stream onto our hair. It is a form of heat damage. So, lowering the temp to where I can stand it and rinsing my hair in 2 halves helps to keep the water from concentrating on that one spot on my head has helped a lot.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

tinawina That is true but it's also normal to have multiple textures . Because someone has multiple texture it doesn't me damage . It just means they have more that one curl pattern. After I went natural my family did too and we all have that loser curl pattern in the crown

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

tinawina Oh I don't use hot water b/c I have eczema. That causes me to itch like crazy so I shower in luke warm water so that's not a issue for me

[@melodie1844]

tinawina that makes a lot of sense now that I think about it. Thanks for the tip

[@jaecharles8871]

i don't let the hot water run on my crown, it hits the back of my head and neck... so by your explanation, that area should be the loosest for me. it isn't. my loose area is at the very front, close to my forehead and eyes, where I don't let the water run unless I turn around to face the water in the shower.

[@nicolelewis6312]

Warm water doesn't cause heat damage.

[@TheCozyCornerWithAliphia]

Natural hair really becomes you. I love how you are embracing it.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you Sis

[@angelitallanos5443]

Ali'sJourney you are ver right

[@claibornegm]

I know exactly what you are saying about different hair textures in various points in your head! I really love you showing this video. I have learned so much and cannot wait until i try this method. I need a dryer because I usually just wait till my roots are stretched. You showed me I don't have to wait. TY.

[@MrsLegalDiva]

Happy New Year Traycee. Thanks for all the great videos this year.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for all your support

[@uniqueorganicshaircare9880]

I just used a denman brush today for the first time and omg 😲 my curls were popping lol

[@jeremyjohnson9294]

Thank you for this video because I always thought that this brush wouldn't work on my but your they only youtuber that explains the process thoroughly so thank you

[@datsexiepana]

Traycee, I just wanted to say your site encouraged me to go natural and learn how to properly care for my hair 8 or 9 years ago and for that I am grateful! Full head of thick, healthy natural hair and many of women I've convinced along the way, I am glad to see you still reaching out and sharing your journey. Good luck as a newly natural! 😉

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

datsexiepana aww thank you 😘

[@morganbrown7922]

im so mad rn. before i cut my hair and embraced my natural curliness i had a denman brush and used it as a normal brush and i threw it away coz it kept making my hair really frizzy when i wanted it straight...them times when you know nothing😤

[@doejohn6197]

Morgan Brown Who throws away a $20 hair brush?? 🤨

[@jordynb6324]

Doe John somebody that can’t use it anymore and it’s to late to return it 😂 I’m playing ion know

[@jordynb6324]

Too^

[@Feliceymystyle]

Your curls are definitely popping

[@AfroFemme]

LOL...I remember those bathroom tutorials...Thanks for the hair tip!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+AfroFemme lol Thanks for watching

[@sunnijames2802]

I love the excitement when you find something that works for you. That's the key It has to work for your hair and texture. Tfs

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Yes it's always exciting when you find something that works . Thanks for watching

[@NettaMonique]

Your hair texture is sooo pretty Tray. Must try this

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+NettaMonique .. Thank you Sis

[@juliettewalker2859]

Very lovely curls are on point loved this video thank you

[@marjoriecoleman]

I like that technique, definitely will try this!😍

[@sevenaka7]

great video thanks! only thing is this method would add even more time to my wash and go. I have thick hair so id have to take small sections. but my goal is to limit gels and use more curl creams and I may need to incorporate this method to get more definition. thanks again

[@cdchase6116]

thankbyou so very much!...i even REMOVED every other row on my denman brush...super cool curls😉😉😉

[@TandZAptLife]

Thank you for the old school background. I look for those videos more!

[@BronxJazzy]

I find that when I use the denman after I've applied products it shrinks more but when I detangle with the denman after I've shampooed and while the dc is in it allows my curls to be more defined when I style but without the shrinkage. Have you tried conditioner only wash and goes?

