The hairbrush belongs to accessories, without which not a single person can do. To keep your hair healthy, you need to use a hair brush with natural bristles.
Features and varieties
This type of comb is endowed with a number of features, namely it:
- removes dirt;
- massages the skin;
- gently untangles hair;
- effectively massages the scalp;
- distributes sebum.
There are several types of bristles used to make hair brushes with natural bristles.
1. Pork bristles.
The most commonly used wild boar bristles. It has a very high rigidity, although it bends from a little pressure. It is very difficult to comb hair with it:
This bristle is ideal for damaged and thin curls.
2. Mixed bristles.
A comb made of animal bristles and artificial materials can be used by people with different types of hair. Such products are able to neutralize static electricity and untangle curls. But not able to do massage, because it may well injure the skin.
3. Horse hair.
A hairbrush with natural horsehair bristles in its pure form is rarely used because of its softness, so the rods are reinforced with artificial materials. These brushes remove static electricity and do not injure the scalp and hair.
4. Whalebone.
This natural material is very durable, so this comb is endowed with the properties of a scallop. It evenly distributes the natural secretion of the sebaceous glands. This hair brush with natural bristles, the reviews of which are only positive, copes with thick and curly curls perfectly.
Benefits
Although such a product is more expensive than a plastic one, it cares for the hair with high quality and delicate care. Such a brush:
- non toxic
- elastic (because when combing the hair does not break and does not tear);
- massages, without scratching, the scalp;
- polishes curls, making them shiny;
- Does not harm delicate tips.
Even people with sensitive skin rarely have an allergy to a hair brush with natural bristles. Thick dense bristles distribute sebum evenly, while forming a thin protective film that protects the curls from various external damages. Such a comb can be very smoothly comb the hair into the tail or if you want to make another hairstyle.
disadvantages
Although reviews of a hairbrush with natural bristles are often good, it is not suitable for everyone. It should not be used by those who are allergic to animal hair. Such brushes and small strong curls, which are also tough, do not comb. Although some people complain that after combing with this brush, the hair starts to become electrified, but experts did not find a direct connection between the occurrence of static electricity and the comb with bristles. Apparently, this is an individual feature of the hair.
Care Rules
A hair brush with natural bristles needs to be looked after more carefully. With irregular and poor-quality cleaning, fungi and microbes multiply quickly and in large quantities on it. They contribute to the appearance of skin diseases of the head and dandruff.
Only dry hair should be combed with such combs; brushes should be placed away from moisture. Be sure to clean the brush once every three to four days. Using a simple plastic comb with small teeth, you need to remove dust and stuck hair from it. Bristles need to be washed in soapy water 3-4 times a month. During washing, try to protect from water on wooden parts and the brush pad. Do not use a hair dryer to dry the product. It is dried on a dry cloth, putting bristles down. It should dry naturally. Natural bristles should not be treated with any antibacterial solutions or alcohol. Do not comb such comb hair with a large amount of gel or varnish applied to them. First they need to be combed with a plastic brush or rinse off the applied products.
It should be borne in mind that natural brushes are often recommended to be changed. Even if you carefully look after her, you can use such a comb from 6 months to a year. After that, you need to write it off and purchase a new one. If you follow all these recommendations, the comb will bring maximum benefits to the hair and will carefully care for them.