A boar bristle hairbrush uses natural bristles to keep the hair shiny and free from damage that can occur due to hairbrushing. The bristles on this type of hairbrush tends to be packed tightly together, and their coarseness allows the brush to remove dust, dirt and other buildup in the hair, according to My Hair Styling Tools. While this type of brush is effective at removing debris, with frequent use it can become filled with hair or dirt that requires cleaning. For this reason, it's important to clean your boar bristle hairbrush weekly to biweekly.
Step 1
Remove any hair from your brush. You can remove it with your fingers, if possible. If it becomes difficult, take the end of a comb with a pointed handle or even a letter opener to dislodge the hair. Place the pointed end against the base of the brush and wiggle the pointed end up to remove the hair.
Step 2
Fill a bowl or sink with warm water and add a few drops of shampoo to the water. While gripping the handle of the brush, place it in the water and then swirl it around for several minutes, according to Bella Sugar. However, don't soak the brush in the soapy water if your brush features a fabric pad or wooden handle, according to Real Simple.
Step 3
Rinse the brush with lukewarm water or dip it in another bowl of clean water to remove all the extra soap as well as any dirt or debris that was loosened while you were washing the brush.
Step 4
Use either your hand or a wide-tooth comb to go through your brush's bristles once again to make sure no dirt remains on the brush.
Step 5
Tap or shake the brush to shake out any excess water. Place your brush facedown on a towel to facilitate the drying process and ensure water does not get trapped in the fabric pad, if your brush has one. Because the natural boar bristles tend to soak up water, this brush may take longer to dry than a synthetic bristle brush.
Things You'll Need
- Boar bristle hairbrush
- Comb with a pointed end or letter opener
- Mild shampoo
- Towel
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