Naturals: Does picking cause damage?

[FIRESTARTER]

I just got to the length where I can wear a nice puff. I was picking my hair and thinking, man this doesn't sound good at all. I don't loose any hair when picking, but I want to be able to retain everything that I do get. I was just wondering your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.

 

[sugaplum]

Miss Trina,this is a good question.

I always put oil on my ends before I pick my hair out. This helps my hair and scalp out so much during this dry Cali weather.

HTH

 

[SparklingFlame]

I found out that combing or picking natural hair when its dry is seriously detrimental to its health. When I would pick my fro I could hear the hair snapping and it was so hard to do (comb). I usually just finger comb my afros and fluff it that way. Less frustrating.HTH!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Picking or combing natural hair dry is just asking for trouble IMHO. My stylist would spritz my hair w/ water before picking. HTH....

 

[FIRESTARTER]

Thanks ladies! I was experimenting on my hair today and after I did a couple of sections with the maxiglide, I decided to wash my hair. I picked my hair out while the conditioner was still in then rinsed. I like it much better this way because there is less guilt than when its dry.

 

[ajargon02]

I found out that combing or picking natural hair when its dry is seriously detrimental to its health. When I would pick my fro I could hear the hair snapping and it was so hard to do (comb). I usually just finger comb my afros and fluff it that way. Less frustrating.HTH!

ITA! If I even go that route(which isn't often at all) I will steer toward finger combing. Unless I am in the shower detangling w/ a ton of conditioner in my head and my k cutter ready to go

 

[Carlie]

If you are ripping through the strands (can hear them snapping), it is damaging to the hair.

 

[balisi]

I also agree that picking your hair out is damaging when your hair is dry. I prefer to finger fluff.