Why Do You Need To Clean Your Hairbrush And How: Major Tips And Suggestions by a Trichologist

You use your hairbrush daily, but you might not even think of the fact that it also needs to be cleaned. Ultimately, if you want a comfortable living environment at home or work and don't do this one thing properly it can cause numerous other problems. Here, we unpack exactly what trichologists have to say about the effects of not washing your hairbrushes.

Why Clean Your Hairbrush?

1. Product and Hair Buildup
As time passes, hairbrushes collect not just hairs but they also get covered in styling products you use that travel from your strands to the brush together with all those oils and dirt. This residue can go back on your hair, resulting in greasy looking dull and lifeless hair. To keep the quality of your locks and to give it a clean brihgt look on daily basis, you should do regular cleaning.

2. Bacteria and Germ Growth
When your hairbrush is dirty it can ditch a bacteria fast-food unit, or even be parasite central! These micro-organisms can be at the constellation of various scalp problems, for example dandruff and itchiness. By simply cleaning your brushes regularly you reduce those uninvited guests and create a better scalp environment.

3. Hair Damage
It will result in breakage and split ends to use a brush filled with hair that is tangled up with dirt. A clean brush glides through the hair, and therefore you experience less Tension on each individual Hair strand. This is especially important when you have gentle or handled hair.

4. Enhanced Performance
It also helps the hairbrush to work better. This will help your brush move through hair with less friction, making it easier to detangle and style. This translates to a more pleasurable grooming experience and benefits the overall health of your hair.

The Right Way to Clean a Hairbrush

Our hair brushes are easy to clean. Steps To Follow

1. Take your fingers (you can also use a comb) and start by "combing" through the bristles to remove any hair strands.
2. How to Make a Cleaning Solution: Pour warm water into a bowl or sink and mix in some drops of mild shampoo or light soap.
3. Dip the Brush: Place your brush into clean acetone and let it soak for several minutes so that any remaining product can be loosened.
4. Scrub the bristles: Take an old toothbrush (or something similar) and gently scrub the middle of your brush — where dirt is most likely to hide.
5. Rinse and Dry: Finally, rinse the brush well in your hand under running water to wash out all soap. Shake out any extra moisture and set it on the bristle-side down to dry resting against your clean towel.

Conclusion

So the simple habit of cleaning your hairbrush could make all the difference in how you feel about grooming. Listening to trichologists may have many benefits, and demonstrates that this seemingly trivial task can actually be quite important! When you treat your brush right, it takes good care of the overall health of your hair as well. With that said, the next time you pick up your brush remember cleanliness cannot be any less prioritized on if you want those best results.