You Definitely Need To Be Cleaning Your Hair Brush, And Allow Jonathan Monroe To Explain How To Do It Properly
Did you know that you actually have to clean your hairbrush? Most people don’t. And even if you just pull the hair out of the brush every now and then, it’s not enough to get your hairbrush actually really clean.
This may be a novel piece of information to you, as it is to many people, but TikToker Jonathan Monroe, @jonathankmonroe, has got you covered.
Jonathan posted a step-by-step tutorial on how to clean your hairbrush in a way that many people may not know.
“Clean your hairbrush the proper way,” Jonathan said. “Yep, you should be cleaning your brush.”
Jonathan starts out with an old hairbrush that clearly looks in need of some TLC.
“Using a rat tail comb, go down each column separating the hair from the base of the brush,” Jonathan pointed out. “This is where most people stop!”
Once the brush is cleaned of hair, there is still some residue on the base of the brush–from oil and skin cells–that need to be cleaned off as well.
“All that buildup is garbage and isn’t aiding in healthy hair,” Jonathan added.
TikTok; pictured above is Jonathan Monroe
There’s a specific way to thoroughly clean out your hairbrush, which includes a particular homemade cleaning solution and–surprisingly–a toothbrush.
“Using warm water, you want to create a stripping wash,” Jonathan mentioned. “I use ACV [Apple Cider Vinegar] and baking soda.”
Jonathan then adds all of the ingredients into the warm water and whisks it together.
“I then take a toothbrush that I will never in my mouth,” Jonathan continued. “Scrub each column and row, and when you pull that brush up, you’re gonna see all that dirt, built-up oil, skin flakes–it’s pretty gross.”
Even though the brush is now clean, there’s still one more step until you can use it again in the morning.
“Squeeze any trapped water out of the brush, then tap it on a towel,” Jonathan concluded. “24 hours, allow it to dry properly.”
This process essentially gives you a brand-new hairbrush without needing to foot the bill for another one. Give it a try, it might just be the better hair-day tool that you are looking for.
Watch Jonathan’s video here.
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