Finger-Combers: Does it get easier/faster?

[davisbr88]

I did my first finger-combing session today and I feel like it took 3 years!
I don't have that much hair - it's neither thick nor long, so I can't imagine why it took so long other than the fact that maybe I'm not used to it yet?
PLEASE tell me it gets easier and/or faster over time.
Any tips for a newbie?

 

[Pompous Blue]

It not only gets easier and faster, it becomes 2nd nature. I finger comb in every step of my hair reggie. The only time I use a comb is to henna. Here I bought all of these seamless combs and rarely use them....hmmmph!

 

[davisbr88]

I bought a bunch of seamless combs earlier this year, too! Lol.
Guess they won't be getting used...

 

[MissAlinaRose]

I agree 100% with Pompous Blue. I have thick, medium length hair (maybe MBLish??) and it takes me 5 minutes. What conditioner do you use?

With a strong shower stream, TONS of a slippery conditioner (I use Pantene and lots of it), and rapid downward movements I can get through my hair very easily. It's like the tangles just come right out and I can feel them before it snaps like my comb normally wouldn't.

I hope that helps somewhat with a visual. Don't give up! It just takes a little practice especially when discovering a technique that works for you.

 

[davisbr88]

Oh! I didn't do it in the shower. I loaded my hair up with Lustrasilk conditioner while wet, got out the shower, sectioned, and went section by section with combing and spraying with water when it was drying. How do you go section by section in the shower? I feel like I have to see it for some reason... lol. And doesn't all the shed hair clog up your drain?

 

[Pompous Blue]

Oh! I didn't do it in the shower. I loaded my hair up with Lustrasilk conditioner while wet, got out the shower, sectioned, and went section by section with combing and spraying with water when it was drying. How do you go section by section in the shower? I feel like I have to see it for some reason... lol. And doesn't all the shed hair clog up your drain?

@ the bolded. You don't have a hairstopper for your drain? It's very good at catching the hair and keeping clogs at bay.

The weight of the water helps me section my hair while keeping it detangled and stretched. I get out of the shower, pat with my towel to remove the dripping water and then apply the conditioner section by section.

I'm just about to the point of not needing a comb to apply henna. I think the comb is a crutch. But the last time I did a henna treatment (with gloves on), After rinsing the clay treatment out, I sectioned my hair into 6 parts, put on my gloves and applied the henna. I used the comb on a couple of sections and was successful in applying to the other 4 parts w/o a comb.

I forgot about needing to see my hair in the past to comb it, style it, apply products, etc. But once you get the hang of finger-combing, all that goes away. At least it did for me.

 

[davisbr88]

@ the bolded. You don't have a hairstopper for your drain? It's very good at catching the hair and keeping clogs at bay.

The weight of the water helps me section my hair while keeping it detangled and stretched. I get out of the shower, pat with my towel to remove the dripping water and then apply the conditioner section by section.

I'm just about to the point of not needing a comb to apply henna. I think the comb is a crutch. But the last time I did a henna treatment (with gloves on), After rinsing the clay treatment out, I sectioned my hair into 6 parts, put on my gloves and applied the henna. I used the comb on a couple of sections and was successful in applying to the other 4 parts w/o a comb.

I forgot about needing to see my hair in the past to comb it, style it, apply products, etc. But once you get the hang of finger-combing, all that goes away. At least it did for me.

No, I've never needed a hair stopper before... guess I'll be investing in one. Lol. I've almost always detangled out of the shower.
I've never used a comb during henna before. I just use my hands. I never even thought to use a comb. I don't think you need it! I've been using my hands for ayurvedic pastes for over a year.