don’t buy the unbrush!!

[@gwendolyneortiz4152]

This is great info and I appreciate when advice doesn't fall in the consumerism rabithole

[@toebiter69]

Yes. People need to start understanding they don't have to have everything!

[@justabearbrowsingyoutube4968]

I feel comments like yours is done under a certain agenda. People will buy products like this because they think it’s an improvement of modern technology considering the alinement of bristles. That can be said is true, but the same can be achieved by angling most brushes a certain way. It’s not blind consumption without any thought as virtue signaling or self-righteous boasters at the expense of others wants people to believe; but it is people being attracted to products that will make their life easier. Sometimes it’s better to stop and think on what one has, and how it can be used another way to achieve the same effect. That is the point. Socially ostracizing people for moral points isn’t.

[@justabearbrowsingyoutube4968]

@@toebiter69Please stop virtue signaling. That isn’t what it is about. 🙄

[@goatedplayer1892]

@@justabearbrowsingyoutube4968stfu you sounds stupid

[@miryam815]

​@@justabearbrowsingyoutube4968 you sound like the one with "an agenda" right now ngl lol. weird reaction to a pretty normal comment

[@biancaelizabethsmith8838]

This makes sense why in olden movies, girls are getting their hair brushed so perfectly and in straight lines 🤣

[@bunniiluvin]

That’s actually why !! The brushes could easily get tangled in the misses hair.

[@cottoncandiez8872]

In olden movies they're probably using boar bristle brushes

[@mag-narwhal]

It's always interesting to me how we sometimes lose things we used to know

[@user-pt5cl2ro6f]

​@@mag-narwhalwell I would assume it wasn't very common knowledge for the public either. I assume it's passed down orally by their mothers. Probably the people getting their hair brushed also didn't know and only the servants would. And others just got it, but don't really know either.

[@palmberry5576]

@@user-pt5cl2ro6fwdym? I literally touched a hair brush once and instantly understood that I needed to brush perpendicularly, it’s not like it takes a genius to figure it out

[@hkluv333]

This makes so much sense! No wonder my hair always gets tangled with oval shaped brushes but I’ve ever had a problem with the big square shaped ones

[@doeeyes2]

Oval shaped brushes hold the loose hair in the brush tho. Some of these newer brushes dont catch the hair so it falls on your shoulders or your floors. lt really depends on ur needs. I have really thin hair that barely gets tangled so i just use any brush.

[@latte754]

@@doeeyes2At least in my experience, as long as the brush has a rubber base where the bristles start as opposed to being entirely made of plastic, it will catch hair no matter what shape it is. A lot of newer brushes are being made without the rubber though, and I’ve noticed a lot more shapes of hair brushes in recent years so it might just be that square brushes are often newer and made of plastic

[@hkluv333]

I’m a natural brunette but have had bleached blonde hair for 15 years, I don’t use any heat on my hair so it’s super long and healthy, but because I bleach I still have to be really careful about brushing when wet. Oval brushes snagged and pulled out a lot, the brush would be full of hair. When I switched to the big square ones I’d only have a few pieces of hair in the brush and it doesn’t pull or snag at all 😃

[@enderkai618]

this is genuinely life-changing advice for me. i've ONLY ever used oval brushes, buying a square one immediately!

[@faithcritchfield1066]

This was a complete breath of fresh air! Thank you for reminding us that sometimes, we don't need to buy something new!

[@SherryDoodlez]

I have 4c hair, so suuuuper tight curls and the unbrush SHOCKED me to my core! It works so well! I tried it with pre-detangled and undetangled hair, it was effective for both and accomplished more than what my denman brush could in minutes! It may not be for everyone but for those with maybe thicker, unmanageable hair, it's a time saver 😁👍 The tip is useful though! Edit: should also mention I tried it on DRY hair, not damp and it still did the trick (albeit, it still had a little resistance to it but it nonetheless got through it faster than my denman. I do suggest brushing through damp hair when detangling for styling just cuz it makes the process faster and smoother but it still works well while dry 👍

[@djohnonson]

I have 4b hair and it makes such a difference. But based on reviews I’ve seen, the brush seems to only seems to really be helpful for type 3b hair and up tbh. For anyone who’s hair is straighter than that, I don’t think the brush is usually helpful

[@SherryDoodlez]

@@djohnonson Interesting, you'd think it works better on finer hair rather than curly. Just goes to show ya everyone is different and not every product works for everyone

[@YellowRain.]

