Thank you, for the video. You are the first youtuber that I think feels the same way I do about the denman brush. It literally takes all my volume away 😑. I feel like it gives me 20 curls on my entire head lol. Maybe because most of my curls are going in the same direction and I have medium to low density. I do however use the denman to refresh a stubborn curl from time to time. I prefer the rake and shake method for its volume. I have also noticed scense switching and using my preferred technique, that my curls are becoming more bouncy and strong on their own. I'm not altering my natural curl pattern and using tension on my hair. I use a wet brush to detangle and distribute product then finish with the rake and shake for big hair 😃.
Super validating video on why i couldn't even buy one when I went to do so. CONFUSING AS HECK! Do you have a video on Denman for day 2 hair? I am 2C/3A and getting curl isn't a problem, but I'm lower density hair and really intrigued with the 4 row look for day 2-3 where my hair does get even tighter curl and that Denman brush could give me better volume.
@@ElizabethDohertyThomas YES!! Including link to my refresh video here! If Link doesn’t work you should be able to search refresh curly hair and it will pop up! th-cam.com/video/OmbrW4aoxYw/w-d-xo.html
Maybe you can use the four row Denman brush on the bottom half of the hair and use the 9 row Denman brush on the top of the scalp. So you'll have the fullness underneath and the defined curls on the top. Do a video on it.
This is the best denman brush video I’ve seen! Thank you!! I used my 7 row on my wavy hair and it just made it straight. Going to try to take the rows out tonight :)
I've always had trouble getting the denman to do anything different than my normal routine. I took out rows because i heard it might give me better clumps than the 7 and it didn't seem to do much. but the finger for tension i think may be a game changer. 4 rows there is almost no tension. Excite to try it again.
Your shower walls are absolutely beautiful and so clean. What do you use, how often do you use, and is there a certain way you clean, when doing your shower walls.
Still haven't been able to get Denman (no matter how many rows) to do anything but straighten almost like a flat iron. With scrunching and gel I'm approaching 3a hair with lots of volume so I'll think about trying again, but not sure.
As a personal experience, try it horizontally; the first time I used it I tried it horizontally (not vertical like janelle does), and had really good results...but then I started using it vertically and got decent results, but horizontally gives me the best (also, I try to not section it that much, just brush horizontally from below)
i'm having the exactly same problem. it really straightens out my hair to the point where it's barely even wavy. at least there's no frizz, but i want my curls ugh
I show it in today’s video 👉🏻 th-cam.com/video/rKlyZOp69_w/w-d-xo.html Also have a full refresh video where I use the Denman + other refresh techniques 👉🏻 th-cam.com/video/OmbrW4aoxYw/w-d-xo.html
I have only used my Denman (7 row) a handful of times. I'm not thrilled with the results I have received. I was going to try to remove rows but I honestly didn't think I would ever get the brush reassembled after removing it so I quit before the entire thing was out 😂. I'll be trying that now with your tip. My curly waves used to be so pretty but after moving a couple times and different water sources, it's thrown it out of whack and I don't know if they will ever come back like they used to be. 😔
I'm so happy I found you. I currently have 4 denamn brushes in my Amazon cart 🙃 idk which brush to get so I approved this video. From a new subscriber 😉
Interesting, would be nice to see if hair was equal on each side. Not how you would style it, but does having more weight on one side because of the side part play a role?
What would happen if you used a 7 row? Would it give you a middle of the row option? What if you did some clumps with a 9 and some with a four? Would you get volume and definition or would that just make a mess?
Great video, I use the 4 rows myself and find it better for volume but might try adding another row or 2 after seeing this for the definition. I just ordered the Denman D12 3 row comb and I'm interested to see what happens with that, would love if you could do a video on that, thank you:)
*struggles to put the brush back in the handle while watching the video hoping to get a hack on placing it back* But also in my head: I'll just give up and buy a new brush instead, I'll save myself the mental damage. But the video is a great help!! Thanks for it!!🤣💜
WOW I just ordered the 7 and so glad because I have fine thin hair and get the "all want to move together in the same place" so will take rows out! #teamvolumeandfullness
The curl routine i wanna try is -A leave in conditioner -Maybe a curl enhancer -And a gel But i don't know which products to use, do you have any recommendations??
