Dont scrimp and leave yourself with a fright wig.
Most of us can skip the brush, but it can be useful.
You dont need a specialized comb, though we suggest using wood, metal, or cellulose acetate.
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If your comb is plastic, throw it out right now.
Injection molded plastics are what comprise cheap combs and it does more harm than good for your hair.
Typically you want wider spacing on any comb you use for slicking back your hair.
Water
To slick back your hair, its best to be able to wet it.
Ideally youll be stepping out of a shower and have a sopping wet or towel-dryed scalp.
If youre doing a touch-up, begin with water to help ease the process along.
In fact, it will often make curly hair worse, which means more touch-ups later on.
These products are overpriced, and easily made at home with any number of recipes.
The best products and recipes will include lotions or essential oils that help make your hair manageable and healthy.
Styling Wax, Pomade, or Clay (NO GEL!)
Youll need to figure out whats best for your head and pop in of hair.
Towel-dried hair is best, as you want it damp, not soaking.
Spray Heres where you put in the sea salt spray if you so choose.
Those with curly hair should add this in, since it helps keep your natural waviness.
If you dont have any, or prefer not to do this, skip this step.
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