How to brush your hair: getting the basics of your hair care routine right

Hair Care Routine: The Countless Benefits of Brushing Your Hair

Hairbrushes are a must-have in every bathroom: without them, it would be impossible to properly care for your hair! But even though hairbrushes are such a common accessory—in fact, the first hairbrush dates back many centuries to Ancient Egypt—the benefits of proper hair brushing are still underestimated.

Brushing your hair does more than just style or detangle it; it also offers other natural benefits that enhance its beauty:

• It stimulates microcirculation in the scalp to strengthen your hair roots and promote hair growth
• It removes the impurities (dust, pollen, pollution, etc.) that build up in your hair throughout the day
• It distributes the natural oils produced by the scalp from root to tip—especially when using boar bristles—which helps make your hair shiny, soft, and supple
• It can add volume to your hair and help control frizz and flyaways.

Hair brushing: the best trick for spacing out shampooing

Brushing your hair is a natural and effective way to gradually space out your shampooing because it minimizes oiliness at the roots by distributing the sebum produced by the scalp all the way to the ends. This helps condition and protect your hair over time, resulting in a shiny, bouncy look that makes your hair appear hydrated without being greasy. Your hair stays lighter for longer, reducing the need for frequent shampooing. This simple hack can keep your hair healthy while also being environmentally friendly, as it helps cut down on water usage and the number of hair care products you need.

The benefits of regular hair brushing become apparent in just a few weeks. You can expect it to take 1 to 3 weeks for short hair, 3 to 5 weeks for medium-length hair, and 5 to 8 weeks for long hair to be evenly coated in its own natural oils from root to tip.

Note: A consumer survey conducted for Altesse Studio has demonstrated their effectiveness through measurable improvements in hair quality. 94% of Altesse brush users reported that it smoothed their hair and reduced frizz, 92% said it made their hair shinier, and 87% agreed that it helped distribute scalp oils evenly throughout their hair.

Hair care routine: What is the right way to brush your hair?

Just like your face, your hair needs special care. And before treating it to different conditioners and masks, you should start by brushing it the right way. But how? All you need is a high-quality hairbrush and a hair care routine that includes a few simple steps to detangle and condition your hair.

Level 1: Detangling

The best time: At the end of the day. Detangling your hair before going to bed will help you get rid of all the knots that form during the day from being out in the wind, riding public transportation, going to the gym, wearing your hair up, and all your other daily activities.

The best way: The professional way. Start brushing at the ends, then slowly work your way up toward the roots to prevent hair breakage.

The best brush: Choose a pneumatic hairbrush with a natural rubber cushion and multiple, flexible nylon bristles of varying lengths—ideal for gentle yet effective detangling.

Did you know: It’s best to brush your hair when it’s dry or damp, since wet hair that’s full of moisture tends to be more fragile. However, if you have curly hair, it’s best to detangle it right before shampooing.

Level 2: Blow-drying to condition your hair

The best time: At the end of the day, right after you take off your makeup.

The best way: For a complete and effective routine, use the time-honored technique of brushing your teeth a hundred times a day.

• Flip your hair upside down and brush 25 times from the nape of your neck to the ends
• Flip your hair back up and brush 25 times from your forehead to the back of your head
• Tilt your head to the left and brush 25 times, moving from your right ear to your left
• Tilt your head to the right and brush 25 times, moving from your left ear to your right

The best brush: For this part of your hair care routine, choose a boar bristle brush, whose natural, keratin-rich bristles help distribute sebum evenly throughout your hair, leaving it soft and shiny.

Did you know? Brushing your hair with a boar-bristle brush right before bed helps distribute the natural oils produced by your scalp evenly throughout your hair, nourishing and conditioning it while you sleep.

Level 3: A hair care step to start your day

Incorporate this 100-stroke brushing routine into your morning routine to keep your hair nourished and protected all day long.

Why? This helps give your hair volume and body, for that bouncy blow-dry look.

Following this hair care routine is a 100% natural way to nourish, condition, and improve the quality of your hair!