1, scientific use of combs
1. Combs cannot be mixed.
There is a lot of dirt and bacteria on the scalp, which is easy to cause pollution if the family combs are mixed. In addition, some people with head dermatitis or folliculitis will get inflammation after using a comb.
2, horn comb antistatic
Horn has the function of cooling blood and detoxifying, but the medicinal properties of horn will not penetrate into human body, so using horn comb can prevent static electricity and will not stimulate scalp.
However, not everyone can use the horn comb. It cannot be used during physiological period (blood deficiency period), cold (qi deficiency period) and taking drugs to cool blood and detoxify.
3, using a nylon comb will also aggravate hair loss.
The most common comb on the market is nylon comb, which will generate strong static electricity during use, which will bring bad stimulation to hair and scalp, thus leading to hair loss.
This comb can prevent it from falling off.
The ideal choice is boxwood comb and bristle brush, which can not only remove dandruff and increase hair luster, but also massage scalp and promote blood circulation.
In addition to choosing the right comb, the cleaning of the comb can not be ignored. When cleaning the comb, you can soak it in soapy water for about 10 minutes, then scrub it with a towel, and finally rinse it with clean water.
2. The benefits of combing your hair often
(1) nourishes hair
Regular combing can massage the head, make the blood circulation of the head smoother, thus nourishing the hair roots, making the hair roots firmer and preventing hair loss. Sticking to combing your hair every morning and evening can dredge the head meridians, accelerate the blood circulation of the head, and prevent yellowing, whitening and alopecia caused by hair malnutrition.
(2) rest and keep fit.
When you comb your hair, you actually achieve the purpose of stimulating nerve endings and acupoints on your head with a comb. This massage can act on the cerebral cortex, help to regulate the meridians and nervous system, relax scalp nerves, promote local blood circulation, and have the function of strengthening the brain and refreshing.
(3) It is beneficial to improve sleep quality.
The benefits of combing hair are also manifested in improving the quality of sleep. When combing your hair, the comb will stimulate Baihui, Shenting and other acupoints many times. Massage these acupoints is helpful to relieve depression and irritability and has a certain hypnotic effect. If you comb your hair many times before going to bed, it will make you sleepy and help you fall asleep.
(4) prevention of cerebrovascular diseases
Stroke is one of the most common diseases in the elderly, but long-term combing can effectively prevent it. Combing your hair often can strengthen the massage on your head, dredge blood vessels, improve blood circulation in your head, relieve headaches and prevent colds. It can promote blood supply to the brain, thereby lowering blood pressure and preventing diseases such as arteriosclerosis and cerebral hemorrhage.
(5) delaying physical aging
The benefits of combing your hair often are also manifested in delaying physical aging. Combing the hair can make the blood flow in the head smoother and strengthen the metabolic function of the body. By massaging and stimulating the acupoints on the head, it can dredge meridians, strengthen yang, regulate viscera, enhance the nutrition of brain cells and delay brain aging.
3. How to comb your hair?
Since combing your hair has so many benefits, you might as well comb your hair regularly for health care, but you should pay attention to certain combing methods. If the method is wrong, it will not only fail to achieve the health care effect, but even backfire!
Pay attention to the method of combing your hair. Generally, you should comb your hair along the direction of the head meridians. Starting from the middle of the forehead, comb the top of the head, back of the head and ears with moderate strength.
When combing your hair, keep the comb teeth perpendicular to the scalp surface and comb at a slightly faster speed. Generally speaking, you should comb your hair about 100 times each time. If there is scalp itching or a small amount of hair loss, it can be increased by about 100 times. It is best to use a wooden comb when choosing a comb. Be careful not to pull the hair hard to avoid damaging the hair follicles.
4, the misunderstanding of combing your hair
Myth 1: comb your hair quickly.
In order to catch up with the time, I did a few things, but I didn't know that if I combed my hair too fast, especially when I used a dense-tooth comb, the hair in my teeth would be pulled, which might lead to hair breakage after a long time.
Myth 2: comb to the end
This is the most common mistake people make. Pick up the comb from the hair root and comb it from top to bottom, which will not only easily lead to knotting of hair, but also tear off some "innocent" hair. The correct way to comb your hair is to hold a hair first, comb the messy ends, then comb it from the middle to the ends, and finally comb it slowly from the root to the ends.
Myth 3: comb back
Some people shave their hair back to make it look fluffy. However, the cuticle of hair grows downward and is arranged like a tile. Combing backwards will hurt the cuticle of hair.
Myth 4: Don't clean the comb.
Many scalp diseases are spread by combs. Dirt such as grease and dust remains on the comb for a long time, which will breed germs and infect the human body through contact with the scalp. Therefore, the comb should be cleaned frequently. Soak in soapy water for 10 minutes, then brush your teeth one by one with an old toothbrush, and then rinse them with clean water.
Myth 5: I don't think short hair needs combing.
In fact, regardless of long hair and short hair, combing your hair is very important. If you don't comb your hair for a long time, the scalp and hair follicles will lack benign stimulation, which is likely to become unhealthy and eventually lead to hair loss.
Myth 6: Don't comb your hair or skin.
Many people often brush their hair like a dragonfly, which is not conducive to combing the dirt off their hair and stimulating the blood circulation of the scalp. To comb your hair correctly, you should divide it into several areas, such as the top of your head, forehead and sides, and then comb it gently from outside to inside and touch your scalp. This will help transfer the oil secreted by the scalp to the hair surface, form a natural moisturizing layer, and prevent the hair from drying and splitting. Gently across the scalp can stimulate scalp nerve endings, relax, relieve fatigue and promote sleep.
Myth 7: Use a plastic comb.
Plastic combs rub hair, which is easy to generate static electricity and hurt hair. It is best to use a comb made of natural bristles, and the grease on it will be transferred to the hair through combing action to moisturize the hair. In addition, combs made of natural materials such as horn comb and mahogany comb are also good choices.
Myth 8: comb your hair when it is not dry.
After washing your hair, combing it before it is completely dry will hurt the cuticle that has not been closed. It is recommended to comb your hair before shampooing, and then blow dry it with a hair dryer or let it dry naturally in the shade before combing your hair.