The Real Reason You Need To Start Using A Shampoo Brush
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By Paige McBride/April 15, 2021 12:17 pm EST
According to Marie Claire, scalp brushes tout benefits such as improved hair health, better scalp circulation and easier detangling. You can use shampoo brushes in the shower, as the name suggests, to stimulate the follicles in this area by gently brushing in small circles. This helps increase circulation to the area, bringing nutrients and a revitalized lift to your hair.
These tools usually use plastic bristles to do a deep clean of the scalp. Just like the rest of your skin, your scalp can show the damaging side effects of stress and, thus, need some TLC to work properly. “Oxidative stress on the scalp can cause not only inflammation, but also aging of the scalp, which can result in hair thinning and hair loss,” Dr. Kevin Mun, PhD tells Well+Good. “Also, the clogging of the follicles on the scalp could similarly result in breakage, dryness, and even hair loss.”
Shampoo brushes remove build up
While you may have learned that brushing your hair while it’s wet is always a non-starter, using a shampoo brush makes an important exception to the rule. Shampoo brushes are supposed to help with wet hair, meaning that they’re designed to glide through your strands without pulling or causing damage.
The outlet suggests starting by adding shampoo to your wet hair, then using your brush to massage in small circular motions all over your scalp. Finish with conditioner and notice how different your strands feel in a few weeks. But, remember that this technique is considered a deep cleanse, so you can do it about once a week to help stimulate your hair growth and clear out your scalp.