Thanks so much for making this video, you have such a similar curl pattern to me (im very fine hair and lose volume as soon as i gain length) and made it super easy for me to decide i need the 9 row (team definition here! Woo)
I am a little confused. I have fine but medium dense hair with a 2b wave pattern. I bought a 9 row "Denman type" brush. Should I remove Rows? I would like more curl definition with less clumping.
Good comparison! I know you mentioned rolling the Denman with your curls, but have you tried it going the opposite way, to the back of your head instead? If so, what difference have you noticed? Thank you.
I use my wet brush almost all the time. It eliminates frizz for me. I’ll occasionally use the Denman for more definition, but I always regret it because I like volume.
If I use the denman brush it seems to just take out whatever little wave I have ☹️ BUT my hair does really well when I just let it do it’s own thing!! Have you ever used the flex jelly stuff from curl smith? I ordered it but I’m nervous because it was like $25 😅
Hi Jannelle! Amazing comparison :D, love your videos and actually you’re the one that got me started on CG. I saw you mention something in the video and remembered it’s been on my mind. Never figured out the answer though: why do curls tend to clump together more and more as time goes by after washday? Thanks!
I don’t know which one to get😩i have short- medium hair 3A-3B curls but I got it bleached and i need a brush that won’t break my hair🥺also my hair is kinda thick and I have a lot of hair🙏🏼
I removed three rows. Much better. The Seven rows are too tight to pass through my hair. I use very slim pieces of hair though. And it makes a huge amount of curls. I tried doing tgecwrap around the handle business. Looks nice but doesn't make lasting curls. They don't refresh. Would only be good for one evening out.
This was awesome! Thank you for this! Also what products do you recommend for wavy, thick hair? I've heard Curlsmith is good, I've also heard LUS brand is good, and I've also heard Eva NYC is good too. I'm having a hard time deciding! Lol 🤣
I have never done this method but showed my manager and she tried it but didnt use any product)😒). I wouldn't mind trying this but I just cannot stand my hair dripping wet I'd have to dry for like 8 minutes with a turbie.
I have a question. Why do you style your hair with a brush before you apply styling products? It seems like the products would not be evenly distributed this way. Meaning they're not combed through. I've always applied all of my lotions and potions, combing each product through first, then I style and encourage the curls. I'm just really curious.
I applied my leave in in the shower and curl cream immediately before brushing, then applied the gel after I had used the brush for styling 😊 I am with you I generally apply stylers first then do whatever I’m going to do to my hair. I have seen some use a brush first and I think this is to ensure hair is completely dentangled and/or smoothed down before applying products to reduce frizz!
I only apply gel before brush styling if it's a really watery gel - I actually used that curl smith aqua up gel the other day for the 1st time and applied it prior to brush styling, and a bit more after. But anything thicker I only apply leave in / cream before brushing to form clumps, then glaze and scrunch gel into the formed clumps. I think it just depends on what your hair likes best
I have fine curly hair and anytime I use more than one product it weighs my hair down. Any suggestions to get my curls looking better with just one product?
Put your product in with your head upside down, so you're adding in curl and not brushing it out. Scrunch to fight gravity, diffuse upside down to encourage curls. I brush the top of my hair straight up or away from my scalp, so it's not losing the volume on the top.
Can you please do or link a video on your Denman refresh?? I'm TEAM VOLUME but I'm also frustrated with day 3 frizz and hand styling makes it so much worse.
For people whose hair naturally curls and doesn’t need help with curl formation, it’s kind of hard to tell the actual results of the brush when people manipulate the curls by coiling, scrunching, shaking, or roping the hair strands after brushing it. Makes no sense.
I have a MASSIVE problem with my curl families getting intertwined. It's really bad throughout both sides (not really the back). I can't even separate many of them, cuz there will be 2 mixed together with a skinnier 3rd that winds through the other 2. It ends up looking like one giant clump, but when you look close or try to separate, that's when you see what's going on. It's bizarre. These families are into orgies lol
😂 at the last line!!! This can be due to thinning at the ends of some clumps. My stylist in Vegas told me that sometimes weaker curls will grab onto other clumps for strength if you will. I have that problem more when I have thinning/damage towards my ends. When my curls are the same density root to tip it happens a lot les. It also can be due to the cut. Stylists can cut the hair in a way that will encourage curls to clump into families. My stylist did this for a while when I had damage to help even out my density root to tip, then changed to cutting curl by Curl as my curl clumps got stronger!
