Wait—How Often Do I Really Need to Be Cleaning My Hairbrush?
Real talk: your hairbrush is probably overdue for a cleaning. Between dead skin cells, oils, and leftover product, it’s a breeding ground for grime that can mess with your scalp. But how often should you be cleaning it? Spoiler alert: more often than you think. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your brush—and your hair—fresh and clean, including when it’s time to trade your trusty brush in for a newer model. How often to clean your hairbrush As a general rule, you should clean your hairbrush every one to two weeks, but it really depends on a few things, says Lindsey Marie Zubritsky, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Pittsburg, PA. Clean your hairbrush more often if: You use heavy styling products You have long hair You deal with dandruff or an oily scalp How to clean your hairbrush The…