BENEFITS OF A BAMBOO HAIRBRUSH

 

Thinking of switching over to a bamboo hairbrush? Now it’s time to focus on brushes.

Many people use plastic hair brushes but they’re made from plastic, aka a non-renewable fossil fuel that contributes to climate change.

Let’s not forget these brushes don’t simply disappear when we toss them out – plastic takes hundreds of years to break up into microplastics (which only further pollute the planet!). Switching to a bamboo hair brush is a much more natural and sustainable solution. Here are the benefits of a bamboo hair brush.

Benefits of a bamboo Hairbrush – Table of Contents

1.You’re Not Using Plastic

2.Bamboo Hairbrushes Are Built to Last

3.Bamboo Hairbrushes Increase Circulation and Growth

4.Bamboo Hairbrushes Reduce Static, Frizz and Tangles

 

1. You’re Not Using Plastic

Perhaps first and foremost, a bamboo hairbrush isn’t made from plastic. Plastic is a synthetic material made from crude oil that’s unsustainably extracted from the earth. It has a high carbon footprint from beginning to end.

Most plastic brushes cannot be recycled so it will likely end up in a landfill somewhere at the end of its life where it will take hundreds of years to break down. Before that, most of the plastic bristles on the brush will have long since popped off while you were detangling your hair – only creating further microplastic pollution.

As you can see, the life of a plastic brush has a high carbon footprint. But bamboo brushes are a better alternative that are compostable at the end of their life. We sell bamboo hair brush– bamboo is a renewable and fast-growing crop that doesn’t require much water.

2. Bamboo Hairbrushes Are Built To Last

Have you noticed your plastic hairbrushes start losing their bristles/brush pins over time? I remember before I went zero waste I used a plastic brush that had absolutely no brush pins on it – just the bristles – and it was very uncomfortable. It would scrape my scalp every time I used it!

With a bamboo hairbrush, especially the ones we sell, you can rest easy knowing it won’t fall apart in under a year. Bamboo hairbrushes are built to last and incredibly durable.

Durable and long lasting products are good for the environment because it helps reduce the amount of products you’ll have to purchase to replace them. This in turn reduces waste and keeps items out of the landfill.

3. Bamboo Hairbrushes Increase Circulation and Hair Growth

Now let’s get into the health benefits of using a bamboo hairbrush. Believe it or not, using a bamboo brush can seriously improve the circulation to your scalp. And trust me, you’ll feel the difference immediately.

Bamboo hairbrushes aren’t harsh on your scalp or hair the way plastic is. The more you brush your hair with it, the smoother the hair will feel. And, you’ll stimulate blood flow to the scalp as well. This actually helps promote hair growth!

4. Bamboo Hairbrushes Reduce Static, Frizz and Tangles

Bamboo hairbrushes are carbon based just like your hair, skin and scalp. Why’s this important you ask? Well, it creates a negative electrical charge that actually helps hair lay down and create a glossy, smooth look.

Plastic hairbrushes could never do this because they’re made from petroleum. Brushing your hair with a plastic hairbrush actually increases static, frizz and tangles because it’s not gentle on your hair.

Remember, bamboo carries a negative ionic charge that matches your hair. This helps smooth your locks and tame flyaway strands. It always helps seal in valuable moisture.

Plastic hairbrushes just can’t compete in this department and they often hurt your scalp or even damage your hair.

5. Bamboo Hairbrushes are Hypoallergenic + Prevent Hair Breakage

Unlike a plastic or metal hairbrush, a bamboo brush won’t cause any allergic reactions or irritation.

More often than not plastic and metal hairbrushes leave our scalps deprived rather than nourished. It’s not uncommon for irritation and itchiness to develop after using a plastic or metal brush. Since bamboo is natural, it’s much less likely to cause these kind of problems.

Plastic and metal brushes can also be very harsh on your hair which leads to breakage. Aka, more hair loss. Specifically with plastic brushes – they tend to create static charge which makes the hair brittle and more prone to breaking.

Many plastic brushes come with a balled tip that cause snags in our hair and tangles that lead to breakage. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve gotten plastic brush tip stuck in my hair and it caused a knot I had to rip out.

Overall benefits of a bamboo hairbrush:

• Better for the environment
• Compostable at the end of its life
• Massages the scalp
• Improves blood circulation
• Encourages hair growth
• Anti-static, frizz, and tangling
• Absorbs and distributes oils
• Hypoallergenic
• Built to last

 

 

About the Author:

Ariana Palmieri is the founder of Greenify-Me, a blog dedicated to zero waste living and sustainability. Her work has been featured on Going Zero Waste, Mother Earth Living, Green Matters and several other publications. Get her free e-book “10 Ways to Reduce Trash” by signing up to her newsletter and learn how to reduce your waste today.