Chances are that you use a hairbrush (almost) every day to keep your locks in check. But how often should you actually replace your hairbrush? That is probably more often than you think… read on for the answer!
Every time you run your brush through your hair, oil, dead skin cells, product residue and bacteria stick to it. And yes, every time you run that brush through your hair again, you leave that behind in your hair. This can make it greasier and heavier and you can develop other hair problems. This is especially true if you also suffer from dandruff; by brushing the dander back into your hair, you can get even more bothered by it. That is why it is important to clean your brush well at least once a month, although you can certainly wash it more often. But cleaning your brush regularly does not prevent you from having to replace it…
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Hairbrushes should be replaced every 6 months to a year, depending on how much hair products you use on a daily basis. Of course, it also depends on the quality of your hairbrush and the effort you make to keep it clean in between. The visible signs that your hairbrush needs to be replaced? Hairs that come apart or start to fray, product residue on your brush or cracks that appear. Even if you clean your brush regularly, chances are you'll need to replace it about every 6 to 8 months. Of course, that doesn't mean you shouldn't invest in a good hairbrush. While even the best tools will eventually run out, they're more likely to last until that coveted 12 months. You can also ensure that you can last longer with your brush by buying a second one. Use one for brushing before going to bed and the other for styling your hair in the morning.
Source: Realsimple.com
