This will sound gross, but I’ve never deep cleaned my hairbrushes and combs. Sure, I’ve cleaned out the trapped hair that gets on the brush after I use it, but I’ve never done anything more than that.

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Use the end of a rat tail comb (or pick) and start loosening the hair from the bottom of the brush, working your way up to the top. Really get under everything by starting right against the pad of the ...

DEAR HELOISE: You have mentioned a hint on how to clean hairbrushes and combs. It had to do with baking soda, I think. Can you please reprint this hint again? — Joe, via e-mail All you need to do is ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. You should do so at least once every two weeks and possibly more ...