Combs are one of the tools that we often use to tidy up and style hair. But even though it is often used, why is washing combs the most forgotten thing for most people? A dirty comb can even cause hair problems. Just like dirty hair, combs also need to be cleaned regularly. You can use regular shampoo to wash your combs, ladies.
Hair problems due to rarely washed combs
Combs are among the tools whose cleanliness is often overlooked. Maybe because some people think using a comb is only for the outside so that it doesn't need to be cleaned frequently. A dirty comb can also be one of the causes of hair problems. Combs can get dirty because they are used on hair that is only occasionally clean. For example, if your hair is limp and greasy on that day, the oil will stick to the comb you use. Or after outdoor activities where your scalp and hair must be exposed to the sun for hours, exposed to pollution, smoke, and dust? All the dirt sticks to the comb after use. That is why we need to keep the comb clean regularly. But what scalp and hair problems do dirty combs cause?
1. Dandruff
People commonly experience hair problems. Dandruff is a white, grayish-to-yellow scalp discharge that can stick to the scalp and hair and fall to the shoulders. There are several causes of dandruff, ranging from fungus and seborrheic dermatitis to scalp and hair that are rarely cleaned. If a dirty comb is used repeatedly, let alone never cleaned, can you imagine the dirt and oil sticking back to your scalp and hair?
2. Scalp infection
Discomfort, itching, and burning are symptoms of an infected scalp. Chances are the condition of your scalp and hair is dirty. So using a comb that has never been washed is one of the causes. Especially if you don't realize you have an infection and consider it normal itching, then you wash your hair but don't clean your comb. The dirt on the comb will get stuck between the hair and scalp, making the infection take longer to get better.
3. Damaged hair
You may not realize that a dirty comb can damage your hair. In addition to making the scalp and hair dirty, the attached germs, such as being oily to brittle, will damage the hair. This can cause hair problems such as branching loss.
How to clean combs correctly
From now on, try to clean your comb regularly, ladies! You can use the shampoo you usually use for washing your hair. Here's how to properly clean a comb:
Clean the loose hair left on the comb until it is clean, especially the brush-type comb.
If there is visible dirt between the combs, remove and clean it first, usually in the form of dried dirt particles. You can use a toothpick or other object that can get into the sidelines of the comb.
If the comb is of the wide-toothed type (flat and toothed in shape), you can immediately wash it with shampoo and water, just like any other item. If it's a brush type, you can use an unused toothbrush that's been cleaned beforehand to brush and get between the combs.
Try to avoid using the comb with other people.
From now on, don't forget to always keep your comb clean so that the cleaned hair and scalp don't get dirty again and cause hair problems!