Learn how to clean hairbrushes in just a few simple steps.
Plus, find out when it might be time for a replacement.
Learn how to clean hairbrushes to remove dirt, hair, and product buildup.
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Take a few minutes to learn how to clean hairbrushes and reap the beauty benefits with this simple method.
After you’ve removed all of the hair, give your hairbrush a good washing to remove buildup.
You don’t need to have a special product to clean hairbrushes.
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Just reach for your shampoo.
This straightforward hairbrushcleaning methodcan be used on synthetic bristle or boar’s bristle hairbrushes, two common hairbrush materials.
Wash Hairbrush with Shampoo
Fill a bowl with warm water and gently swirl the brush head.
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Add a few drops of shampoo to the brush head and carefully agitate with your fingers or a toothbrush.
Use a cotton swab to clean any grooves.
Avoid soaking wood-handled brushes in water, as it could damage or warp the material.
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Plan on letting the brush dry at least overnight.
Vented brushes without a padded base will dry much more quickly.
You might have seen information on how to clean a hairbrush with a dryer sheet.
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How Often Should Hairbrushes Be Cleaned?
You put in time and effort to style your hair and it deserves a squeaky clean hairbrush.
When Is It Time to Replace Your Hairbrush?
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But beyond a fresh start, purchasing a new brush does wonders for your ‘do.
If it’s not regularly removed, it can create bacteria.
If you could’t remove it all, it’s time for a new brush.
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you might soak your hairbrush invinegar, but it isn’t necessary.
Soapy water is the best way to clean it.
If your brush has a wooden handle, soaking it in vinegar will erode it.
