The hairbrush accumulates oiliness, sweat, dust and residues that can favor the proliferation of fungi and bacteria when it is not cleaned regularly. Experts explain how long you should sanitize it and how to do it, depending on whether it is wood or plastic.
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13/07/2026
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Chair dressing does not imply just choosing good products to wash it. There is a simple detail, as highlighted by the website Brazil Greece, which can make all the difference in hair health: brush hygiene.
Just as makeup brushes need to be washed regularly, as impurities are bad for the skin, the brush also retains sweat, oiliness, powder and other residues.
When this is not cleaned, these characteristics accumulate, leading to a scenario that facilitates the proliferation of fungi and bacteria.
In addition, with the accumulation of hair, for example, the brush stops flowing so well in the hair, something that may lead to breakage.
Highlights the website that among the most common problems is seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammation that causes itching, redness, dandruff and yellowish plaques.
How many times should you clean the brush?
Just wash the brush every 15 days to ensure that its use does not harm the hair. The process – explained below – is very simple.
How to clean the wood brush
1. Remove the hair with your fingers attached;
2. Prepare a mixture of neutral shampoo with water;
3. Dip the bristles into the mixture;
4. Make smooth movements to release all waste;
5. After rinsing, spray the bristles of the brush with alcohol (70%).
6. Let the brush dry naturally, always with the bristles facing upwards.
How to Clean Plastic Brush
1. Remove the hair with your fingers attached;
2. In a container add warm water, a three spoonful of neutral shampoo and some baking soda;
3. Place the brush in the container and soak for 20 minutes;
4. For deeper cleaning use a clean toothbrush, passing it between the bristles and around.