The hairbrush is an essential item in hair care and is part of the arsenal of accessories that serve both to untangle and to shape the locks.
But more than a practical function, we know that many people have an emotional attachment to the tool, often because of the effect it brings, sometimes because it brings greater practicality. And it’s just these people that just hearing about when to change the brush who are terrified!
If you are part of this group, we have two news – one bad and one good: the bad news is that it’s time for you to change your hairbrush; the good thing is that we’re going to give you some reasons to convince yourself of this.
Do I really need to change my hairbrush?
Unless you want to create a bacterial camp, you need to regularly change your hairbrush.
The hair styling brush is a fertile field for bacteria, which together with the dust that accumulates daily, form a harmful environment for your hair health. Like? Imagine that all this dirt is fed every time you comb the strands and part of it is deposited on your scalp. Disgusting, right?
More than an endless disgusting, this cycle can irritate the scalp and clog the hair follicles, which can lead to shedding. And if you have dandruff, the scenario is even worse! By using a hairbrush that should have been changed, you are putting the dandruff back on your scalp every time you comb.
So when to change the hairbrush? No matter how beautiful and functional your brush is, it should be changed every 6 six months or, at the most, once a year. Of course, this deadline will depend a lot on the material it is made from, so keep an eye out for any signs that it should be replaced. Don’t know which ones? Below we explain.
When to change the brush before the recommended time?
Your hairbrush may be calling for help and only you didn’t notice! Look out for some signs that you should change it urgently:
- deformed bristles
- missing teeth
- a lot of dirt
- Soft or cracked pad (racket)
- Falling balls (racket)
I bought a new brush, how to keep it clean?
Now that you got rid of that old brush full of bacteria, the time has come to take good care of the new one! Write down some tips for keeping your hairbrush clean and durable during its lifetime.
- Remove the strands of hair that accumulate.
- Wash with mild soap and running water at least once a month.
- If it is very dirty, let the brush soak for 15 to 30 minutes (except padded brushes).
- Let it dry naturally, hanging it by the handle.
That’s it, after all the doubts about when to change the brushHere’s one last tip: write down in your diary the day you bought your hairbrush, so you won’t forget the day it should go away.
