A hair comb is not only used to comb and straighten your hair, but also to collect grease, dust, dead skin cells, and product residue. And here's where the problem begins: if your comb is dirty, all this dirt gets returned to your hair every time you use it.
If you want your comb to do its job properly, without leaving your hair with product residue or excess grease, it's important to clean it regularly.
Why is it important to clean your comb?
No matter how little you use the comb, it acts like a kind of sponge, collecting dirt from your hair and the surrounding environment.
Hair products, such as leave-in conditioner, gel, or spray, stick to the teeth of the comb and create a layer of residue. In addition, the comb catches dead skin cells, which, if not cleaned, can spread back into the hair.
Also, hair naturally sheds every day - an average of 50-100 strands per day - and a large portion ends up stuck in the comb. Also, dust and particles from the air can stick to it, especially if the comb already has grease or product residue.
If you don't clean it regularly, the comb will no longer do its job properly and can worsen the condition of your hair.
How often should you clean your comb?
There is no hard and fast rule, but it depends on the products you use and how often you comb your hair.
• If you regularly use gel, spray, or other styling products, you should clean your comb every week.
• If you don't use a lot of products, once every 2-3 weeks is enough.
• To keep it cleaner, remove any loose hair every few days.
How to clean the comb?
Cleaning doesn't take much time and becomes easier the more often you do it.
Here's what you need:
• A bowl of warm water (or sink)
• A shampoo
• Baking soda (optional)
• Scissors
• An old toothbrush
• A fine-toothed comb (optional)
Remove ingrown hairs
• Use the tip of a fine-toothed comb to remove hair from the base of the comb. If you don't have one, you can use the tip of a pencil or other thin object.
• If the hair is very tangled, cut it with scissors.
• Fill a bowl or sink with warm water and add a few drops of mild shampoo. For a deeper clean, add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda and mix well.
• Completely submerge the comb in water and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.
• If the comb is made of wood, do not place it completely in water, as moisture can damage it.
