Wave Brush vs. Wave Comb
If you are building your wave pattern and making progress in the wave process, chances are that you’re equipped with the necessary hairstyling tools: A Superior Durag, pomade, wave butter, wave comb and wave brush. Spinning waves requires tedious maintenance behaviors and brushing. Knowing when to use a comb versus a brush, and which bristle type to take up, is critical to getting a defined and deep wave pattern. In this blog, Veeta will cover what a wave brush is, what a wave comb is, how they are used and when you should use each during them.
Wave Brushes (Soft, Medium, Hard)
Wave brushes are characterized by their softer bristles that work to mitigate frizz and enhance the natural curl of the hair. When using this brush in the same direction of your wave pattern, it works as a tool to train your hair and develop your wave pattern. Wave brushes are usually made from 100% boar bristles or 100% synthetic flex bristles, both are effective and high quality. Soft wave brushes are best for hair that is short or fresh cut and can be used after a hard or medium wave brush session to lay down frizz and distribute hair product. The medium wave brush can be used more versatilely because it puts less stress on your hair and scalp than a hard brush would, but it is slightly tougher than a soft brush, thus providing a good middle ground option for most hair types. Finally, a hard brush is known to be the most effective way to build waves fast, however, it is only best when used on course, long hair types because otherwise it could damage your hair and cause hair loss. Hard brushes are great for wolfing and getting down to the root of the hair to train it during the wave process.
Wave Combs/Styling Combs
Unlike wave brushes, which are characterized by soft bristles, a wave comb or styling comb is constructed of a hard plastic-like material, ideally wood or carbon fiber are best. These combs can be found in many different types, for example, Veeta offers a Superior collection of Carbon Fiber Combs that include a Rat Tail Comb, Styling Comb, Styling Comb With Handle and a Wide Tooth Comb. All of these combs can help you in waves that a brush can’t— take the Rat Tail Comb for example. As you continue to grow your hair, the rat tail comb will be an essential hairstyling tool to use to address problem areas like forks, and can also help to even out your wave pattern. When wolfing your hair, a comb is key to forming those defined 360 connections as well. Wave combs and styling combs are best for targeting areas of the hair and defining wave pattern connections.
Wave Brush + Comb = Winning Combo
Now that we’ve clarified what a wave brush and wave comb are, the differences between the two and how each can be used to elevate your waves, let’s talk about using them in combination. Deepening your wave pattern is inextricably linked to wolfing. Wolfing is the process of letting your hair grow out, which overtime works to train the root of the hair and really develop those sought after waves. Use your wave comb to distribute hair product from root to end while detangling your hair prior to using a wave brush. Once you’ve distributed the hair product with your comb, you can brush with your hard, medium, or soft wave brush, depending on your current hair length/ hair type. In sum, combing works to slightly lift the hair and brushing follows that to lay the hair flat before it’s compressed down with your Durag or Wave Cap.
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