But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way.
“Washing and maintaining your brushes and combs isn’t as mainstream as it should be.
We asked Dr. Nazarian and salon founder Gina Rivera how to properly clean your styling tools.
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Ideally, this is something you do after each time you brush your hair.
Just try and dislodge as many loose ones as you’re free to before moving on.
Start at the base of the brush and move the comb upwards, pulling away hairs as you go.
Discard the hair as you go through the process.
Dunk Combs and Brushes in Water
Combs are actually super easy to clean.
For brushes, it’s a little more complex.
Rivera says to fill a clean sink with lukewarm, soapy water.
To cut any additional oil, add a tablespoon ofbaking soda.
Byrdie Tip
Avoid boiling your tools or using bleach.
If you want to add a little more shampoo to the toothbrush to combat greasy residue you might.
Place your combs and brushes on a towel, washcloth, or paper towel and let themair dry.
Combs dry relatively quickly, but it may take a day or more for your brush to completely dry.
