Do You Clean Your Brushes?

Why you need to clean you hair brushes on a monthly basis!

I got a glimpse of my hair brushes the other day and boy oh boy were they looking a little rough around the edges! It was time for clean I thought. Do you clean your brushes? Stop for a minute and think, we often go for days without washing our hair, think of all that buildup! =| Days worth of natural oils, hair products, outside dirt and grime! Ick! And then we use the same brushes over and over, think of what they've picked up! And when you finally cave and give your hair a good old clean and go to brush the tangles out? Yep, you brush all that old gunk back in! Do your brushes look like this? They NEED a clean! This is only one months worth of use. Time to break out the cleanser! 

 

This is just a small collection of my hair brushes. Look at all that hair! =S Ick!

STEP ONE: REMOVE THAT GUNK!

Using a comb (I used a metal tail comb) comb the hair up and out of the brush bristles. After you've combed out the bulk of the hair take the tail end of the comb and lift out any stray hairs or alternatively use a pair of tweezers! Admire your pretty hair free brushes!

STEP TWO: GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES.

The best place to complete this project is a bathroom or laundry or if your like me and lack the space use the kitchen.

You will need:

• One large bowl or sink (The bowl is used expressly for makeup and hair purposes.)
• Hot water (Hot not boiling. Watch out for those fingers!)
• A spare toothbrush 
• A clean towel 
• Your preferred cleanser I'll explain the different products and methods below.

1. Fold your towel in half length ways, roll half of the towel stopping at the middle to create a "pillow". Set aside.
2. Fill a large bowl with warm/hot water, remember your hands will get wet do NOT use boiling water!

WHICH METHOD IS BEST?

Lemon Juice and Bi-Carb Soda: Lemon juice is high in citric acid, low in ph and is a natural antibacterial agent. The Bi-Carb Soda will remove any grease or product residue.

Apple Cider Vinegar and Bi-Carb Soda: Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural disinfectant combined with the Bi-Carb Soda and will remove any grease or product residue and disinfect the brushes.

Dish Washing Liquid: Is perfect for removing oils and grease and any product residue.

Baby Shampoo: Is gentler than ordinary shampoo, it will remove any oils or residue clinging to the brush.

METHODS 1 & 2:

DIRECTIONS FOR METHODS AND ONE AND TWO.

1. Soak your brushes in the bowl/sink of hot water for at least 5 minutes the hot water will break down the oils and gunk.
2. While your brush is soaking mix about 1tbps of BI-CARB SODA per brush, add just enough apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to the bi-carb soda to create a toothpaste like consistency.
3. Load up the toothbrush with the bi-carb mixture, gently brush the base of the hair brush paying special attention to the base of the bristles as this is where there's the most build up. 
4. When your happy your brush is clean rinse it off thoroughly.
5. Lay the brushes face down on the towel with the brush handle propped up on the rolled towel. This will allow the water to drain out of the brush. Preferably leave the brushes to dry over night.

 METHODS 3 & 4:

DIRECTIONS FOR METHODS THREE AND FOUR.

1. Add enough dish washing liquid to the bowl/sink of water, about enough to cover a 20c piece. 
2. Soak your brushes in the bowl/sink of hot water for at least 5 minutes, the hot water and dish washing liquid will break down the oils and gunk.
3. You can also apply dish washing liquid directly to the toothbrush. Gently brush the base of the hair brush paying special attention to the base of the bristles as this is where there's the most build up.
4. When your happy your brush is clean rinse it off thoroughly.
5. Lay the brushes face down on the towel with the brush handle propped up on the rolled towel. This will allow the water to drain out of the brush. Preferably leave the brushes to dry over night.

I personally prefer using the dish washing liquid method. I've tested all four methods on multiple occasion and I've found that dish washing liquid removes all of the oil and residue and leaves my brushes looking, feeling and smelling fresh and clean.

Give your brushes a clean this weekend! You'll notice the difference!

♥♥♥Lauren♥♥♥

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