Hairstyling Tip of the Day: Don’t Rush With a Brush! The best thing you can do for your hair to prevent breaking is to take the extra few minutes after your shower to detangle your hair with a wide tooth comb. Brushing may get through you locks quicker, but mainly because it pulls and breaks your delicate strands! Comb your hair for 2-3 minutes with a wide tooth, or rake comb, and you’ll immediately appreciate the difference