In the (long) list of bathroom accessories to clean, such as makeup brushes, washcloths or even towels, the hairbrush is no exception. Too often forgotten during major cleaning, the hairbrush is nevertheless full of residue from hair products, sebum, dead skin, dust… and hair. In short, our brushes are full of bacteria which are harmful to the scalp. In fact, the latter can cause skin irritation and very unpleasant odors. But it’s hard to get rid of all that lost hair…
In a video posted on the Chinese social network, the influencer and YouTuber @sleepingbeautyytb reveals his simple tip for effectively cleaning your brush and removing accumulated hair.
Removing hair stuck in your brush: the simple technique with a comb
It’s finally time to unclog and wash your hairbrush, but you have no idea how you’re going to do it. Don’t panic, we’ll guide you step by step with a tutorial spotted on social media. First, equip yourself with the brush you want to wash and a comb. The objective of this step is to remove any hair that has accumulated or stuck in your brush. The teeth of your comb will greatly facilitate detachment. hair clinging to the base of the object.
Once you’ve gotten rid of the last of your hair, it’s time to wash. To do this, you must have baking soda (easily found in stores for a few euros). In a container, pour two tablespoons of the white powder for half a liter of hot water then mix the preparation. Third step, you need to dip your hairbrush into your mixture And leave it on overnight for a perfect result. The baking soda loosens all the dirt and residue that is present on the object. To finalize the cleaning, simply rinse thoroughly then dry upside down and in the open air (to prevent water from remaining inside) on a clean surface. Now your favorite brush is like new and ready to return to service. The operation must be repeated twice a month.
@sleepingbeautyytb This is a sign you didn’t know you were waiting to finally wash your hairbrush! 1st step: use a comb to remove all the hair from the base of the brush. 2nd step: equip yourself with baking soda! Pour 2 tablespoons for 1/2 liter of water. If you only have white vinegar, pour 25cl of white vinegar and 25cl of hot water into your container. Step 3: Slide the brush in and let it soak overnight. If your brush is made of wood, leave it for 1 hour maximum so as not to damage it. Baking soda removes dirt and residue for example I use colored dry shampoo and you see everything comes off straight from the brush! The next morning, rinse thoroughly. The brush is perfectly clean, all you have to do is dry it upside down in the open air!
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