Thank you for your review, I'm on my way to buying one now! ❤

[@djohnonson]

@@SherryDoodlez I’m saying the opposite. It works better the curlier your hair is. I don’t think it works for non-curly hair. One creator explained it as the reason being that the bristles are too flexible. Whereas curly hair benefits from a brush with a lot of give, straighter hair needs a more structured tool.

[@MeanieMelatonin]

Pretty sure i have like 3c at the very least or and im very picky about brushes BC most of them have a soft backing which comes out when used with my hair. I only trust brushes with a hard backing or a wide tooth comb

[@carolinareaper8089]

I use a comb. No worries about the channels and waves are kept better. Regular plastic one not causing any damage. I haven’t used brush in at least 15-20 years

[@x-starlight-x]

Wow, this is why even though I have thick-ish (a lot thinner now) hair I have always liked a comb a lot better than a brush. Even when my hair was at my thickest I would pull out a little com. From my bag and my friends would look at me like I'm crazy, but it honestly combed out my knots so much better

[@claudiamirandola1305]

Also, way easier to clean

[@JlNXED]

Same I have wavy hair but don’t know how to take care of it but since I stopped using a regular brush and only a comb I don’t have frizzy hair and so much hair loss

[@whattheydontknow]

My hair is very fine, long and prone to frizziness. I switched from a brush which would always break my hair and make it even frizzier to a bamboo comb. It doesn't cause damage or frizziness, less hair falls out during a brushing, and the bamboo allows for a good distribution of natural hair oils all throughout. It's been just under 2 months since I switched, and my hair feels so much healthier and smoother.

[@ariadne0w1]

I comb and then go through with a boar bristle brush once or twice after. (I have fairly thin hair). What it is really great for is smoothing flyaways - statics all the hair to itself or something, like magic.

[@ChrystinamarieWellington]

I appreciate this breakdown. As a hairstylist I'm still gonna get the unbrush just for all the air that can get thru the holes in the back of the brush. When blowdrying, there will be less resistance for the heat & hair to get thru the bristles.

[@alexia3552]

Ooh, it does sound perfect for styling

[@Girlofpages]

I feel like it's ok to have a couple hairbrushes too. You definitely don't have to buy each new trendy brush, of course.

[@vozera723]

you're always going to need like two or three brushes cuz you'll always lose one, but agreed you don't need to buy every new product just because it's marketed like you need it, if you look at most companies at this point promoting things there's like five to 100 other versions for more or less

[@TheFineArtMedium]

As someone who bought the unbrush, it’s not worth it. I have thick wavy hair and it rips and gets caught in my hair like any other brush no matter how you hold it. I still think hair texture and thickness are important variables.

[@tddybear]

It's funny, I also have thick wavy/curly hair and it's been the MOST worth it thing I've ever bought for my hair. It cut down the time it takes to comb through my hair by magnitudes, which is important because I generally only do it in the shower. My hair is consistently snarl free for the first time in my life. It's cool how different things work for different people even under (seemingly) the same circumstance.

[@TheFineArtMedium]

@@tddybear absolutely. I started using mine in the shower, and I like it better when used in this way.

[@AmyAdachie-tz4mn]

Dang cuz like most 4c influencers say it’s like the best thing for their hair 😂 and if it can work for the curliest thickest hair I assumed it could work for everyone else 😂

[@whoohw1394]

@@AmyAdachie-tz4mnshe mentioned above she preferred it with wet hair and honestly I think that may have been the problem especially with wavy hair because it’s still kind of a curl. I have 4b/4c hair and have since locked my hair because it was thick and tedious. However, many black girls or girls with curls know that detangling with dry hair is a no go! Always add something to slick the hair or add moisture with water to help a brush glide through easier. If I tried to brush my hair with the un brush with dry hair I probably would have hated it too. 😅 But you live and you learn!

[@natalieomeara0220]

I love it with the thickets wavy hair

[@DivaDen]

For curly fro texture hair its 💯 buy. Im so glad i brought the brush. Target had it onnsale in Dec.

[@whosaidthat9265]

Yup. Myself and one of my daughters have 4c and my other daughter has 2 or 3 curl pattern. Brush works amazingly on all of our hair. Worth every penny.

