May 2022 | 5 Minute Read
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The residue that you see in your hairbrush that resembles grey lint is dead skin cells and sebum, along with old, matted hair and hair product residue. This creates bacteria and your hairbrush slowly becomes more and more contaminated.
The University of Arizona released a study that reported hairbrushes house around 3400 bacteria colonies per square inch. If that does not gross you out enough, let us compare the average hairbrush to a typical bathroom sink which houses about 2700 colonies per square inch.
Struggling with oily hair is so common that most who suffer from excess scalp oil, do not investigate the reasons why the hair remains greasy, even shortly after washing it. Having oily hair is more than the stereotypes of poor hygiene or natural causes.
When your hairbrush is filled with old hair, product residue, dead skin, sebum and bacteria, you are combing that same bacteria through your hair and redistributing it on your scalp. Although this bacterium may not be detrimental, it can lead to scalp odor, skin irritations from clogged hair follicles and most commonly – oily hair!
Women on average spend $55,000 on their hair and hair products during their lifetime. One way to reduce buildup in your hairbrush and on the scalp is to start investing in clean beauty products that are not heavy and do not weigh down the hair and leave residue on your hair tools.
I developed the takesumi detox®overnight dry shampoo while being mindful of the impact of product buildup on the scalp. On top of being a natural dry shampoo that is free from aerosol and harsh chemicals, the powder is made from micronized rice starch which is less likely to build up on the scalp and in your hairbrush while at the same time, absorbing excess oil and reducing scalp odor.
Step 1: Remove the hair from the brush. For a paddle brush, remove the hair from the bristles using any long stick or object to not disturb the bristles. For a round brush, pull the hairs out from the bristles and use scissors to cut the remaining hair out of the brush. Each time you use your hairbrush, remove any hair that it collects. Dispose of the hair.
Step 2: Sanitize the hairbrush after the hair removal using a sanitizer. Spraying the brush with 70% isopropyl alcohol or simply mix one part water and one part apple cider vinegar and spraying that recipe onto your brush will disinfect.
Step 3: Place the hairbrush with the bristles facing down and allow the hairbrush to dry overnight fully before using again.
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Step 1: Remove the hair from your brush as you would for The Quick Sanitize.
Step 2: Fill a bowl with warm water and a few drops of natural shampoo and dip your hairbrush into the soapy water, swirling the brush around to ensure that all bristles are coated. Be sure not to submerge the hairbrush as it may cause damage to the base and handle.
Step 3: Take a clean, unused toothbrush, wet it, and put few drops of the natural shampoo on top. Using the toothbrush, clean around the bristles and the surface of the hairbrush.
Step 4: Rinse off your brush with clean water and shake off excess water. Spray your hairbrush with a sanitizer of your choice and place bristle down overnight on a towel to dry.
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Clean beauty industry maven Madame Sweat (Mary Futher) founded kaia naturals® after spending 20 years working for global beauty companies. After seeing the complexities of underarm problems, she set out on a mission to educate and eliminate the stigma associated with these “unsexy” hygiene issues, providing practical solutions and advice.
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