Bamboo hairbrushes are becoming an increasingly popular swap for plastic brushes. They’re eco-friendly, gentle on the scalp, and may decrease hair static.
If you’re in the market for a new brush, look no further than bamboo, boo. Made from sustainable bamboo wood, bamboo brushes are great for all hair types. Hair’s what to know. Nylon Floss
You don’t have to be Marcia Brady to love brushing your hair to silky, smooth perfection. If you want to upgrade your everyday brush without forking over a fortune, a bamboo brush might be the inexpensive yet luxurious-feeling option you need.
Bonus: You can use these brushes on wet or dry hair, no prob. Plus, they’re pretty dang sustainable. Bamboo can be composted at the end of its lifespan.
Here’s a rundown of the seven best benefits of bamboo brushes.
According to a 2022 review on Japanese bamboo, the material grows so quickly in nature due to its natural antibacterial properties. Using a bamboo brush can help prevent the scalp from being vulnerable to bacterial infections like Staphylococcus, Cutibacterium, or Lawsonella.
If the brushes’ bristles are also made from bamboo or boar bristles, you can compost the entire brush when it degrades, keeping it safely out of your local landfill. Bamboo is also a very sustainable material to grow. In a 2022 review, experts say using materials like bamboo and rattan can help mitigate climate change and preserve the environment.
Tender-headed? While plastic bristles can yank or break your hair, bamboo bristles are much gentler on your precious strands. The bamboo should go through your strands without much of a struggle.
Although all brushes technically help redistribute oil from the scalp to the ends of the hair, bamboo bristles (as well as boar bristles) may be particularly nourishing. Since the bristles aren’t stiff on your hair, you can brush as many times as you want without damaging it. Instead, it should be silkier and more conditioned.
Ever ran a plastic brush through dry hair and immediately looked like Ms. Frizzle? A bamboo brush can help with that. Wood-like bamboo insulates rather than conducts (like plastic), which means electricity won’t flow through your precious strands.
Bamboo is vegan! While boar hair brushes are effective, bamboo brushes are better for the enviornment and aren’t derived from animals.
Unlike many salon-grade or boar hair brushes, bamboo brushes tend to be pretty affordable.
You can use a bamboo brush just like any other brush. Here are some tips:
Bamboo brushes can range anywhere from under $10 to hundreds of dollars. You don’t need to splurge, though – for the most part, you can find a quality brush for under $30.
You can buy them online or at retailers like:
Pro tip: Check ingredients to find brushes made from pure bamboo.
Bamboo hairbrushes are a sustainable alternative to plastic brushes. They also contain anti-static and antibacterial properties for frizz-free shine and a healthy scalp.
They can be used on wet or dry hair and picked up at several retailers, from Amazon to Target to Whole Foods.
Last medically reviewed on January 8, 2024
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