It’s weird but I lie on my side and comb and tug my hair as flat to my head as possible against the direction of growth, especially around my neck, ear, and temple, where the growth direction is most opinionated. Usually I comb it with my fingers, but sometimes I use a pick or brush. It’s careful work and I try to fall asleep with it like that.
Edit: I’ve wondered if other people do this, because it feels so natural to me, but I’ve never heard anyone describe it.
I did something similar as a toddler/child, but once done I would isolate a single strand of hair and then yank it out. Then I’d start all over again. I had bald spots.
Before I fall asleep, I self soothe by playing with the hair on my head in a very specific way.
You can’t just leave me hanging, what’s the specific way?
It’s weird but I lie on my side and comb and tug my hair as flat to my head as possible against the direction of growth, especially around my neck, ear, and temple, where the growth direction is most opinionated. Usually I comb it with my fingers, but sometimes I use a pick or brush. It’s careful work and I try to fall asleep with it like that.
Edit: I’ve wondered if other people do this, because it feels so natural to me, but I’ve never heard anyone describe it.
I did something similar as a toddler/child, but once done I would isolate a single strand of hair and then yank it out. Then I’d start all over again. I had bald spots.
I rub my feet back and forth. It’s so nice