I Used a Boar Bristle Brush for 14 Days and This is What Happened

After hearing so much about the natural boar bristle brush benefits, I thought I would finally try them out. I’ve always used nylon bristled brushes in the past, but according to all the beauty gurus, they don’t offer the same benefits to hair as natural boar bristles.

Boar bristle brushes are really nothing new. They’ve been has been used for centuries and used by multiple cultures across the globe.

The key is in the the natural bristles. Boat bristle brushes a number qualities that help make hair healthy, look amazing and just by brushing your hair.  

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Boar Bristle Brush Benefits

1. Brings out natural shine and conditions hair
   
   Here’s the thing about natural boar bristle brushes, they have the same structure as our own hair. So are able to hold moisture and so can lift away dirt and distribute the oils from your scalp to the ends of your hair.
   
   
2. Reduces damage to hair
   One of the best boar bristle brush benefits is that they don’t damage the hair while brushing. Boar bristles had much more give to them.  So they won’t tear your hair while you’re trying to comb through a tangle
   
   
3. Improves scalp health
   
   When you brush your hair, the natural bristles gently massage your scalp and help to increases the blood flow, encourages hair growth and creates thicker, longer hair as well.
   
   
4. Helps to keep your hair clean
   
   The boar bristles help to pick up dirt and dust when you brush your hair. You’ll find that when you start using a boar bristle brush you can shampoo your hair a lot less often. 
   
   
5. Improved hair texture and reduces frizz
   
   The natural oils from your scalps acts as a natural protectant for your hair. By brushing your hair, it will help to smooth the hair and reduce frizz. It will also allow your hair to have more elasticity and improved textures. 
   
   
6. Balances your scalps oil production
   
   One of the little known boar bristle brush benefits is that it can help to balance your the oil production of your scalp.
   A boar bristle brush prevents oil build-up at the scalp, which weights hair down and makes it look greasy.
   
   
7. It’s a great styling tool
   Because of it’s dense natural fibres, they help to lift and volumize, as well as smooth your hair for the perfect blow blowout, and help you style your hair with minimal product.

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I Used a Boar Bristle Brush for 14 Days and This is What Happened

After 2 weeks of using a boar bristle brush, I can honestly say it has made a big difference to my hair. Overall, I found my hair to look shinier, feel smoother, and just generally healthier.

When I’m brushing my hair with a boar bristle brush, I noticed it was much more gentle and the boar bristles had much more give to them. 

I found much less breakage especially when it comes to brushing out knots on the dry ends of my hair that often tangle. 

Another great boar bristle brush benefit was it help a lot with my greasy roots and dry ends problem.  

Bonus, sometimes I even give myself a little massage scalp massage with my brush and it’s oh-so-nice!

The only thing I did have against my boar bristle brush was a little static when my hair was freshly washed. But overall it didn’t bother me as much as I loved it.

Best Boar Bristle Brushes

Since I was in the market for both a round brush and regular brush, I took ended up purchased these three Spornette boar bristle brushes shown above. Spornette Brushes offer good quality natural boar bristle brushes on the less expensive end of the spectrum.

They are a great option for trying out boar bristle brushes if you haven’t used them before. The oval pin cushion brush (left) I use for regular daily brushing, the round brush for blow outs, and the little wonder brush for teasing, and getting out tougher tangles.

If you’re already a boar bristle brush fan, the Mason Pearson boar bristle brush is the creme dela creme of boar bristle brushes that all the beauty gurus adore.

The Mason Pearson brush is definitely a splurge purchase, but after using my boar bristle brushes I can see the value behind it, and I would definitely get it next time around!

It should be noted that boar bristle brushes are probably best for fine to medium hair. If you have normal to thick hair, you may need stronger bristles to brush through your hair.

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