[@dawnj5470]

Great job . I will try this on my next wash and go.. Because mine wash and go' always look like crazy!! And I have natural for almost six years. I just normally wear braid outs and twist outs

[@Donna_R.S.1167]

very informative.....I will try that.....thanks for sharing

[@tushay67]

tracy, your skin is flawless.thank you thank you for this video, I bought a denman brush, and I didn't get what everybody was talking about.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you

[@BeautifullyCreatedXo]

When doing my niece's hair (she's natural ) I would put the gel in my hand and twist it individually. It would take FOREVER ! Im glad that I saw this method & I will deff have to try it :)

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@trophiedouglas]

Thats so pretty! Awesome results!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you

[@BdewithShlinda]

I will try this... Wish me luck! Merry Christmas Tracie

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Just be ready for tons of shrinkage lol . Thank you . Merry Christmas to you and your family 😘

[@brittany.381]

I know lots of people do it already but I would like some eyeshadow tutorials 😳 Your makeup always looks good

[@angelaroberts3563]

I'm going to try this! Thank you

[@Indigodrought]

Thanks for the tip about the gel

[@TheChristianBudgeter]

Great demonstration! I'm going to try this.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@kaiijones2043]

Thanks doll omg.lifesaver I really needed this....😍😍😍😍

[@LadyJusticehair]

Thanks for sharing will need to try this

[@discoveringthestoryoflife]

Love love love love my denman brush

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you

[@marchellelittle]

Subscribed! Your hair is beautiful! ❤❤

[@tywanbrown3034]

TFS, i'm going to give this technique a try. I haven't tried a WashNGo yet but i'm ready to try different things in 2016

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Yes I want to try new things too . It so many styles I haven't even tried yet

[@AlexMissick]

your curls are so beautiful!!!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you

[@domingo8882]

i used the knock off brush to comb through conditioner in my sisters natural hair and yes it made her curls very defined

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

I'm so happy it worked for you too

[@nicolebarnes6376]

I am going to try this because the front and sides of my hair is curly but the back of my hair is is straight... I am newly natural as well. I love your channel. keep up the awesome work you are doing

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@Kendallwo]

yes!!!! I miss these type of videos!!!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching 😘

[@newchick10]

Love the curls. Great video.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you

[@DrShony]

I have the same problem with a small section at the top of my head. The curl pattern seems to be nonexistent. Great tutorial. Can't wait for the K-I-S-S 2016 challenge. So ready

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Yes I'm so excited for this challenge. I haven't done a challenge in so long so I'm hyped

[@AlexciaLinette]

Thanks for sharing...I have tried it and got lots of frizz, but now I plan to do it this way!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@Mina_Loyal]

I'm going to try this. I usually wear my hair straight or braid outs.

[@blasianboyxdful]

my hair does the same on the top, it just doesn't curl in certain places

[@nonenone4265]

Would u share ur recipe for the aloe and water spray u use. The measurements and what kind of gel are u using.

[@ncmomtofive]

You have beautiful curls!!!

[@judis9184]

Your hair came out really nice. I've been natural almost 4 years and I'm still learning about my hair. I've tried the Denman brush and I get crazy frizz and shrinkage!!! I will have to try it using tension the way you did it. 😃. Thanks for the video. Please keep them coming. . By the way what is your Periscope address? Thanks.

[@jessalynk5545]

+Judith Ross try bandin or african threading it right after to streach it out

[@cbrown377]

I'm only 7 months in! I'm trying this ASAP!

[@ericadavis477]

Thanks for great info!

[@cbabego]

Nice results!!

[@MrGhanasbest]

Basically shingling just using brush to distribute gel or product instead of fingers

[@tigerlily976]

Hello, love you video, just wondering do you modify your denman brush?

[@jacienz]

It's really amazing how different hair reacts to the same product. I tried the denman brush and gel. I ended up having to cut off 3-4 inches of hair . with the brush and gel, my hair curled right up to my scalp and it actually locked. and i had problems detangling it.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+ranoka Oh no that's horrible

[@jacienz]

+Traycee Simmons It's alright. You can learn things sometimes through trial and error. I always suspected that my hair doesn't like gel, but people had been having such marvelous results, i was like 'ITS JUST A MENTAL THING' - 'its just my imagination' -- turned out the hair doesn't like gel or the denman brush, the hair just curled right up and locked, couldn't get the thing to unfurl, and trying to wash it out made it worse.