@@JannelleOShaughnessy That makes sense! The skinnier 3rd piece that winds between them (essentially connecting the better ones) is always more of a wave that winds through a neighboring spiral on each side. As for the cut, that very well may be! I've been cutting my own hair for so long lol! I have an upcoming appt with a curly specialist for the 1st time in my life & cannot wait!!
I would try removing some of the rows! Also, some curl types need less manipulation to style, I personally get the best results when I do very little to my hair. My last video shows that routine if you would like visuals ❤️
Denman is good for detangling and for styling it is helpful with creating clumps and definition. The more rows the smaller more defined clumps, less rows bigger clumps and typically more volume. Traditional Combs in my experience give less definition and more volume!
Do y’all prefer 9 rows, 4 rows, or no rows?! 😂
9 🙌🙌🙌
9is perfect for my thin hair 🤭
Thank you, for the video. You are the first youtuber that I think feels the same way I do about the denman brush. It literally takes all my volume away 😑. I feel like it gives me 20 curls on my entire head lol. Maybe because most of my curls are going in the same direction and I have medium to low density. I do however use the denman to refresh a stubborn curl from time to time. I prefer the rake and shake method for its volume. I have also noticed scense switching and using my preferred technique, that my curls are becoming more bouncy and strong on their own. I'm not altering my natural curl pattern and using tension on my hair. I use a wet brush to detangle and distribute product then finish with the rake and shake for big hair 😃.
Super validating video on why i couldn't even buy one when I went to do so. CONFUSING AS HECK! Do you have a video on Denman for day 2 hair? I am 2C/3A and getting curl isn't a problem, but I'm lower density hair and really intrigued with the 4 row look for day 2-3 where my hair does get even tighter curl and that Denman brush could give me better volume.
@@ElizabethDohertyThomas YES!! Including link to my refresh video here! If Link doesn’t work you should be able to search refresh curly hair and it will pop up!
th-cam.com/video/OmbrW4aoxYw/w-d-xo.html
Maybe you can use the four row Denman brush on the bottom half of the hair and use the 9 row Denman brush on the top of the scalp. So you'll have the fullness underneath and the defined curls on the top. Do a video on it.
This is the best denman brush video I’ve seen! Thank you!! I used my 7 row on my wavy hair and it just made it straight. Going to try to take the rows out tonight :)
I try and not be all about definition but.... it always pulls me back in lol I'm gonna give the brush a try :) thanks for the tips!
I JUST discovered the wet the brush trick in a moment of desperation a couple of days ago, and then saw it here too 😂
I just got a denman and i love the 9 row look. I have the same hair like you. Love the defined curls!!!
I've always had trouble getting the denman to do anything different than my normal routine. I took out rows because i heard it might give me better clumps than the 7 and it didn't seem to do much. but the finger for tension i think may be a game changer. 4 rows there is almost no tension. Excite to try it again.
The tension technique doesn't work for a lot of people -- I use the coil technique and utilize the brush handle.
@@KatEthridgethe brush handle?
Your shower walls are absolutely beautiful and so clean. What do you use, how often do you use, and is there a certain way you clean, when doing your shower walls.
Still haven't been able to get Denman (no matter how many rows) to do anything but straighten almost like a flat iron. With scrunching and gel I'm approaching 3a hair with lots of volume so I'll think about trying again, but not sure.
As a personal experience, try it horizontally; the first time I used it I tried it horizontally (not vertical like janelle does), and had really good results...but then I started using it vertically and got decent results, but horizontally gives me the best (also, I try to not section it that much, just brush horizontally from below)
i'm having the exactly same problem. it really straightens out my hair to the point where it's barely even wavy. at least there's no frizz, but i want my curls ugh
@@IKKclauKR what do you mean by horizontally?
@@miaonufrak hold the brush so it's parallel to the floor. = each end will be facing the walls, not the ceiling.
@@ThyGirlnextdoor i'm pretty sure that's what i was doing. idk man i was struggling
I am still trying to master the denman brush. Thanks for another great video!