[@rebekah3225]

You have a wet brush, and that's not meant to detanangle hair as fast as possible, it's meant to prevent breakage when detangling. It has super flexible prongs that will bend before they rip apart a tangle, and the different lengths of prongs also makes it more gentle. I have a wet brush that I use for detangling because I lose so much hair when I use my other brush that has those perpendicular chanels. I use that one for styling, but i use my wet one because even though it may take me a couple swipes to get through a tangle, I know it's because it's gentle and not breaking my hair

[@alexia3552]

Good variable to note, the wet brush she’s showing has more benefits than just the bristle placement pattern

[@claireschweizer4765]

Somebody NOT endorseing a product telling people NOT to spend money...???? This is completely unheard of I'm in shock. Thanks alot!

[@sarebear7777]

Facts. I bought a new brush because the girlies were raving about it, just to go back to my old brush because I finally learned how to use it right lol

[@blaackberry]

This is why everyone should have a classic Denman. No need to follow trends, that baby is beyond trends and gimmicks

[@nina.robbs565]

so THAT'S why my cosmetology teacher told us to detangle hair holding the brush vertically. none of us, not even him, knew why it worked, but it's insanely helpful.

[@threecheersforsweetcheesew3231]

Definitely, I went to school for cosmetology specifically to be a hairstylist, more people brush their hair incorrectly than correctly, Always start from the ends and go to the roots, hold the brush in the way it’s meant to be held (just look at the bristles) and if your hair is wavy or curly I personally like to dampen it so it doesn’t get frizzy (this also helps to detangle it quicker)

[@elizabetheaton3981]

so important for these explanations so people don’t go and buy more expensive plastic

[@miajackson3094]

I'm black and my mom bought the un-brush to see how it did on me and my sister's hair. It actually works better than any detangling brush ever has on everybody in my family's natural hair. It's different for all hair types because it's harder for people with THICK, coarse, curly and/or wavy, hair to detangle their hair than it is for people with tangled hair that's naturally thinner and/or straight, or mildly wavy. I love the unbrush! ❤❤❤

[@vozera723]

This is a content creator that I can support someone who looks at items assesses the situation and sees, what they can do to fix their current problem without buying into a new company.

[@51921]

i need her hair omg it’s so pretty

[@Bunnnnbuns]

I love both- the unbrush and the tangle Teezer. My mom loves both too!

[@checked-hooman5115]

It also helps to start at the ends and work up, when you start at the top you can acctually tighten the knots in your hair

[@celinasjourney]

Your hair is so full and shiny!

[@CupcakeSlarwalker]

tbh i just randomly found a brush that looks like the unbrush years ago and it was the only brush that didn't break from my hair and also untangled it. my hair is pretty thick, and i was having issues with untangling and brushes breaking. didn't know it was so popular, it is a pretty good brush (imo) but i also agree if its a trend u shouldnt just go buying new brushes when you possibly already have one that works

[@AmoreMiu]

I’ve always brushed my hair holding the brush perpendicular. Didn’t know people held their brushes in an angled way like that 😂

[@Adiraisnthere]

Guys the unbrush is a detangling brush not just an everyday brush. That’s why it has thicker and stronger bristles, but they’re further apart than a normal brush.

[@brittanyrussell3392]

OMG thank you thank you thank you thank youuuu for reminding people to look at and use what they have on hand, instead of telling them to buy more and more 🎉🎉🎉

[@SassyShelly]

That really does make good sense! I actually got a knockoff unbrush from Temu of all places (a two pack of them for $2!) I wasn't expecting much as figured it would be a knockoff but that is how the bristles are and they really do work better than my regular wetbrush

[@lizaskladannaya2213]

girl you’re holding a tangle teezer the best brush ever! of course you don’t have to purchase another one

[@alexia3552]

Now THIS is ethical influencing. Thank you for sharing the secret and reminding us we may already have what we need!

[@Phriedom99]

Ngl I'm not going to make sure I'm holding a brush perfectly. Especially on those days I'm in a rush. Thanks for the information though❤

[@carolinepierson6776]

This is the most useful hair advice I have had in years. I loose so much hair every wash and brush. I am going to try this way from now on. Thank you.

[@Ant-zr3is]

I have the un-brush, it costed a ton and honestly doesn’t even help much.If you do buy it,be warned IT HURTS YOUR SCALP

[@lily88769]

Oooo I have a round brush and I just roll it straight against my head and it detangles my hair so easily but I never knew why!! That’s so cool thanks queen 💜

[@rogerklk]

Your voice is soo soothing

[@ivy_2300]

Love this deinfluencing!

