Do you use a plastic hairbrush to detangle and style your hair? If so, then you should know that it is one of the most harmful accessories you could use for your scalp and hair health. In this article, we list 5 reasons you should swap out your plastic hairbrush and opt for a premium brush instead.
N°1 - Plastic hairbrush bristles can pull out your hair while detangling
Detangling your hair is an important step of every hair care routine. But for many, it can be a painful experience and even cause hair loss. This is especially the case if you use a plastic hairbrush with stiff bristles, because instead of gently detangling the knots in your hair, they can tug at your hair strands and pull them out! With each movement of the hairbrush, hair can get caught in the space created between the base of each bristle and the cushion, leading to breakage.
N°2 - Plastic hairbrushes produce static
Static electricity is generated when contact between two charged particles causes friction. If your hair stands on end while styling, it's because it may have picked up a charge that is the same as the comb or brush you are using, causing the two to repel each other. And the bad news is that plastic tends to amplify this reaction, causing more static.
An easy solution to this problem is to switch your plastic brush for a hairbrush made of natural materials that reduce static. Wood is the ideal choice here, because it's a natural insulator. All of the Altesse Studio hairbrushes are made of olive wood, which is not only beautiful to look at but also known to reduce static electricity!
N°3 - Boar bristle brushes last longer than plastic brushes
Not only is plastic (very) bad for the environment, it also gets damaged easily and can lose its shape over time. Even worse, plastic bristles tend to break easily while detangling or styling, meaning you need to keep buying a new brush over and over again.
On the other hand, Altesse Studio boar bristle hairbrushes from the Prestige collection come with a lifetime warranty. Our expert bristle placement technique and our use of olive wood - renowned as one of the sturdiest types of wood in the world - give our brushes their reputation for sturdiness.
N°4 - Boar bristle hairbrushes help to distribute natural hair oils evenly while brushing
Unlike plastic hairbrushes that do not pick up natural sebum, boar bristle hairbrushes nourish and hydrate your hair. This is because plastic or wooden bristles are smooth, while the keratin in boar hair is fibrous. This composition helps the bristles to lift excess sebum from the roots and distribute it across the length of your hair.
By distributing the natural sebum secreted by your scalp from the roots to the tips, boar bristle hairbrushes lend natural hydration and shine to your hair and also help you cut down on your shampoo frequency by half. It's a win-win!
In other words, not only do plastic hairbrushes risk damaging your hair with their pointy bristles, as we saw in point N°2, they also do not offer the additional benefits provided by boar bristle brushes for the quality of your hair while detangling.
Pro tip: in order to evenly distribute excess sebum from root to tips, make sure to brush your hair correctly, twice a day.
N°5 - Boar bristle hairbrushes are gentler on your scalp
The stiff, pointy bristles of plastic hairbrushes can be quite aggressive for your scalp, causing the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum and leading to greasy hair. The abrasive effect of these brushes can even cause scalp irritation, stinging or even dandruff and itchy flaking of the skin.
Say goodbye to all the discomfort caused by plastic hairbrushes by opting for a boar bristle brush. Getting rid of impurities while gently massaging the scalp without any damage has never been easier!