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| Q.
I've
used the same hair brush for 5 years, and it
seems to be doing an OK job. Are there any rules
on how long I should keep it? |
A.
For the love of your hair, please trash that
brush! "Old, out of shape bristles can
break your hair by scraping against the follice
at the scalp, "explains Cristophe, stylist
and owner of the Cristophe Salon in Beverly
Hills. "It's a good idea to buy a new one
once a year." Look for a brush with natural-boar
bristles, which last longer than plastic or
metal ones. Or go for a brush with ionic technology,
which makes bristles heat-resistant and protects
wet hair from breaking when you blow-dry. One
of our favorites is Olivia Garden's Turbo Vent
Boar 100% Boar Brush ($16.45-$24.25, depending
on the size of the barrel.) a combination of
boar bristles and ionic technology.
To remove oil and bacteria from your brush,
Cristophe advises cleaning it regularly. Once
a week, run a com through the bristles to remove
excess hair; once a month, clean it with soapy
water or shampoo, then rinse and air-dry. -
Karina Timmel |
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Each
of the brushes in Olivia Garden's Ceramic
+ Ion Turbo Vent Boar Collection has a ceramic-coated
barrel to maximize heat and increase drying
speed. Ionic power imporves luster, adds volume,
reduces britleness, and minimizes split ends.
The collection's 100% boar bristles are soft
and glente for hair and provide maximum control. |
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