[@xBeyondMystery]

Hi! I'm glad I found someone with a hair similar to mine. I even have that problem with the hair on the top of my head not curling like other parts! I recently got the Denman D41 after reading many comments about people saying that the D3 and D4 were hard for afro, thick hair (kind of my case, my hair is a bit mixed) the thing is that while it's ok to detangle, it doesn't define my curls as my old paddle brush (now broken) did , which has the rows disposed a bit closer. Apparently my curls like to stick really close together so I was wondering... would it be worth it to get a Denman D4 with closer rows? thank you!

[@herlucidsky]

Yes the denman can be tricky. I hear so many complain about it causing breakage and frizz but it's definitely all about technique and making sure to never use the denman on tangled hair. I use to specifically use the denman for shed hair removal as well as lint removal from my daughters hair. For some reason it's the most effective at removing them. As far as using the denman for wash n go's. I realized that that it was so effective at defining curls that it was the cause of excessive shrinkage so whenever I do wash no go's I only use my fingers.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Yes tons of shrinkage. I wasn't ready lol

[@herlucidsky]

+KISSseventyseven Ha! That's why I will no longer use it for wash n go's. I get way less shrinkage when I just use my fingers.

[@LaBacanitaYaniqueque]

Oh my gosh, I also bought a Denman a year ago only to be disappointed that it made my curls a frizzy mess so I've stuck to the' praying hands' method and 'raking' to define my curls. I'm so gonna try this for my next wash n go. Lately I've been using the rake and shake method and it gives amazing volume on first day hair. Have you ever tried that method before?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

I love the rake and shake method also . Thanks for watching

[@Tscranton1]

WOW!!! Now I have to find that brush..

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+Tanya Scranton I believe Sally's Beauty Supply carries Denman brushes

[@Tscranton1]

I saw on Instagram about your father in law....Sorry for your loss..GOD BLESS YOU AND HUSBAND!!! AND FAMILY, Amen..Thank you for all you do..LOVE YA

[@DSLAlex4]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@jayjays2959]

Why didn't I think of that thanks for this video

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+Jeanneen Strand Your welcome

[@Crystallightreikihealing]

What gel do you use?

[@MsEveMarie]

Oooommggg when did you go natural (rhetorical bc I read the description lol). I used to follow you years ago and your hair is still longer than mine!!

[@BrookieBearMama]

I have the same thing at the crown of hair. My hair is past bra strap and I still haven't figured out what the crown wants to be lol.

[@shondale71]

Love it!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@joq651]

Wish i had the same hair texture as hers

[@sinc3na]

Shout out to @mschanda I loved her bathroom videos!

[@rrobertson4191]

It's very pretty. Since you used the wide tooth comb first then the denman does that mean the finger detangle only/no comb method didn't work for you?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+Rachel Robertson I still detangle all week with my co washes but on wash day I detangle with a comb. lol I had to use a wide tooth comb first because that denman brush would not go through my thick hair unless I did that first lol. So basically when I co washing I do the finger method and wash day I detangle with a comb

[@eVaniwithaV]

AAAHHH This looks so good! You have a really pretty texture. Def motivation to keep transitioning!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you Sis

[@toridakota7787]

Traycee Simmons

[@pinkgrapes23]

I'm going to try

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@feliciaaldridge2023]

Beautiful!

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+Felicia Aldridge Thank you

[@theycallmemo]

your hair is everything!! do you recommend I use this brush with ny shorter length?

[@msquared96]

My hair is on the shorter side and it works fine for me

[@BklynBabe]

looks great!! me and brushes don't get along at all :( and I hear you on multitexture, lol, everything but the kitchen sink on my head.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Hahaha it's crazy how you can have multiple textures

[@BklynBabe]

+KISSseventyseven but I did try it, cuz you know, even though I knew my hair hates brushes, I had to follow the natural hair hype and buy one lol. It has just been sitting here collecting dust. The tension definitely helps, plus having products that have slip to the gawds :) but I feel I lose more hair. I may need to modify mine, but yes, this was highly educational, so thanks so much. The back of my head which is 4a/b thready/cottony loved it the most, curls poppin'!!!, my 3a/b/c top low density area was straight, and my 4c cottony/kinky sides were like bih please. LOL! Yes I rep for all y'all! I love the extra curling, aka shrinkage, as it keeps the hair up off my clothes, which I need right now if I'm going to retain any length next year.

[@carlyn2stars]

Looks real nice! Have you used Flaxsee Gel DIY? or the DIY Shea Butter cream mix? Just thought I'd ask, I can't wan't to try them myself.

