Does Anyone Know........

Patriot3 · ‎06-07-2010

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

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

massages your scalp promoting hair growth

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Ketra · ‎02-16-2018

@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.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@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.

MalteseMomma · ‎03-09-2010

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

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

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.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@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 · ‎06-07-2010

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