How To Wash Natural Hair Brushes

Use the end of a rat tail comb a type of comb that has a long pointed end to remove hair from the base of the brush.

How to wash natural hair brushes. Once you have removed the hair it is time to wash it out. Here is how i clean our hair brushes and combs. The vinegar is used to kill any bacteria and germs. In this 8 47 video i show you how to properly disinfect your brushes at home so you are free from germs and your tools will look just like new. Cleaning them every week will help cut returning on the parasites that gets moved to your face.

Natural locks make up brushes can get unclean very often. One thing to keep in mind. Gently apply the mixture to the bristles and the base of the brush. Cover brushes with hot water not boiling add 1 tablespoon of dish detergent and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Place brushes and combs in dish big enough to hold all our brushes.

Remove all hair from brushes. A full soapy rinse is the best way to wash a bristle brush but if you re in a hurry swishing your brush through some warm water should get off most build up leaving you with a relatively clean hairbrush don t forget to let your wet brush dry bristle side down on a clean towel after shaking off any excess water. After soaping soaking and swishing rinse the brush thoroughly under warm water and study your work. If it looks good proceed to step 3. Clean apothecary brush shampoos can also be used on synthetic brushes and sponges.

Wooden hair brushes and natural bristles can t be submerged. The key in cleansing the locks bristles is to use locks shampoo instead of side soap or dish washing liquid. We recommend clean apothecary brush shampoo a line of solid cleansers formulated with coconut and essential oils to banish dirt oil makeup and bacteria all without stripping your brushes. If your natural hair is too greasy washing your hair once or twice a week is enough to keep the hair healthy if you still want to wash more often and do not want to attack the lipid coat too much wash one with shampoo and conditioner use only conditioner on the next wash and leave out the shampoo. Blend one teaspoon of baking soda one teaspoon of shampoo and one cup of water together.

If you re not comfortable with the results scrub the brush and base with a soft clean toothbrush to brush away anything that s left. Bi monthly bathtime deep clean your natural brushes every 1 2 months with a gentle brush shampoo.