How to Properly Clean Your Hairbrush (And Why It Matters)
Clean Brushes = Healthy Hair
Healthy hair truly starts with a clean brush. If you’ve ever wondered why your hair looks oily, flat, or weighed down even after washing it, your brush may be the reason. Brushes collect product build-up, natural oils, dust, and shed hair, and all of that can easily transfer right back onto freshly washed strands.
Keeping your brush clean isn’t just about hygiene; it helps your brush last longer, keeps your scalp healthier, and ensures your hair looks its best.
Why Cleaning Your Hairbrush Matters
Hygienic Haircare
Dirty brushes = oily, product-filled hair. Regular cleaning helps maintain scalp health, prevents build-up, and keeps your hair looking fresh for longer.
Bristle Safe
A clean brush works better. Removing buildup allows the bristles to glide smoothly through your hair without snagging or pulling.
Better Brush Performance
When vents, bristles, or pads are clogged, your brush can’t do its job. Clean brushes style better, detangle more easily, and offer better shine.
The Brush Cleaner: Small Tool, Big Difference
A double-sided cleaning tool designed specifically to remove hair and buildup without damaging bristles.
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Lifts hair gently
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Removes product residue
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Safe for all bristle types
How to Clean Each Type of Brush
The Do-It-Alls: The Original, Baby Belle & Palm Brush Your Daily Haircare Essentials
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Remove excess hair using The Belle Brush Cleaner.
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Clean the bristles with warm, soapy water. Don’t soak, dip and swirl.
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Air dry with bristles facing down.
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Avoid direct heat from your hairdryer, as it can damage bristles.
Handle your brush with care to keep the bristles soft and flexible.
The Blowdry Brush – For Styling & Volume
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Clean your hairdryer filter regularly.
A clogged filter can overheat the dryer, melting bristles and increasing heat damage. -
Remove hair from bristles often.
Hair trapped in vents restricts airflow and increases heat exposure. -
Be mindful of metal surfaces.
They heat up during styling so always avoid direct contact with skin.
The Smoothing Brush – For Sleek, Polished Styles
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Remove hair frequently.
Dense, mixed bristles collect product quickly. -
Wash every few weeks.
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Create a small bath of warm, soapy water.
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Dip the brush in and out (never soak).
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Rinse with cold water.
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Air dry bristles-down to maintain shape.
How Often Should You Replace Your Brush?
For best performance and hygiene, we recommend replacing your brush every 12 months - especially if you use styling products daily.
The Bottom Line: Clean Brushes = Healthy Hair
Taking a few minutes to clean your brush keeps your hair healthier, glossier, and fresher for longer. Plus, it protects your brush so it can keep performing at its best.