If you’ve ever taken your helmet off, looked in the mirror, and felt that slight panic when you see frizz, knots, or snapped ends this is for you.
Most of us were never actually taught how to brush our hair properly.
We just… do it. But the way you brush your hair can either protect it or slowly cause mechanical damage over time.
And if you ride regularly? The stakes are even higher.
Lets break this down properly.
Step 1: Start at the ends
Brushing from the top tightens every knot into one resistance point. Resistance = snapping.
Instead:
- Always start brushing from the ends
- Detangle small sections
- Move upward
- Only brush root to tip once smooth
Step 2: Be gentle on wet hair
Wet hair is weaker! It stretches up to 30% more when wet but doesn’t always bounce back.
Have a brush in your shower and ALWAYS brush the conditioner through, then rinse,
When brushing your hair after washing:
- Use a wide-tooth comb or a soft brush (finding the right brush for your hair is very important.)
- Always add a detangler spray
- Be gentle
My underrated go-to is this lightweight detangling spray.
Frizz isn’t random.
It’s mechanical stress.
Step 3: Choose the right brush
Not all brushes are created equal and certain hair types require different brushes. What is important in a brush?
Look for one that:
- Has flexible bristles
- Reduces tension
- Glides, not drags
- Feels gentle on your scalp
The flexible detangling brush I personally use.
Step 4: Reduce friction first
Helmet friction roughens the cuticle.
Rough cuticles tangle.
Tangles need force.
Force causes breakage.
Protect the hair before the brushing even begins.
This is why I created Silky Days. The silk pillow case for your helmet.
If you’re a rider, here’s your simple routine
- Wear a silk helmet insert to reduce friction
- Remove your helmet gently (don't drag it off)
- Feel your hair to asses the situation
- Start detangling from the ends up
- Finish with a light smoothing oil if needed
This isn't about perfection. Its about protection.