It's decided: you want to invest in a new hairbrush. But which one to choose from all the models on the market? What are the pitfalls to avoid for healthier, stronger hair with each brushing? Read on.
Avoid hairbrushes with aggressive bristles
These are often cheap brushes imported from Asia. The snag: they're made with pins whose insertion or cutting is aggressive to the hair fiber and scalp. These include plastic, wood, silicone and metal pins, all of which can cause damage.
- Plucked or broken hair: the way the pins are positioned, leaving a gap between the base of the pin and the rubber when brushing, plucks or breaks hair that gets caught in the gap. When untangling, the pin exerts such force that the knot breaks rather than untangles, resulting in hair breakage.
- Scalp irritation: sharp shapes like silicone pimples, or straight or sharp cuts like metal pimples, will aggress and scratch the scalp. Result: dandruff, irritation and overproduction of natural oils.
- Increased static electricity: the material and composition of silicone, metal or nylon pimples will accentuatestatic electricity during brushing. The cause? Their electrical charge is opposite to that of the hair.
We explain it all in our video below:
Opt for a hairbrush in boar bristles
Thanks to its scale-like structure, boar bristles grip natural oils at the roots and distribute them gently throughout the hair. More than a simple brushing gesture, it's a real treatment. And with good reason: natural oils act as a protective, nourishing barrier for hair, giving it natural shine and softness.
What's more, the boar bristles brush enables deep brushing while massaging the scalp. This massaging action stimulates blood circulation, oxygenating the scalp and activating cellular action at the roots. Hair loss is reduced and regrowth encouraged.
Another advantage of the boar bristles brush is that it doesn't generate static electricity. Unlike smooth bristles, the natural fiber of boar bristles has the same electrical charge as our hair. This is because its composition is similar to that of our hair.
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Note: not all boar bristles brushes are created equal! To reap the full benefits of boar bristles, you need quality, like the Altesse Prestige boar bristles bristle brush, made with 1st cut bristles. 100% handmade, it's so sturdy it's guaranteed for life! |
Choosing the right brush for your hair type
Because every hair type has different needs, it's important to turn to a hairbrush that 's right for you. But which one to choose? As mentioned above, the best hairbrush is without doubt the boar bristles brush. Whether you have oily, dry, fine or thick hair, boar bristles respect and nourish all hair fibers, without damaging them.
To take the styling experience a step further, Altesse Studio has developed Repair & Shinebrushes for thick or curly hair, or fine to medium hair. Thanks to high-quality boar bristles threaded using an ancestral hair-styling technique, you enjoy unrivalled brushing performance, all with a gentle touch.