r/Cosmetology • u/jcebabe • 1d ago

Blow drying using a comb instead of a brush

I'm back! I feel like I'm always here asking questions.

So I've had some clients with really thin or short hair and I need to blow dry it straight. Brush don't work for length and the comb attachment would just stab them in the scalp, they just don't have enough hair. I will blow dry with the concentrater attachment and use a comb to lift the hair. If I were to do this in a salon after getting my license, would they look at me like I'm crazy? Does anyone do this? Should be using other tools?

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u/BettyGetMeMyCane 1d ago

My stylist uses a low heat setting and just gently pulls hair straight with her fingers, works great

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u/jcebabe 1d ago

I’ve done this too. 

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u/DaintyAmber 1d ago

I blow dry with a comb for my short, fine hair ladies

Also, just ask them. Simply, “at home how do you style your hair? What kind of products do you like?” And go from there.

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u/jcebabe 1d ago

Yeah, I’m always wondering because they come in with it straightened already, but it goes back to their natural texture after shampooing. Somebody’s doing their hair.

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u/madness0102 Hair Stylist 1d ago

Whatever works for you! If it works and gets the desired outcome, then there isn’t anything wrong!

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u/jcebabe 1d ago

The clients never say anything, but I always wonder what those waiting are thinking when they see me pull out a comb. 🫣

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u/x0juliaa 1d ago

If I went to a salon and they didn't use a round brush I would be pissed. That's what we pay for. And a round brush would really help fine hair a lot

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u/jcebabe 1d ago

Some of these clients barely have enough hair to go around a round brush. I’m talking about 2-3 inches. If they had long, full hair I could understand, but they very low density and even bald spots. I also worry about the tugging and pulling using a round brush on fine, low density hair. 

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u/buy-the-lips 1d ago

Nope. Sounds like you are learning to adapt and think for yourself. Keep that way of thinking up. Sidenote: once you get really good you’ll see your hands ate actually the best tool….like for so many times of hair. It’s like sculpture