RAINCRY Brushes on The Shopping Channel!

Hi everyone,

If you want to get some great information, demos and tips on using the high-quality RAINCRY brush line, and for a chance to purchse your own RAINCRY brush, be sure to tune into The Shopping Channel on August 15th.  Check your local listings for the correct time for your area!

Hair Myths Debunked!

Searching around on the internet, I’ve found a lot of people with a lot of misconceptions about hair.  Today I am going to explain some of these ‘Hair Myths’!

Q: Does Men’s Hair Grow Faster Than Women’s Hair?
A: Well, the short answer here is no!  This is a common misconception, and I can see why so many people believe it.  Since men’s hair tends to be shorter than women’s, growth is more easily seen when it happens.  When the hair is long, it doesn’t grow slower, but since there’s so much more hair than when it is short, the growth is less apparent.
There is an exception to this answer, though.  Women tend to heat-style and use more product on their hair then men with close-cropped hair, which does damage the hair strand, and product can clog the follicle, resulting in slower hair growth.
Having said that though, natural, healthy hair will grow at the same rate, no matter the gender.

Q: Is combing better for you hair than brushing?
A: This question is a little more tricky.  Depending on your hair’s texture, if it is dry/wet, the length…all these are factors when deciding which styling tool to use.  If you have really tight, curly hair, I would suggest a wide-tooth comb over a brush.  If you have straght or wavy hair, I would suggest a detangling paddle brush (RAINCRY has an amazing detangling brush that comes in a large size and a travel size- perfect for tossing in your purse!  Check it out on their website).
If you have very long hair, you may prefer to use a wide-tooth comb when it is wet.  But it all depends on your technique.  To brush your wet hair without causing too much damage, take a handful of hair and brush with short strokes from your tips, up to your root.  This prevents pulling knots down to the ends of you hair, which is the most delicate area of your strand.  This technique can be effectively used with all hair types.  With tight-curled hair, follow the technique, but replace the brush with a wide-tooth comb.  Also, no matter your hair type, I would suggest a leave-in conditioner and/or a detangling  spray before you tackle the knots. 
A comb is a great tool for styling, while a brush is a great tool for detangling, and mainting your scalp’s health.

Turn Up the Volume

Voluminous, shiny, sultry hair can be achieved using a couple different methods.

Option 1.   Drying the hair up-side down, aiming the heat right to the root.  When the roots are thoroughly dryed, flip your head over.  Using a round boar bristle brush smooth from mid-shaft to ends.

Option 2.  Rough dry hair to remove half of the moisture.  Section hair and round brush everything below the ears.  Using a boar bristle paddle brush blow all the hair above the ears forward (toward your face)  You can switch brushes to whatever you are most comfortable using (round or paddle)  Continue drying in this direction till hair is completely dry.  Brush hair back to finish and part where desired.

Option 3.  A volumizing brush is an easy way to give roots a boost.  Winding your hair around a Magnesium Curling/Volumizing brush (Raincry makes a good one) is a safe way to blowdry your hair using a blast of heat through the magnesium coil allows hair to dry faster and your roots to stand higher.  Make sure to give hair a cool blast (using the cool setting or button) in the end to set the final shape. 

Reminder:  Always remember to treat hair with the proper styling aids such as a mousse, foam or serum before applying heat to hair.