I have been meaning to post this post for a while. Today I finally got a chance to take some pics and write about it. This is the first of the How To series. If you like it, please let me know so I can do more.
Everyone has this problem, once you have a hair brush it gets dirty and cleaning it is a mess in itself. Here are a few steps I followed which made it easy for me. In this post, I am using my oval cushion brush from Revlon. I love this brush, it adds shine to my hair and when it became dirty, I felt sad not knowing how to clean it. I could get almost all of the hair out, but the dirt on the bristles was another issue.
Here are the things needed: Yep, you need a hair brush first. This method can be used to all the hairbrushes (as far as I can say). I have tried it with my flat comb too. It’s easy and little to no effort. The second thing you need is dish washing detergent or a shampoo. I used Dawn dish washing foam, for my first trial as I thought it would get the dirt as well as oils out of the brush. The third thing you need is an old toothbrush. The last and important thing is a bowl of warm water or a sink. I used a sink.
Steps to follow: Even though I did not get to grab a pic, first and foremost you need to get all the hair trapped in the brush, out. I used toothpicks, scissors anything small and flat that can get through the bristles to the base of the comb. Get all the hair out. Then follow these steps. Step 1: Fill up your sink or bowl with hot water and add some drops of Dawn or Shampoo to it. Dip your hair brush and toothbrush in and start scrubbing. (I applied some of the Dawn foam as a toothpaste to the toothbrush and then, brushed through the bristles). I brushed for a good 5 minutes in every angle possible and tried to reach every nook and corner of the bristles (This was my first time and I wanted to be thorough) Step 2: Leave your brush in the sink/bowl for 10 min. Step 3: Take the brush out, rinse it in clean water and dry it out an a clean towel. I used a paper towel. Let it dry overnight. (time to dry may be more or less depending on the type of hair brushes/combs)
Result: Next morning, Tada!!! My brush was back to its former glory. I was so happy to see it clean and shiny.
Yep, my brush was really dirty as you can see in the picture, and I was using its substitute for a while now. So, I can use my old brush while I get the new one cleaned. That’s the way to do it, don’t you think?
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Fill your sink or a bucket with either one part ammonia and four parts warm water, or one part vinegar to four parts water. Leave your brush or comb to soak for about 10 minutes. Give it a thorough rinse to flush out the cleaning solution. Let it air dry, and you’re good to go.
Here are the things needed: Yep, you need a hair brush first. This method can be used to all the hairbrushes (as far as I can say). I have tried it with my flat comb too. It’s easy and little to no effort. The second thing you need is dish washing detergent or a shampoo. I used Dawn dish washing foam, for my first trial as I thought it would get the dirt as well as oils out of the brush. The third thing you need is an old toothbrush. The last and important thing is a bowl of warm water or a sink. I used a sink.
Please feel free to comment and like this post, if you found it useful. Follow me on Twitter @anithamallya and on instagram @anithaprabhu
Tough to write down — like to learn new stuff, but get bored easily, love to make new friends, but ones I dont like I avoid, love to travel, but pretty lazy too The list goes on n on n on……..
Steps to follow: Even though I did not get to grab a pic, first and foremost you need to get all the hair trapped in the brush, out. I used toothpicks, scissors anything small and flat that can get through the bristles to the base of the comb. Get all the hair out. Then follow these steps. Step 1: Fill up your sink or bowl with hot water and add some drops of Dawn or Shampoo to it. Dip your hair brush and toothbrush in and start scrubbing. (I applied some of the Dawn foam as a toothpaste to the toothbrush and then, brushed through the bristles). I brushed for a good 5 minutes in every angle possible and tried to reach every nook and corner of the bristles (This was my first time and I wanted to be thorough) Step 2: Leave your brush in the sink/bowl for 10 min. Step 3: Take the brush out, rinse it in clean water and dry it out an a clean towel. I used a paper towel. Let it dry overnight. (time to dry may be more or less depending on the type of hair brushes/combs)
Result: Next morning, Tada!!! My brush was back to its former glory. I was so happy to see it clean and shiny.
Soak your brush in a bowl with one part water and one part white vinegar. Vinegar is great at killing bacteria but you can also use ammonia if you prefer. Try to keep the handle out of the bowl while soaking. You only need to soak your combs or brushes for about 20 minutes but if you think your brush could use a bit more care, soak it overnight.
When is the last time you properly cleaned your hair brush? Not just scraping the hair out, when is the last time you sterilized it, getting rid of all the buildup and bacteria? Well, it’s okay. It’s not something we always remember to do. There’s certainly no point in giving your hair a deep cleaning only to style it with unclean combs and brushes. Here’s a simple way to sterilize your tools with stuff you have laying around the house.
If you can wash your brush weekly to coincide with your wash day, that is ideal. If you do this you may only need to do a little cleaning with a toothbrush with no soaking. If you can’t do it that often, try to do it at least as often as you clarify, which should be every few weeks or so. Find a schedule that works for you, just be sure to make time to keep your instruments as clean and cared for as your hair.
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FAQ
Can you use ammonia to clean hair brushes?
What is the best thing to clean hair brushes with?
What chemical is used to clean hairbrushes?
How to clean a hairbrush?
Next up, fill a sink or bowl with hot water and add a few drops of dish soap or shampoo along with one teaspoon of baking powder. Stir the water around until it makes a soapy solution. Then, leave the hairbrushes to soak for an hour to allow the soap to break down the excess oils, dirt and grime. 3. Scrub the brushes clean
How do you clean a hairbrush with natural bristles?
Cleaning a hairbrush with natural bristles and/or a wooden handle requires a slightly different approach. Step 1: Remove all hair from your brush, as explained above. Step 2: Mix a gentle shampoo with warm water, or two tablespoons of baking soda with two cups of warm water, in a container or your sink.
Is there a self-cleaning hair brush?
There is such a thing as a self-cleaning hair brush. Companies like Qwik-Clean offer self cleaning hair brushes that look and work exactly like basic round brushes, but the bristles retract. This way, you’re sparing yourself the time of having to pull the hair out of the bristles in clumps or one-by-one.
Should you clean your hair brush regularly?
“Cleaning your brushes regularly keeps the quality of the bristles in better condition,” he says. “It will also allow the brush to work to its highest capacity—when a bunch of hair clogs the brush, you’ll notice the quality of detangling and smoothing deteriorates.