Do you use a plastic brush to detangle and brush your hair? If the answer is yes, you should know that this accessory is enemy No. 1 for your hair and scalp. Discover in this article 5 reasons to replace your plastic brush with a quality one.
N°1 - Plastic brush pins tend to pull out hair when detangling
Detangling is an essential part of your hair routine. Yet for many, it's synonymous with pain and hair loss. This is especially true if you use a brush with rigid plastic pins. Instead of gently removing knots, they snag hair and pull it out, as the action of brushing causes the pin to move, leaving a gap between the rubber and the base of the pin, where hair gets trapped, leading to breakage of the hair fiber.
Visit Altesse Studio detangling brushes detangling brushes are made from biosourced nylon fibers and are interwoven using an exclusive technique developed in our workshops. Designed to suit all hair types, from fine to normal, thick or curly, they provide gentle, high-performance detangling without breaking or tearing the hair.
N°2 - Plastic brushes generate static electricity
A little science: static electricity is caused by friction between two opposing electrical charges, one positive and one negative. If your hair bristles during styling, it's because its electrical charge is opposite to that of the comb or brush you're using. Plastic tends to accentuate this phenomenon.
The solution? Replace your plastic brush with one made from natural materials, known to reduce static electricity. Among these, wood is a natural insulator. All Altesse Studio Altesse Studio brushes brushes are made from olive wood, which not only looks good, but also significantly reduces static electricity.
N°3 - boar bristles brushes are more resistant than plastic brushes
In addition to its (very) poor ecological impact, plastic is easily damaged and deformed over time. Another disadvantage is that plastic pins can easily break during detangling or brushing, making it necessary to buy a new brush again and again.
At Altesse Studio, boar bristles istles from the Prestige collection collection come with a lifetime guarantee. They owe their sturdiness to an expert canning technique, combined with olive wood, known to be one of the most resistant trees in the world.
N°4 - boar bristles istles for better diffusion of natural oils during brushing
Unlike plastic brushes, which don't retain natural oils, boar bristles provide both softness and hydration. Keratin fibers (boar bristles or hair) have a fibrous structure which, unlike the smooth structures of plastic or wood bristles, is capable of catching and distributing excess natural oils.
This specificity makes it capable of capturing natural oils and distributing them from roots to ends, bringing moisture and shine to your hair, as well as halving the frequency of shampooing!
In other words, your plastic brush won't bring any benefits to your hair, its only use will be to detangle it, even if it remains aggressive to the hair fiber as we saw in our reason #2.
Please note: in order for the natural oils to reach your ends correctly, it is essential to brush your hair thoroughlymorning and evening.
N°5 - boar bristles istles are gentler on the scalp
The bristles of the plastic brush are particularly aggressive on the scalp. As a result, the sebaceous glands secrete more natural oils than necessary. Not to mention the abrasive effect of plastic brushes, which can cause irritation and tingling, accompanied by dandruff and flaking.
To avoid such discomfort, the boar bristles brush is your best ally. It gently massages the skin, helping it to rid itself of accumulated impurities.