A lighter colored shirt sure would’ve helped
I was just thinking that !!😂
I love u
Thank you so much for the oil hack !! I had stopped using my denman brush because I couldn't get it inside the handle ...will get back to it again
Girlllll, thank you. I was struggling to put my brush back in , until I stumbled on your video. Love you video 💕👸🏻
Do you have a video on how you refresh with a Denman brush? I’d love to see that.
I show it in today’s video 👉🏻 th-cam.com/video/rKlyZOp69_w/w-d-xo.html
Also have a full refresh video where I use the Denman + other refresh techniques 👉🏻 th-cam.com/video/OmbrW4aoxYw/w-d-xo.html
Love this. I tried the 3 row denman comb. And it absolutely love the volume
I have only used my Denman (7 row) a handful of times. I'm not thrilled with the results I have received. I was going to try to remove rows but I honestly didn't think I would ever get the brush reassembled after removing it so I quit before the entire thing was out 😂. I'll be trying that now with your tip. My curly waves used to be so pretty but after moving a couple times and different water sources, it's thrown it out of whack and I don't know if they will ever come back like they used to be. 😔
SAMEEE
I'm so happy I found you. I currently have 4 denamn brushes in my Amazon cart 🙃 idk which brush to get so I approved this video. From a new subscriber 😉
I got the 9 rows and it’s best because you can just take rows out. I’ve tried 7 but didn’t like it, I prefer 9. I want to try with 5 or 4 now
I need to experiment more with mine. I wanted to love it, but all it has done is separate my clumps and get my ends very dry. 🤷♀️
I’ve noticed that of my hair is super wet when using the brush, I get a good clump
Since you're scrunching and twisting anyway, what happens if you don't use the denman?
Interesting, would be nice to see if hair was equal on each side. Not how you would style it, but does having more weight on one side because of the side part play a role?
What would happen if you used a 7 row? Would it give you a middle of the row option? What if you did some clumps with a 9 and some with a four? Would you get volume and definition or would that just make a mess?
sis your hair is curly 100% !! it's gorgeous. i can't get it to work for me though. it just straightens my hair :((
Great video, I use the 4 rows myself and find it better for volume but might try adding another row or 2 after seeing this for the definition. I just ordered the Denman D12 3 row comb and I'm interested to see what happens with that, would love if you could do a video on that, thank you:)
*struggles to put the brush back in the handle while watching the video hoping to get a hack on placing it back*
But also in my head: I'll just give up and buy a new brush instead, I'll save myself the mental damage.
But the video is a great help!! Thanks for it!!🤣💜
Hey I bought that denman brush after I saw a Video of you with it, im SUPER happy with the results. Thank you lovely ❤️
Yay!!! Always makes me happy when y’all find something you love!!! ❤️
u just popped up on my page and im loving ur authenticity 🫶🏽😭😂
Your laugh is so contagious 😂
I’m honestly confused, I hv a denman brush & it’s so easy to get the rubber piece in & out, it just slides almost by itself
WOW I just ordered the 7 and so glad because I have fine thin hair and get the "all want to move together in the same place" so will take rows out! #teamvolumeandfullness
The curl routine i wanna try is
-A leave in conditioner
-Maybe a curl enhancer
-And a gel
But i don't know which products to use, do you have any recommendations??
some products i really like & recommend are camille rose , shea moisture , mielle , miss jessie’s , aunt jackie’s , & as i am . i hope this helps :)
leave in: shea moisture
curl enhancer: tea tree oil
gel: not your mothers curl talk
Thanks so much for making this video, you have such a similar curl pattern to me (im very fine hair and lose volume as soon as i gain length) and made it super easy for me to decide i need the 9 row (team definition here! Woo)
Gorgeous curls! I’m going to try this.
I am a little confused. I have fine but medium dense hair with a 2b wave pattern. I bought a 9 row "Denman type" brush. Should I remove Rows? I would like more curl definition with less clumping.
as i get older and the grays keep coming, i find my hair more frizzy and less curly. :( any hints available?
Good comparison! I know you mentioned rolling the Denman with your curls, but have you tried it going the opposite way, to the back of your head instead? If so, what difference have you noticed? Thank you.
I'm on the fence with the deman brush...🤷🏽♀️ i get nice results with my wet brush🤷🏽♀️
I think it’s a great brush for refreshing, at least for me. I can live without it Washday. Need to try the wet brush!!!
