Using the correct brush for your hair type is a good decision, and a natural bristle hair brush will help to keep your hair healthy. A boar hair brush is made with bristles similar to keratin in your hair, and they absorb the oil and dirt when you use the brush. To make the use of this brush type even more attractive, the tips of the bristles are rounded and they gently massage your hair and scalp. These are much preferable to the nylon bristles found in some other brushes.
A nylon hair brush is generally not recommended, since it tends to be more rough on your scalp than natural bristles are, and it doesn't do as thorough a job brushing your hair. Nylon bristles are somewhat sharp, and they may break your hair or inflame your follicles when you use them. To maintain a steady growth of hair, your scalp needs to be assisted in maintaining good circulation. Your scalp should also be kept clean and free from dirt and oils which may accumulate in your follicles. A natural hair brush will help you to meet this goal, when you use it regularly.
The best time to brush your hair would be when it's dry. If you brush it while it's wet, you may have hair breakage. When you brush evenly and gently, the easy pulling of the hairs stimulates your scalp and brings in more blood for your hair. The slight pulling of a natural brush also helps to stimulate the release of essential oils for your hair, from the follicles. Brush your hair twice daily with a natural bristle hair brush, to take the best care of your hair. Morning and night are the best times to brush. If you have shorter hair, it's best to brush for about three minutes, whereas longer hair may need closer to five minutes of brushing.
You'll want to keep your natural hair brush as clean as you can, to keep it from getting your hair oily or dirty when you use it. It's best to clean your hair brush every day. Use another brush while you do the cleaning. The natural bristles can accumulate oils and dirt from your hair while you are brushing. If you don't clean it out, these oils and dirt will be deposited back on your hair when you brush. As time passes, this excess can plug your hair follicles, which can lead to the thinning of hair, and hair loss.
If it's easier for you, your brushes can be cleaned every day when you take your shower. Clean them with shampoo and use your hands to scrub the bristles back and forth. After you clean the brushes, dry them with a towel and then leave them sit out until the next morning. By then, they will be ready to use. The natural bristles will smooth and silken your hair, and the gentle brushing keeps hair healthy. Be sure to always keep your natural bristle hair brush clean, so that oils and dirt aren't reintroduced to your hair and scalp.