[@radiant_gem6736]

nice thanks for the tip. I bought the tangle teaser as well and saw the unbrush but I didn't want to buy another either

[@eshaaujla4578]

Can we just talk about how her hair is gorgeous for a minute please

[@konciousofficial2918]

The unbrush works well for more corse hair. And it’s actually because the bristles are anti-static , our hair holds a lot of electricity and static makes the hair ,especially dry, alot hard to comb thru…so people BUY THE UNBRUSH!

[@fluffypotatocow8490]

I like it as a cosmetology student because the holes make it easy to clean, and become theres no cushion that traps water it makes it easier to dry after a dump in barbicide

[@mysticalmidnightmask]

This is also why the tsngle teaser works well, not only does it have the channels, but also varying lengths of bristles to help your hair pass through easier

[@drewjay8940]

I love videos like this! Learning to use what you have to the fullestis always a great thing

[@EroticInferno]

Yes girl, I’m in love with this advice

[@jnl3564]

Thanks this helps me detangle my daughters hair better with the brushes we already have

[@jades3654]

Thanks for making this video. I’m about to start my hair and Locke at My Kazmaleje paddle comb and noticed the clear channels. The clearest one are on the diagonal, but there are clear channels in all directions on it. I would not have considered this before. Learn something new everyday.

[@pouinichan]

The difference is important for afro hair though. Regular brush doesn't work for us

[@ilavalolipop]

Finally, an influencer encouraging others to be satisfied with what they already have! 😊❤ That's the secret to happiness guys.

[@Kat-il4gg]

This may sound very stupid, but why does the hair passing through more clearly make it work better? Wouldn’t it be better to have the brush hit all of the tangles inside of just gliding through them? What do I not get?

[@libertyhickok64555]

That’s why I like rectangle or square brushes so much more than the oval ones because square brushes have right angles and straight lines instead of the diagonal lined bristles in oval brushes

[@Bjanec91]

I never thought of that. Thanks!

[@aquabluerose7734]

This explains why I have better luck with combs than with most brushes. No bristles intercepting the hair as it goes through the channels.

[@user-yv3oh7pn1x]

If you are someone like me, do not get the chance brush I brush my hair perpendicular and all brushes seem to work fine This was really helpful though !

[@dariadarusiadaria]

Wow, all this time the anwser was so simple! Thank you!

[@cassandraleexo]

There’s also these amazing brushes at the dollar store like this, they have a few different ones and they all work amazing

[@patpatspud3835]

Thank you!! :D This was really helpful and honestly a great tip!

[@brambleberryproductions1235]

Sometimes I realize a lot of people don't intuitively know that if something is bad, you can probably tweak it a little to fix it. I've been brushing my hair with whatever the hell I can find for years.

[@siryak]

Omg bro you have such luscious hair

[@Tigrinnaful]

Wow this is so clever of you! I would have never thought about that myself. Thank you ♥️

[@katfoo10yt]

I love the advice, but I’d just like to say that your hair is fabulous!

[@dreahdickinson9602]

This company has to hate you for this and it only makes me respect you more, you absolute QUEEN!

[@sprig3940]

OMG YOUR SO PRETTY

[@SteviiLove]

I actually learned something new today; thank you!

[@afroborilafemme]

Great advice for anyone who this simple change in how they brush would work. ❤However for the comments that keep talking about consumerism, please keep in mind that sometimes people can’t just simply hold the brush another way. (Someone with arthritis for one example.)

[@agent0422]

Refreshing to see an anti-ad. Good work

[@AestheticJunkiex]

I’ve been using brushes like this for years unbranded definitely the best

[@moglom93]

Denman Grooming brush is my HG for my thick hair, don't matter if you start brushing from the top of your head or the bottom of your hair it ain't gonna snag at all! It so gentle on the hair, makes it soft and smooth ❤

[@Halfmoonbaee]

Oh my god I think you have my exact hair type and i feel like its so hard to find someone with it. It’s not super curly but it’s not straight

[@sarahraspberry15]

I appreciate it. Thank you!

[@geniej2378]

No. It gets less tangled because that’s the smallest face of the brush so you’re brushing less hair in each stroke. The smaller sections you brush, the easier the brush will pass through the hair. Try it out!

[@user-jp3fv9ud8r]

Thank you so much for talking about this, I was planning on buying one but now I don't have to :)

[@-X-x-X-x-X-]

Ur hair is so pretty!!! Don’t know if that sounds weird but it is.

