Ok, so I've finally figured out how to do a proper bun with waves. Wet hair, leave-in, gel, boar bristle, and scarf. My question is do you personally only brush the top and sides of the hair that is showing, or do you brush all your hair with the boar bristle brush. Makes sense?
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Leeda.the.Paladin
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I only brush the sides and top, not all my hair.
blackbarbie
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After sing the detangling comb, I prefer to use the denman (to make sure it is REALLY untangled). If I use the boar bristle brush at all (don't use it often) it is at this point. I only do it over the tops and the sides.
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Black Hoya Chick
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i don't brush at all. i smooth with my hands and tie a satin scarf over it for like 20-30 minutes.
AwesomelyNappy
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i brush it all with my denman brush while its wet. if I dont, the unbrushed part will seem matted or tangled whenever it dries or when I take my bun down.
adw425
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I only brush the top and sides after it is bunned -- once before I scarf and once in the morning after it has airdried and I take off my scarf. I don't need to do it in the morning, but I do it anyway. I just like the way it feels...Every once in a while I will use some Aubrey Organic gingko and ginseng moisturizing jelly, but I mostly don't use gels.
ETA: I use a boar bristle brush.
ETA: I use a boar bristle brush.
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fyb87
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sheba1
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I second this emotion
lolSometimes I brush if my hair is being particularly unruly that day.
kooskoos
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Same here!
Qurlyqt
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I use a boar brush on the sides and top after conditioner washing because I have pesky strands that try to stick up 
. The following days, I just wet, apply moisturizer and smoothe with my hands. No need for a brush after the first day because it lays "just right" on day 2 and even better with each passing day.
. The following days, I just wet, apply moisturizer and smoothe with my hands. No need for a brush after the first day because it lays "just right" on day 2 and even better with each passing day. I just bought some of the Fantasia IC Hair Gel with sparkelites. The clear one.
Thanks for the responses, everyone. But I can't help but noticing that many of you are 4a or 3b/3c. Any 4bs? I think my hair is mostly 4b. I've always wondered why I could never get my hair in a bun to look like nik star or qurlyqt. I definitely do have a curl pattern but do you think that my hair could ever get that deep wave pattern from brushing because it's not the right texture. Also, when I said I finally learned how to do a wavy bun, I meant in theory. I'm still in braids as of now and will be trying this new bun during the weekend.
ETA: That's a god awful pic but I think you can see the curl pattern.
ETA: That's a god awful pic but I think you can see the curl pattern.
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bludaydreamr
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I struggle with pulling my hair back in a bun, I don't know why, but it is so hard for me. Any type 4 have a fotki or youtube video?
Oasis
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I'm mostly 4b with really thick hair and I can't get my hair in a bun comfortably. Waves really depend on your texture. For me, no amount of gel or brushing will bring waves to my hair.
We do have different textures, but I will say, using the Denman is what has made my waves look so uniform.
tthreat08
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I LOVE your hair! I think you might be my other hair twin....(Blackbarbie is my other hair twin).
FindingMe
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I use a boar brush on the sides and top after conditioner washing because I have pesky strands that try to stick up
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I just went to your FOTKI, devouring every pic with a fine-tooth comb 
. O-M-G :lovedrool:.....I just about passed out 
thud bc I think your hair is basically P-E-R-F-E-C-T
. LAWD.
Apologies to OP for hijacking thread
Qurlyqt
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Girl, you are MUCH too kind! But thanks so much!
OP - I think I have better waves when I use NO brush. The boar and Denman actually disturb my natural curl pattern. The key for me is to make sure my hair is going in the direction of the ponytail or puff while I'm in the shower. Therefore when I get out and smoothe the moisturizer on, I don't have to disrup the direction that my hair is already going. Oh yes, and applying moisturizer is a MUST before I use gel.
BlondeByDesire
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I brush with my denman was wet (gives the best waves) - I aslo use the the boar bristle on top and sides only - for more definition. Then my scarf does the rest. I usually do mine at night and in the morning I have the best waves.
glamazon386
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I have to brush all of it in order to get it to lay down flat. I don't do the scarf thing though.
tthreat08
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If I am wet bunning, I detangle with my fingers under the shower head, and I use the denman to make sure the ends are fully detangled (to avoid knots and such after my hair has dried-I don't do this all the time, it really depends on the style I'm washing out of). I apply my leave-in and oils and braid my hair in a single braid at the nape right ther in the shower (not tight though). I use a bit of aloe vera gel for th eedges only, and use my boar brush to smooth (only if I find I need to....most of the time I can smooth with my hands...this really depends on if I've changed my part).
On subsequent days, I just spray the edges with water and brush lightly.
On subsequent days, I just spray the edges with water and brush lightly.
Leeda.the.Paladin
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I don't think I'm a 4b, but my edges rarely get smooth or "lay down" with gel. I have to use a pomade , specifically Hairveda's Almond Glaze. Nothing has made my hair lay down like that.
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