@@JannelleOShaughnessy yup, me too 😁
I use my wet brush almost all the time. It eliminates frizz for me. I’ll occasionally use the Denman for more definition, but I always regret it because I like volume.
If I use the denman brush it seems to just take out whatever little wave I have ☹️ BUT my hair does really well when I just let it do it’s own thing!!
Have you ever used the flex jelly stuff from curl smith? I ordered it but I’m nervous because it was like $25 😅
I have it and like it
Would you please do a video of a refresh with denman so we can compare to the wash day? Thanks n
Hi Jannelle! Amazing comparison :D, love your videos and actually you’re the one that got me started on CG. I saw you mention something in the video and remembered it’s been on my mind. Never figured out the answer though: why do curls tend to clump together more and more as time goes by after washday? Thanks!
Oil fro the scalp travels to the rest of the hair as the days go by.
Unless you have a side of your head curlier than the other(i do) the 9 row instantly made it defined so I'll go for it
I don’t know which one to get😩i have short- medium hair 3A-3B curls but I got it bleached and i need a brush that won’t break my hair🥺also my hair is kinda thick and I have a lot of hair🙏🏼
I removed three rows. Much better. The Seven rows are too tight to pass through my hair. I use very slim pieces of hair though. And it makes a huge amount of curls. I tried doing tgecwrap around the handle business. Looks nice but doesn't make lasting curls. They don't refresh. Would only be good for one evening out.
This was awesome! Thank you for this! Also what products do you recommend for wavy, thick hair? I've heard Curlsmith is good, I've also heard LUS brand is good, and I've also heard Eva NYC is good too. I'm having a hard time deciding! Lol 🤣
I have thick wavy hair and I don't like Curlsmith. I absolutely LOVE Kinky Curly curling custard.
I use not your mothers curling products they're the best!
A little late but this really helped!! Thank you so much!!
How do you slide it back so easily? Mine has about half an inch that sticks out. 😢😢
They do make a 5-row Denman as well
Does anyone have suggestions for waist length hair???? I’m just starting my curly hair journey!
Awesome 👍 I can’t wait to try the 9 row brush 😀
Extremely helpful! Thank you
I have never done this method but showed my manager and she tried it but didnt use any product)😒).
I wouldn't mind trying this but I just cannot stand my hair dripping wet I'd have to dry for like 8 minutes with a turbie.
I have a question. Why do you style your hair with a brush before you apply styling products? It seems like the products would not be evenly distributed this way. Meaning they're not combed through.
I've always applied all of my lotions and potions, combing each product through first, then I style and encourage the curls. I'm just really curious.
I applied my leave in in the shower and curl cream immediately before brushing, then applied the gel after I had used the brush for styling 😊 I am with you I generally apply stylers first then do whatever I’m going to do to my hair. I have seen some use a brush first and I think this is to ensure hair is completely dentangled and/or smoothed down before applying products to reduce frizz!
I only apply gel before brush styling if it's a really watery gel - I actually used that curl smith aqua up gel the other day for the 1st time and applied it prior to brush styling, and a bit more after. But anything thicker I only apply leave in / cream before brushing to form clumps, then glaze and scrunch gel into the formed clumps. I think it just depends on what your hair likes best
@@JannelleOShaughnessy Thanks 😊
@@VengefulAngeI Thanks😊
I have fine curly hair and anytime I use more than one product it weighs my hair down. Any suggestions to get my curls looking better with just one product?
Just try using a good gel after you conditioned your hair and don't put much on the top of your hair 🤗
Put your product in with your head upside down, so you're adding in curl and not brushing it out. Scrunch to fight gravity, diffuse upside down to encourage curls.
I brush the top of my hair straight up or away from my scalp, so it's not losing the volume on the top.
I don't understand if you just slide it out it's so much easier
I’m team volume ☺️☺️
if i order a 5 row denmin, can I take away some rows? I dont understand how it works
Can you please do or link a video on your Denman refresh?? I'm TEAM VOLUME but I'm also frustrated with day 3 frizz and hand styling makes it so much worse.
I show a bit in today’s video!
th-cam.com/video/rKlyZOp69_w/w-d-xo.html
@@JannelleOShaughnessy Thank you!