[@pennym.k]

This is true that when you brush your hair through with your hairbrush being in straight lines it passes through more easily but the problem with that is you may not actually detangle your hair all the way. I heard this from a hairstylist, basically when the bristles are in a straight line your brush acts like a wide tooth comb and when they are not it acts as a fine tooth comb. So if you have very hard to detangle hair you should use it through the straight lines first but then also do the other way to get all the tangles out. I hope I explained it in a way that makes sense 😅

[@lootballchen]

I have one of those aoft brushes with several tiny soft branches. It untangles my hair really easily and automatically gives it more volume.

[@ACLyoko]

daughter of hairstylist here: The "right way" to brush brush your hair is start from the ends going up to the roots, this way you untangle any knots that would stop your brush from passing if you do Root-ends. Of course this depends on which hair, but the general rule is Ends to roots, this way you also avoid breaking your hair from trying to untie a knot by just passing your brush over and over it until the knot breaks your hair

[@shoomboom]

i just realized why my favorite hair brush is my favorite thanks 💖

[@minteaskullz]

As a cosmetology student...I need this 🧍🏽‍♀️

[@octalriver1349]

Wow this is really good information. I’m a dude and have been trying to figure out everything I can to better take care of my hair.

[@KodaKittenShadowMoon]

Another tip, don't start drom the roots and go down. Start from your ends and work your way up to the roots. You won't have a problem with knots at all.

[@felisaisnthere]

Oh, that's why my brush always worked so good!

[@Whatdidijustsee00]

This is really helpful info. I don’t have your hair texture at all but still very useful, esp as I was planning on buying the unbrush

[@meet-me-at-blue-diner]

I have the same brush as yours but in blue😭 i absolutely love it

[@Mia-in-Japan]

I will only ever use natural bristle brushes. The mix of long prongs and short fibres makes it so easy to push your hair without pulling out your hair and it makes your hair feel so smooth

[@liberty1809]

Actually, the reason it passes through easier when held perpendicularly is because it is designed to be a wide tooth when held like that. When held at an angle, it is designed to be a narrow tooth and will detangle more. If you have very tangled hair, use it perpendicular first and then switch to at an angle so you really detangle it all.

[@TyrannostarusRex]

I’m black. I have textured hair. I have been brushing my own hair since I was five and it has ALWAYS hurt. My husband just got me the unbrush and I legit cried. It was the first time in 20 years I brushed my hair and it didn’t hurt.

[@SALAZANDERR]

Your hair looks really nice!

[@Duck_side]

Regular brushes are meant to be held diagonally, which is the natural way you will hold it while brushing your own hair

[@kiahgray]

i love helping people show that consumerism is a very real and unnecessary thing

[@Natalie.27]

And depending on the brush, you could just pull out some bristles.

[@undetestable1]

Its also the fact that it doesnt have the little balls on the end. i have curly hair and my hair wraps around and gets caught on the balls which rips my hair out. Its also super easy to clean. My other brushes have been a pain to clean. It is however worth mentioning that brush feels and looks very loq quailty in real life. Its not expensive and I got mine on sale but was still surprised by how cheap it feels when you hold it.

[@erinbeitlich7310]

The pink goody brush you have is amazing!

[@Under_fella1]

I reccomended running the brush over water and then brushing, not wetting your hair, it works so well with any brush!

[@gamesgames3318]

I use bristles that are more soft and bendy with a cushion base. It passes through tangles easily and i can spot the knots to untangle without pulling my hair too hard.

[@dianaw4072]

Just tried this on my typically always tangled hair and wow! You quite possibly just saved my husband from cleaning Sasquatch out of the drain again! 🥳🥰 THANK YOU!

[@Yayanana60]

Gosh you’re so pretty

[@vivianfournier591]

I do that! My hair tangles really easily and I saw a video of a hair dresser brushing hair and I was like huh lemme try that

[@Shiann444]

Have thick girl 3c 4a hair. The unbrush is worth every dollar. My wash days have become so much more manageable. I can’t even imagine doing my hair again without it

[@elenapic6859]

I have big curls and thin hair, it gets really dry and tangled easily, but for some years I've had only what I'd describe as diagonal brushes and really wide tooth combs, and they pass marvellously, it makes so easy to care for my hair. I don't need any of those weird products supposedly special for curly hair.

[@CyberGirl1234]

very useful! going to try this later!

[@athickie]

Years ago i was given the tip to use the demen brush vertically and it made it so much easier to use/Detangle w/it so this makes sense!

[@erinfrazier1439]

I also want to point out that the unbrush doesn’t have the little round balls on the end that can collect dust and dead skin cells and the back isn’t spongy therefore making the unbrush much easier to clean than other brushes which can be a benefit people who like to keep their brushes clean