You don’t brush curly hair if you want nice curls BUT curly hair tends to be dry so if you don’t brush it, you will never move that scalp oil to the ends where it’s needed. On non-hair washing days, brush your hair all the way to the ends before you get in the shower and then just wet it down, blot, and let it dry naturally or use a diffuser. If you want this to be a scream-free experience, there is really only one option, which is to use the Ugly Swan Maxi brush to work through those curls gently.