How to Clean a Wave Brush: Easiest Method

By Catherine Jordan

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Wave brushes are designed for curly and wavy hair and require a slightly different cleaning process than other types of travel.

We all know how important it is to clean our hairbrushes on a regular basis. The same goes for the wave brush.

Before presenting a guide on how to clean your wave brush, why not explore first why you might want to do it? Doing so will remove any question marks about the need for this process.

When brushes and combs aren’t cleaned regularly, things can go wrong with your hair.

As you know, brushes are meant to distribute oils evenly from the scalp to the ends. However, if your brush is filled with hair and product buildup, you could actually be adding dirt and oils back into your hair if the brush isn’t clean.

That’s the reason why you should regularly clean your hair brush to avoid such problems. Now, let me dive you into how to clean it with all the steps, read on!

How to clean a wave brush?

1. Rake the Wave Brush

Raking the brush will help remove any gunk left on your wave brush while you hold it upside down in a downward motion so more hair falls through the bristles.

This will start the process of loosening any buildup on the wave brush and allow it to be removed with ease.

It’s important not to submerge your brush into water, as it can cause damage over time due to wetness exposure.

Dunking or soaking brushes in water are only recommended for deep-cleaning and no regular maintenance. It’s important to remember that water can damage the bristles over time.

2. Soak The Brush In Running Cold Water

After finishing with the raking motion, let the wave brush soak in cold running water for a few minutes so that any remnants of hair or makeup can be loosened and removed.

While it’s soaking, you may notice some gunk rising to the surface. Don’t worry about those pieces as they’re just superficial buildup from everyday use that will come off with the next step.

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3. Apply Cleanser

Now, apply cleanser to the bristles and work it in to release any deep-seated dirt.

This part is important because cleansers will only be able to take care of surface grime if you skip this step. If your brush has been neglected for a while, repeat this process until all the gunk comes out.[1]

In an effort to avoid damaging the bristles, be sure to use a gentle cleanser. Between washing and drying times, place your brush on a mat or in the sun so that moisture can evaporate.

4. Remove Water With Tissue or Towel

Once the water has been removed, gently shake and pat your brush on a towel to remove excess moisture. Make sure not to wring or twist it as this can damage bristles too!

Now that we’ve taken care of cleaning the wave brush, let’s explore how you should store it and dry it and when you’re done using it.

5. Dry the Brush

Use a blow dryer on medium or low heat, and hold the bristles away from your body. You can also stand it up in a cup to let air circulate around the brush head for a faster drying time.

If bristles are upside, your brush may get harmed as some water will stay at the bottom. A bad smell will also be there.

Lastly, before storing your brush make sure to allow it time for drying. It’s worth noting that the quality of the bristles will be affected if wet too long as water can seep into spaces in between and damage or loosen hairs.

When you’re finished using your wave brush, store it with its bristles facing up so they don’t get damaged or bent over time.

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Conclusion

Though your waves can take care of themselves, sometimes you need to give them a little extra help.

This is especially necessary for wave brushes like these. Cleaning your brush will keep it happy and healthy as well as make it smell better.

You should clean your brush at least once a month. And remember to replace them when they start looking old or worn out.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does my wave brush smell?

If you store your hairbrush with the bristles down, water can seep into spaces in between and damage or loosen hairs. When it’s time to clean a wave brush, be sure that the bristles are facing up so they don’t get damaged or bent over time.

2. How often should you wash your wave brush?

Ideally, you should wash your wave brush every week or two to keep bacteria and residue buildup at bay. If it becomes too difficult to clean out the bristles with water alone, use a small amount of gentle shampoo as well. Rinse thoroughly afterward.

3. Are Curved brushes good for a wave?

The idea of waving using a curler brush is to be able to more easily wrap your hair around the barrel, not create tension between it and your scalp. Your hair should glide around the barrel smoothly without any sticky spots or pulling.

If you’re not comfortable moving the motion support in front of your head like an umbrella then wait until you are ready comfortable with that move before adding a wave into that motion. Also, remember never to use too much pressure.

Curved brushes are great for waves because they can be used to smooth out the curls and create more wave definitions.

4. How do I know if my brush is too dry?

Clean brushes regularly, and consider investing in more than one. Eventually, they’ll need replacing anyway!

If you notice that your hairbrush has become stiff or bent bristles, it’s time to wash them.

5. How to maintain a weekly brush?

Brush your hair with a wet brush before washing it.

Gently run the bristles through water and shampoo. Rinse thoroughly, then squeeze out excess water and lay the head of the brush on its side to dry in air or let stand upright so that no standing moisture will reach the bristles.

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