How to clean a Hairbrush/Comb?

A hair brush or comb is used regularly to smooth hair strands and detangle them. This makes it pretty nasty as it absorbs dust, oil, dandruff, hair products, etc. It also traps residues from the environment, such as dust, dirt, lint, or grime. Dead skin cells also get stuck in the brush and pass back to your hair with every use. Hence it is very important to know how to clean your hairbrush/comb.

Do you clean your hair brush/comb regularly?

If you want your hairbrush to do a good job without adding nasty scum to your hair, you need to clean it regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends upon the usage, type of hair products you use, and several other factors. Hence, there is no fixed rule on how frequently you should clean it. Try to make it a habit to clean it once in 2-3 weeks. A clean hairbrush is a necessity for healthy hair.

You might find a variety of tools in the market and online for cleaning a hairbrush, but you can also do it using the tools available at home.

One of the best way to clean your hairbrush:

• • Take a pen and run it through the length of the brush several times. This will release all the hair stuck in between.
  • Pull out the hair.
  • Now take a mug and fill it with warm water. Add some shampoo, and soak the brush in it for 15-20 minutes. This will help release all the dirt, oil, and other nasty stuff stuck in it.
  • Now take a toothbrush and scrub the hairbrush with it.
  • Give it a good rinse with clean water and let it air dry.

Key pointers for a clean Hairbrush:

• • Do not soak your hairbrush in water, if it has a wooden handle.
  • If the hairbrush bristles have beads on them, do not be harsh. Just try to lift the hair stuck in between using a soft brush or the teeth of another comb. You can also use an old mascara brush to lift the hair stuck in between.
  • Mix 4 parts of warm water and one part of vinegar and soak the brush in it for about thirty minutes. This will help release all the dirt, oil, and gross stuff and clean your brush in no time.
  • You can also disinfect your brush using UV light/placing it in natural sunlight for a few hours.

Conclusion:

Negligence in maintaining a clean hair brush is easy. But if you want healthy-looking hair, cleaning it should be part of your routine. Use these tips to take your hairbrush from gross to splendid.