A comb is an indispensable component of the cosmetic bag of any representative of the fair sex. This useful item not only helps you quickly tidy up your hair, but also creates many different haircuts and styles. As a result of regular use, the comb becomes dirty over time and it becomes necessary to clean such an accessory, since with further use of the contaminated product, the hair will quickly get dirty.
How to clean a brush (comb) with natural bristles?
You can clean such an item quite quickly. The main thing is to choose the right cleaning method. If the comb is made of boar bristles, you need to clean it quite often - 2 times a week. Accessories made from whalebone or horsehair do not get dirty so quickly.
Remove hair
To effectively and without much difficulty clean this kind of product, you can choose the appropriate method from the options proposed below.
Hands
You can clean the comb directly with your fingers. One of the simplest and most convenient options. You need to start with the base of the cylinder or “pillow”. Use your fingertips to grab a small piece of hair, lightly pry it and remove it. It is not recommended to rush in this case, since in this case the bundles will easily tear and pulling them out will be problematic.
Using a "comb comb"
This small tool is similar in appearance to a hair comb. These “brush combs” come in a variety of styles and sizes. There are two-sided and one-sided options. Double-sided models are considered the most convenient, so if you have several brushes with bristles of this type, it is advisable to purchase the double-sided version.
Nylon brush
You can also use an available nylon brush for this purpose. Hold a natural bristle brush over a trash can and comb through all the bristles with the nylon brush. This will help remove contaminants effectively. The process must be repeated until the nylon brush passes through the bristles completely clean.
Metal comb for backcombing
If the tufts of hair accumulated on the brush are too tightly twisted, it is recommended to use for cleaning double-sided metal combs for backcombing, which have a special specially shaped handle with teeth at the end to form a parting. The handle of such a comb must be inserted under the accumulation of hair and, slowly, remove it from the surface of the brush. The action must be repeated throughout the “cushion” or on each side of the cylinder. After releasing and lifting the bundles over the entire surface of the product, you need to twist them and then remove them.
Scissors
You can use scissors to remove the most stubborn pieces of hair. A large dense bunch needs to be cut to divide it into several parts. The main thing is not to overdo it, since too small particles of hair can get stuck in such a product forever.
Remove dirt and grease
To clean a brush with this type of bristles from sebum and dust that has settled on it, it is recommended to use products that can effectively break down oil.
Tea tree oil
A very effective cleaner. It can be purchased at pharmacies. To clean the product in this way, you need to pour warm water into a container, add 3-5 drops of this oil and stir well so that the product dissolves.
Soda and shampoo
You can clean a product with natural bristles by using shampoo. To do this, apply a little of this product to the surface of the accessory’s bristles, first removing all stuck hair. After carefully distributing the shampoo over the surface of the product, leave the comb for 15-20 minutes. After this, you need to lower the accessory into a container with warm water and wash off any existing dirt and remaining shampoo. Then the product should be rinsed under running water and left to dry.
For those who have sensitive skin prone to allergies, it is recommended to use a gentle method - a mixture of shampoo and baking soda. To do this, you need to pour warm water into a suitable container, add a teaspoon of baking soda, the same amount of shampoo and mix well.
Important! It is necessary to dry such a product with the bristles facing up; other methods may lead to deformation.
Cleanser and toothbrush
This is one of the most gentle methods of cleaning such products.First you need to clean the product from stuck hairs. Pour warm water into the container and add a little dishwashing detergent that can dissolve grease well. Next, the accessory should be immersed in the prepared solution and kept in it for about 7 minutes. Apply some dishwashing detergent to your toothbrush and brush the teeth thoroughly down to the base.
Dry toothbrush
For a wooden brush with natural bristles, the dry cleaning method is suitable. You can clean such a product from minor dirt with a dry toothbrush. To do this, you need to walk the brush well between the bristles of the product. This method will not bring the desired result if the comb has persistent dirt and an impressive accumulation of stuck hair.
Soak in detergent
You can immerse a brush with such bristles in a container with cleaning product. This will help get rid of loose particles of dirt and perform further cleaning as efficiently as possible. After removing loose dirt particles, the accessory should be rinsed again for more effective cleaning.
Important! Products that have a handle or a wooden base should not be immersed in water. Even accessories with a water-repellent coating are not 100% waterproof. It is better to clean such brushes several times with a toothbrush.
Rinse in clean water
A good way is to rinse the product in clean water. You need to fill a small container with cool running water. The product must be carefully placed in water, completely submerging the area with the bristles. If the product has a round shape, in order to ensure that the entire surface is cleaned, it must be rotated in the palms of your hands.It is recommended to hold a wooden comb with such bristles over the sink, with the bristles down, and moisten it generously with water from a spray bottle until clean water begins to flow from it.
How to dry a brush with natural bristles?
To dry a product that has a handle or a wooden base, you need to use a piece of dry, clean cloth. Excess water accumulated on the bristles or on the “cushion” of such an accessory must be removed immediately, since if moisture penetrates the wood or inside the brush, it can provoke the appearance of fungus and rotting. The area between the bristles should be thoroughly blotted with a cloth, trying to go as deep as possible in order to thoroughly dry the surface of the base or cylinder.
The product must be placed on the fabric with the bristles down so that the accessory can dry naturally in the air. You can leave the brush in this position overnight on a dry, clean towel.
Advice! If you have limited time, you can use a hairdryer for this purpose. You need to go over the brush several times with a hairdryer operating on the minimum setting, blowing out any remaining water.
Care Tips
To ensure that this product lasts as long as possible, it is advisable to use the following care recommendations:
- if there are flakes of dandruff left on such an accessory, it is advisable to use lime juice during cleaning;
- when such a comb is used exclusively for dry hair, you can use vinegar and water instead of soap and water;
- You can use a special product for cleaning combs, which are easy to find on sale.
A comb made of natural bristles can last quite a long time only if handled carefully.If you clean such a product regularly and in an appropriate way, this process will not cause any particular difficulties, and your hair will be reliably protected from contamination.
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