11.29.2016

How to clean brushes and combs

Many things can hide those little hair around.

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We all know what happens when make - up brush wash regularly: you build a lotta crap . But forget the makeup brush is the hairbrush. It is true: in spite of all brushes and combs and clean should.

Why dirty brushes are bad

"Like all beauty - tools, brushes dirty hair with repeated use, if you especially, styling - use products in hair," says dermatologic surgeon and Real Self employee Shah Sejal, MD clog And not just lumps and waste hair product, the tools can - can mites, dead skin cells and oils also accumulate. "The structure in your hairbrush nest can be used for bacterial and fungal growth, so there is a risk of infection," says Dr. Shah.

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In addition to seeds, jumping regularly clean your brush prevents run properly. Every dirty brush which essentially means that the accumulation in all the strands and scalp are passed back again, so that hair look greasy - a shampoo base.

To improve your brushes and combs, first out , which types are in your collection . Remove any built weekly hair, and follow the simple instructions for washing occasionally:

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Plastic or ceramic brushes

These brushes and combs can all support a monthly bath, as it can dry completely. "Fill the sink or a bowl of warm water, add a small amount of clearance or mild shampoo and wash your brush," advises Dr. Shah. Be sure to rinse and let dry in the air.

Paddle brushes

Tools with sponge bases are a little more complicated, warns Birnur Aral, Ph.D., director of the Laboratory of beauty in the Institute of Good Housekeeping . "Paddle brushes could trap water under, which can be difficult to get out," he said. Persistent moisture can cause unpleasant odors or worse, mold. Aral to consult in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions, or washing the brushes every two months.

wooden brushes

Be careful with wooden handles well. "Ruining the wood surface with soap and water," Aral said. Again, check the care instructions and do not rub hard. "I do not want to soak brushes with wooden handles," advises Carolyn E. Forté, director of the clean laboratory at the Institute of Good Housekeeping. "I recommend a quick release."

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