Humans have been brushing their hair throughout history. It has been documented that humans were brush painting the walls, so they were probably able to adapt this tool for hair. It was necessary for ancient civilizations to remove dirt and other creatures that got entangled in the hair. Hairbrushes that were invented in ancient times were made by hand and were made with great care from natural materials. The hairbrush has made its way into modern times and has become an instrument that cannot be excluded in daily grooming routines.

It is believed that the original hairbrush was probably made of wood and natural bristles. Nowadays, we find that hairbrushes are made from artificial materials and the bristles are usually synthetic. Even with all the advances in the manufacture of this instrument, natural bristle brushes are now believed to be better for hair and may prevent hair loss than their synthetic counterparts.

In ancient times it was necessary to remove germs and lice from people’s heads using the hairbrush. It has always been an evolving tool as people searched for improved ways to remove lice and dirt from their hair. Over time, the health of the scalp and the appearance of the hair have become the motivation to improve the hairstyle.

Hair brushing can improve your hair by increasing circulation to the scalp. Oils from the scalp are released as the hair is brushed and the hair becomes softer and more manageable. These oils will also improve the thickness and health of new hair growth.

Our hair is exposed to any amount of stress every day. We are exposed to pollution, to the sun, to chemicals in the water, to styling products. This exposure means that our hair needs to be brushed for its health even more than in ancient times. We may not have lice in our hair, but we are exposing our head to damage. Brushing will keep hair smooth and shiny along with freedom from tangles and mats. Everyone’s hair is different and will be different colors and lengths, as well as different thicknesses. This makes it necessary to find the right brush for your hair type.

A quality hairbrush can do a lot for the condition and appearance of your hair. You should look for bristles on the brush that are soft and won’t damage your hair. The bristles should be flexible and able to bend with the hair instead of pulling and tearing it. You should also look for flexibility when selecting a comb.

There are a wide variety of hairbrushes on the market for you to choose from. One of the varieties is a natural bristle hairbrush. There are some benefits to using a natural hairbrush and some downsides as well.

The positive benefits of a natural bristle hairbrush are that the bristles are made from a renewable resource. This is good for our environment. The bristles are biodegradable where synthetic bristles are not. These types of bristles are good for the scalp and hair, as they soften the natural oils in the hair.

One of the downsides to natural bristle hairbrushes is that they are very soft and may not be useful for very thick hair. The wood in natural hairbrushes could be made from trees that are part of an old growth forest and should be avoided.

When you choose to use a synthetic bristle brush, you will find that there are pros and cons as well. Some of these advantages include the cost of the brush. A synthetic brush will be much less expensive to purchase than a natural bristle brush. A nylon brush is also very effective for going through very thick hair.

The disadvantages of synthetic brushes are the materials they are made of. Nylon and synthetic materials are not a renewable resource and will not biodegrade. If you are concerned about the environment, you can opt for a natural bristle brush.