A Hairbrush Becomes a Dirt Trap if It Is Not Cleaned Regularly
A hairbrush used almost daily collects scalp oil, dust and styling product residue. If it is not cleaned, some of that dirt goes back onto the hair and scalp.
The hairbrush is an everyday grooming tool, but many people put off cleaning it. Over time it can become a trap for dirt, which may affect how clean the hair and scalp stay. The topic was covered by the US lifestyle publication Real Simple.
What builds up in the brush
Between the bristles, more than just shed hair collects. Scalp oils, dust, dead skin cells and leftover styling products also build up there.
Why it matters
If the brush is not cleaned regularly, some of this dirt ends up back in the hair and on the scalp. So an unclean brush can undermine hair and scalp care, even when the hair itself is washed.
The publication notes that people use a brush almost every day, so cleaning it deserves as much attention as other grooming habits.
