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Does Anyone Know........

Patriot3 — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:41:04 GMT

Does anyone know if brushing your hair/scalp w/a boar bristle brush does any good for anything?

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Mz iMac — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:53:20 GMT

massages your scalp promoting hair growth

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Ketra — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:21:20 GMT

@Patriot3 wrote:
Does anyone know if brushing your hair/scalp w/a boar bristle brush does any good for anything?

@Patriot3 I believe it does because it stimulates circulation and promotes the even distribution of oils throughout your hair.

What really promotes hair growth though is Jojoba oil (pronounced hohoba). Not just any jojoba oil, because if it’s heat processed it’s useless. Organic, cold pressed jojoba oil will grow new hair. It worked on my Dad and when I started to lose my hair in spots due to medication Jojoba oil made it come back. I have very thick fine hair now. I massage it into my scalp and sleep with a turbi on and wash it out in the morning. I also sit in the sun for 20 mins after putting it on to get my vitamin D, and it gives it a healthy shine and natural, subtle highlights. I use Now certified organic Jojoba oil and have been happy with it, but I’m sure any organic, cold-pressed jojoba oil would be good.

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millieshops — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:55:11 GMT

@Mz iMacDoes the brush have to be boar's hair? I know those who market boar's hair brushes claim they do, but I can't remember ever reading that from any medical researchers.

I do know the old 100 strokes a day to a healthy scalp has been questioned by the researchers. Much less is needed.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:32:26 GMT

All it seems to do for me is frizz my hair or make it so greasy I have to wash it.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:35:50 GMT

It stimulates the scalp, it makes the hair smoother and shinier because you are getting the natural hair oils throughout your hair. I doubt that it does anything for hair growth because the hair follicles are deeper.

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BirkiLady — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:32:36 GMT

@Patriot3 That's the only kind of brush I've ever used on my hair! 100% boar bristles and my hair is still relatively thick (at 71), glossy, brown with greying on the sides and beginning to grey on the top. Back is still brown.

The boar bristles don't damage the cuticle of the hair like a nylon brush, which results in breakage and split ends. A boar bristle brush will also distribute the oils throughout the shaft of each hair keeping your hair from drying out.

Brushing your hair thoroughly keeps allergins at bay and your pillow will stay cleaner longer. Healthy hair and scalp are so important!

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Patriot3 — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:47:03 GMT

Thanks for your replies. I used to brush w/a boar's brush when I was younger........still have the brush. I would never use any other kind of brush.

Now, much older, my hair is thin and has always been very fine. I use monoxidil, but wondered if the brush would help, too.

I often wonder if the Eliquis has anything to do w/hair loss. I don't think I will get a straight answer from the Dr, because of course, they don't want you to quit taking the med. And of course, I don't blame them for that

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:54:01 GMT

That is a side effect of Eliquis. @Patriot3

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Patriot3 — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:56:08 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
That is a side effect of Eliquis. @Patriot3

@SilleeMee Thanks, I had a feeling that was the case.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:11:57 GMT

@Patriot3

The good news is that it's not permanent, but as long as you take Eliquis then your hair will continue to thin out but you won't lose all of it...just thinning. You just have more hairs going into their shedding phase of their growth cycle caused by that medication. You might want to consider asking your doctor about Rogaine. It's one thing used to treat that kind of hair loss.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:44:30 GMT

@millieshops

See BirkiLady's response.

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@chrystaltreeBoars hair "promotes" hair growth because it massages/stimulates the scalp.

If you are already losing hair, then that is a different story......

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x Hedge — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:54:46 GMT

@Patriot3 wrote:
Does anyone know if brushing your hair/scalp w/a boar bristle brush does any good for anything?

yes, it distributes your naturally occurring oil from the scalp down each strand of hair.

Of course this activity is only do-able if you have basically straight hair.

If I tried this I'd damage my hair.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 04:39:57 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@Mz iMacDoes the brush have to be boar's hair? I know those who market boar's hair brushes claim they do, but I can't remember ever reading that from any medical researchers.

I do know the old 100 strokes a day to a healthy scalp has been questioned by the researchers. Much less is needed.

I have very thick hair. A board's bristle brush is so soft it won't even touch my scalp. I use a brush with stiff nylon bristles.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:50:09 GMT

ii doesn't do anything good for the boar.

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MoonieBaby — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:19:15 GMT

Patriot,

Not sure about how "Good" it is for your hair - - -

but I'm pretty sure it's BAD FOR THE BOAR! (*wink* LOL!!!!)