Learn the importance of cleaning your hairbrush regularly and discover the best methods for different brush types.
real talk: your hairbrush is probably overdue for a cleaning. Between dead skin cells, oils, and leftover product, it’s a breeding ground for grime that can mess with your scalp. But how often should you be cleaning it? Spoiler alert: more often than you think. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your brush—and your hair—fresh and clean, including when it’s time to trade your trusty brush in for a newer model.
As a general rule, you should clean your hairbrush every one to two weeks, but it really depends on a few things. If you use heavy styling products, you may need to clean it more often. The method for cleaning a hairbrush depends on the type, but no matter the brush, always start by pulling out the hair with tweezers, scissors, or just your hands. If you have a brush with synthetic plastic bristles (which are easiest to clean, BTW), follow these steps: Put some shampoo, dish soap, or body wash in a large bowl of water and soak your brush for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly afterwards, shake or squeeze the brush to remove excess water, and then allow to air dry. If you have a brush with natural bristles and/or wooden handles, you need to handle them with a little more care. After removing all the hair from the bristles, follow these steps: Only dip the bristles in the water (keeping the wooden handles dry). Lather up the bristles (either with your hands or a toothbrush). You really want to give these natural bristles a thorough scrub since they have more nooks and crannies.Rinse thoroughly afterwards, shake or squeeze the brush to remove excess water, and then allow to air dry. If you’ve ever let a bunch of hair accumulate in your brush, you probably noticed it doesn’t work as well. But that’s not the only problem
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