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Yes I have used the whip Shea butter but the flaxseed gel I haven't tried yet and I'm so excited to try it

[@theandrealiane]

Gorgeous curls! My crown is a different texture as well. What gel did you use?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+TheALGLifestyle I'm sorry I forgot to mention it in the video. I was using Eco Styling Gel the Argon Oil one

[@theandrealiane]

+KISSseventyseven thanks! :)

[@shelbyvan]

Gorgeous

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thank you

[@beautyyismyname09]

Great video Traycee!! Will this work with the Felicia Leatherwood detangler brush????

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

I don't know . I don't have that brush . I recently learned about it and I want to purchase it soon

[@Unique-pw9tt]

Traycee love the video but question what gel did u use?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Eco Styling Gel with Argan Oil

[@HairDeLaCreme]

🤔 going to try this on Thursday

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Thanks for watching

[@babytaurus12able]

Can this work for 4b/4c hair and also what kind of gel are you using?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

I'm not sure .. I used Eco styling gel Argan oil

[@Sunshineblazefire]

hair types?

[@AsrielAsitgets]

You gone have to tell me what the top of your hair does lol I have a small patch of hair at my crown that doesn't seem to want to curl myself I've even cut some of my relaxed ends(not much at all too scary) just to see what it does its so loose she barely wants to make a spiral up there lol

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+Asriel Asitgets Yep thats my hair . Its a much loser texture up there

[@Soflachick2011]

Hi. Is this the classic Denman or the freeflow d31 or d41? Thanks

[@nicollettes4665]

Yes I was wondering this too and im not sure what to get

[@nirinatjstheimmoldsvor8916]

Love your hair! My hair only gets really frizzy. I can't get defined curls on my hair, why? I feel like I've tried everything, am I doing something wrong?

[@taalyiahharris310]

Nirina Tjøstheim Moldsvor try to find a good cream maybe because I struggle with dry natural hair and my hair would curl but it would get frizzy so I started using a cream on cantu's line & it started to moisturize and define my curls

[@kyla6168]

I have type 3b/3c hair and what i do is get a conditioner or cream, twist individual curls and they end up defined! Only problem is shrinkage so i don't do it often

[@AntsyIrk]

What is her curl pattern? My hair looks exactly like hers and I've been wondering. I also have that weird patch of hair that doesn't seem to fit in with the other curls lol

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+Krystina Wright I'm a 3c/4a

[@AntsyIrk]

Thank you so much! Awesome video! (:

[@TheLeaRaeShow]

Is that the same brush that's been around forever...or is this a new brush? TFS

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

+MrsLB Nope its the old school Denman brush

[@PhaMa1002]

Traci, what kind of gel did you use?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

Eco Styling Gel in Argan Oil

[@PhaMa1002]

+KISSseventyseven Okay, thank you for your response. :)

[@jackie12199]

Finally somebody knows what I'm going through

[@keiannawelch5284]

instead of gel can u use caster oil

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

You can use what ever you want . I only use gel for hold

[@keiannawelch5284]

Oh kk

[@LickMyKicks03]

omg those curls almost made me choke💀their PERFECT.

[@StephandNia]

Where can I purchase a Denman brush?

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

I purchased mine from Sally's Beauty Supply Store I think

[@StephandNia]

+KISSseventyseven thank you & I luv ur channel

[@zondreab6689]

ah the middle of my head is lose too for some reason

[@BabyfaceMillz]

Beautiful hair! You kind of resemble Meagan Good lol

[@OROgoldenpair1]

the thing is.... there's a lot of gel in ur hair involved. how long does this style last? bc a lot of gel in my hair = buildup for me lol

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

RhodainChristJesus I don't have a issue with build up because I shampoo my hair weekly

[@dellamassaley976]

This is old as hell and you probably won’t reply. But what gel did you use or do you use? Did the gel breaks your hair? I’m really wondering if gels do breaks natural hair😩..

[@TrayceeSimmonsKISS]

I used Eco Styler Olive Oil

[@jamespetty9920]

You look like a pretty version of Natalie Nunn

[@kenziawar1159]

I love your curls.. please any Young you tuber lets support each other 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6icXmOtpt15m5I

[@WTFVIDSok]

Brushing your hair that much leads to loss of protein.