You probably wash your hair regularly, but when was the last time you cleaned your hairbrush?
“Consider your hairbrush a personal-care item deserving of the same attention as your toothbrush,” says Emily Nadelmann, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC. Each needs regular cleaning and periodic replacement.
“The time and financial investment is minimal, but the benefit to your hair and scalp health is substantial,” she says.
Why It’s Important to Wash Your Hairbrush
Your brush collects bacteria and fungus, oil, product buildup, and dead skin cells with each use. Without regular cleaning, all of that goes right back onto your freshly washed hair, which can affect how your hair looks and feels, as well as impact scalp health, says Monique Chheda, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with District Dermatology in McLean, Virginia. Click here to read more.