I have long wavy hair and this technique made my waves straight :( anyone also experienced this? Struggling to figure out my wavy 2b hair
It might be the products ur using and not enough moisture in ur shampoo and conditioner or too much product weighing ur hair down
Your life is so cute and your hair is just like mine- wavy on the top and curly on the bottom. Insta-subscribed!
Welcome 👋🏻 happy to have you here! ❤️
Gurl we got the same curls
Oh the struggle for volume.
Im a stranger I was undiceded I have dyed and permed long hair do you think I should buy denman brush d3 or d4?
First vid of yours I’ve watched, what do you use on wash day normally if it’s not the denman? tia
Welcome 👋🏻 I typically don’t use any brush at all! My most recent video shows how I apply product normally!
Wide tooth comb in shower is best
Does your denman brush slide out a lot when you’re brushing your hair?
So what brush do you like for wash day?
I prefer no brush on Washday!!!
wich brush do you recommend for more volume?
interesting, thanks! great video
Thank you
ahahah ".. i'm a little dramatic.."🤣
Bad choice of tee color for that day maam
For people whose hair naturally curls and doesn’t need help with curl formation, it’s kind of hard to tell the actual results of the brush when people manipulate the curls by coiling, scrunching, shaking, or roping the hair strands after brushing it. Makes no sense.
Are you high porosity or low?
I have a MASSIVE problem with my curl families getting intertwined. It's really bad throughout both sides (not really the back). I can't even separate many of them, cuz there will be 2 mixed together with a skinnier 3rd that winds through the other 2. It ends up looking like one giant clump, but when you look close or try to separate, that's when you see what's going on. It's bizarre. These families are into orgies lol
😂 at the last line!!! This can be due to thinning at the ends of some clumps. My stylist in Vegas told me that sometimes weaker curls will grab onto other clumps for strength if you will. I have that problem more when I have thinning/damage towards my ends. When my curls are the same density root to tip it happens a lot les. It also can be due to the cut. Stylists can cut the hair in a way that will encourage curls to clump into families. My stylist did this for a while when I had damage to help even out my density root to tip, then changed to cutting curl by Curl as my curl clumps got stronger!
@@JannelleOShaughnessy That makes sense! The skinnier 3rd piece that winds between them (essentially connecting the better ones) is always more of a wave that winds through a neighboring spiral on each side. As for the cut, that very well may be! I've been cutting my own hair for so long lol! I have an upcoming appt with a curly specialist for the 1st time in my life & cannot wait!!
Have you tried the behairful brush? I swear it's better than a Denman! AND it's more gentle than the denman yet makes tighter curls
I’ve been playing with it but haven’t tried it on Washday yet!! Have it in my to do list 😆
@@JannelleOShaughnessy did you ever try it? which do you prefer?
Didn't even occur to me to yank the bristles out
I’ve Only used it once. I think it’s a 7 row. And it pulled out almost all my curl :/ I don’t think I used it right.
I would try removing some of the rows! Also, some curl types need less manipulation to style, I personally get the best results when I do very little to my hair. My last video shows that routine if you would like visuals ❤️
Thank you so much! It’ll go watch that video!
Would love an update on function of beauty, are you still enjoying? I can't decide between FOB and Prose
I personally prefer prose, and the scents are so sophisticated!
My hair has become so thin lately that I can’t get any tension with the den man brush.
Why is the denman brush unique? Could you not do this with a comb?
Denman is good for detangling and for styling it is helpful with creating clumps and definition. The more rows the smaller more defined clumps, less rows bigger clumps and typically more volume. Traditional Combs in my experience give less definition and more volume!
Have you tried the Juli Brush?
I haven’t even heard of it 🤔
@@JannelleOShaughnessy Julissa is the creator of the Juli Brush and it’s seriously the best ever and it’s like $8. Yes!!!
You got my sister's natural curls that she hate...
Turd curls
Team Volume ! 😂😇
oh... so size does matter
Subbed 4 the laugh ❤️🔥
If your hair is wavy curly.... mine is straight hahaha
A lighter shirt, for sure! Can't see
girl should have worn a white shirt so I can see what’s happening
i honestly see no difference :'(
That brush is tooo hard for anyone's hair, unless you want to go bald early, subscribe to her channel 😂😂😂
Youre so lovely x
Curley Hair. Don't Care. There is no law that sez you even have to brush your hair. I haven't in years.
Is it really necessary to curse on a hair styling video? SMH ☹️