A hairbrush is the most popular personal care accessory in every home. You may be surprised by this question, but nevertheless: "Do you know how to care for the devices for combing hair correctly?" Especially for you, we have collected the best tips on how to brush a hairbrush or massage brush at home.
Each comb has its own care needs.
Hair combs vary in shape, size and purpose. Surely many women have several different brushes and combs on the dressing table at once. Massage is convenient to comb thick hair and lift it at the roots, round are irreplaceable when styling, and thin ones are suitable for creating partings and highlighting individual strands. Before you think about how to clean a comb, you should pay attention not only to its shape, but also to the material from which it is made. Most often on sale you can find plastic, metal and wooden accessories for hair care. It is important to understand that any comb needs regular cleaning. Remember the rule common to all brushes: cleaning begins with the removal of large visible impurities. Manually or using a toothpick, carefully remove any hair or dust that has fallen out. Only then can we proceed directly to cleaning and washing the product.
Washing plastic and metal products for hair care
Plastic is the least moody and cheapest material that is widely used to create small household accessories. Often, professional combs that are used in beauty salons are also made from it. Cleaning these hair accessories should begin with washing. Prepare a soap solution in the basin and add one tablespoon of ammonia to it (you can replace it with table vinegar or citric acid). Soak the plastic combs in the resulting solution for an hour. After this time, clean the hair accessories with an old toothbrush, and then rinse them with plenty of clean water. The described procedure is best suited for the care of plastic products, but how to clean a metal comb? In fact, the rules of care are similar, the main thing is to soak metal hair accessories for no more than 5 minutes. If you want a metal comb to look like new, do not be too lazy to rub it well with soda. The final cleaning step is drying. Plastic combs can be dried at room temperature, while metal combs should be placed immediately on a hot battery or under a hairdryer.
Delicate cleaning for combs made from natural materials
The most demanding care is a
wooden hair
brush . It is recommended to wash such combs with water only to remove very strong contaminants. For regular hygienic cleaning, it is best to use a solution of citric acid (in 1 liter of water, dilute ½ sachet) or alcohol. Remove any visible dirt from the comb, and then carefully wipe the surface of the product with a cotton swab or piece of velvet. It is important to treat all the teeth of the comb and the gaps between them. Wooden combs can only be dried at room temperature, away from heat sources. No less whimsical care brushes made of natural bristles. As they become soiled, it is recommended to wash them with a neutral detergent or a quality shampoo. Soak these combs with heavy soiling in a soap solution for no more than 15 minutes. If hair and large particles of dust are tangled in the bristles, comb each bundle with a plastic comb or a toothbrush.
How to clean the massage brush?
Volumetric combs are called massage ones, the teeth of which are fixed in a nylon or rubber insert. Usually these brushes are the most difficult to clean because of their complex shape. When choosing a method for cleaning a comb from contaminants, focus on the predominant material used for its manufacture. Brushes with a wooden base and teeth should be cleaned in the same way as hair accessories made from whole wood. But the care of plastic combs is much easier. Soak them in soapy water and then brush them thoroughly with a toothbrush. Do not rub too hard the teeth and their attachment points, otherwise you will break the comb. The most difficult thing in caring for massage brushes is to dry the product well after cleaning. Place the comb with the teeth down on a terry towel and leave to dry completely.
Disinfection of hair accessories
Not only professional combs, but also brushes used at home need regular disinfection. Do not be too lazy to process your comb after another person has used it. It is useful to carry out disinfection and for no particular reason, from time to time. The easiest way is to purchase a special universal antiseptic in a pharmacy and soak a comb in it, following the instructions. Many responsible housewives are concerned about the question: "How to clean a comb and disinfect at the same time?" Excellent antiseptic properties have alcohol and a solution of laundry soap. If you use these cleaners, you don’t have to worry about additional sanitizing treatments.
Useful recommendations for every day
A very good habit is to brush all the combs in the house at least once a week. Believe me, this is no less important investment in the beauty and health of your hair than the purchase of expensive shampoo and other care products. Remove any hair from the brush after each use. Hair health experts recommend changing combs that are used daily at least once every 3-4 months. If you carry a brush in a handbag, be sure to put it in a protective case. Never use broken combs. The case broke or the handle fell off, the protective tips from the teeth were lost - such a hair accessory should be immediately discarded. Follow all these simple rules, and a hair brush will become your reliable assistant in the fight for the beauty and health of curls.