hairbrushing

Smoothing tangled strands

Hairbrushing is the act of running a brush through hair to smooth, detangle, or style it.

The term appears in discussions of grooming routines and hair care: She finds hairbrushing relaxing before bed.

In certain contexts, hairbrushing carries fetishistic connotations, associated with intimacy or sensation play.

tools

paddle

Flat-bladed water tool

  • combToothed grooming implement
  • boarUndomesticated male swine
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer

round · vent · cushion · ceramic · ionic · handle · grip · ergonomic · picks · rat-tail

care

scalp

Skin covering skull

gentle · hydrate · moisturize · soften · revitalize · strengthen · protect · repair · keratin · breakage

ritual

routine

Regular sequence of actions

mirror · vanity · self-care · meditative · rhythmic · soothing · relaxing · bedtime · preparation · pampering

detangling

tangles

Knotted, twisted masses

untangle · detangler · gentle · patience · brushstrokes · manageable · strands · sectioning · matting · pain-free

styling

blowout

Sudden tire failure

teasing · smoothing · sectioning · sleek · bounce · direction · parting · backcombing · flipping · shaping

Opposites
hair care action

hairbrushinghair cutting

Shortening one's locks

shaving · hair removal · buzzing · head shaving · plucking

hair condition/state

hairbrushingtangling

Intertwining into disorder

matting · mussing · disheveling · knotting · teasing

Family

hair, brush, hairy, brushing, brushed, hairless, bristly, bristle, brushes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G