Why does my hairbrush get so dirty?

It collects natural oils, dead skin cells, styling products, dust, and lint with every use. This builds up between bristles.

Can you put a hairbrush in the dishwasher?

Plastic brushes can technically survive, but hand washing is gentler and more thorough. Never for wooden brushes.

Remove hair with scissors and a comb. Soak and use a toothbrush to clean between the tightly packed bristles.

When bristles are bent, missing, or no longer grip hair properly. Typically every 1-2 years with regular cleaning.

Personal Care

Clean hairbrush aren't just about hygiene -- they perform better too. Here's the quick and proper way to clean yours.

1
Remove trapped hair
Use a rat-tail comb, pen, or your fingers to pull out all trapped hair from the bristles. Cut through tangled clumps with scissors if needed.
2
Soak in soapy water
Fill a bowl with warm water and a squirt of Lemon Glow Dish Soap. Submerge the bristles (not a wooden handle) for 10-15 minutes.
3
Scrub the base
Use an old toothbrush to scrub the base of the bristles and the pad where product buildup, dust, and oils accumulate.
4
Rinse and dry
Rinse under running water and place bristle-side down on a clean towel to air dry completely.

TIPClean your hairbrush weekly if you use styling products. Monthly for minimal product users.
TIPA dryer sheet rubbed through the bristles after cleaning helps repel dust and lint.
TIPWooden brushes should only have the bristles submerged, not the handle. Water damages untreated wood.

XSubmerging a wooden-handled brush, which causes the wood to swell, crack, and the finish to peel.
XNever cleaning the hairbrush, which transfers old oils, dead skin, and product buildup back into clean hair.
XUsing boiling water on plastic brushes, which warps the bristle pad and melts the bristles.

Remove hair after every use. Full soak and scrub weekly with styling products, monthly without.