Brushing Your Hair with a Boar Bristle Brush is Cleansing Did you know that brushing your hair is a form of dry shampooing! Proper brushing can eliminate waste materials, including deposits of uric acid crystals, catarrh and other acids and impurities that build up and become encrusted on the scalp. (I know, that sentence is totally gross.) With so much talk about the benefits of ditching toxic shampoos, implementing proper hair brushing can help keep your hair hygiene in check. And it's easy. Brushing Conditions and Strengthens Your Hair Yep, the benefits of hair brushing go beyond simply cleaning your hair, it also conditions. (Talk about a two in one shampoo/conditioner!) Scalp stimulation from both hair brushing and scalp massaging help distribute your natural sebum evenly through the hair. Sebum is an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands that helps prevent hair and skin from drying out. This helps your overall hair health and keeps those shiny locks resilient and strong. In addition, as your hair is coated with sebum you'll find moisture is restored, and the hair is generally more sheen, smooth, and manageable. How to Brush Your Hair for Full Benefits 1. Get the right tools. 2. Wash your hair. 3. Get your brush on. The only other elements that are more beneficial to hair brushing is a nourishing diet and avoiding toxic chemicals. Remember, to reap the benefits of hair brushing, use the right tools. I can't say this enough. Investing in the proper tools for hair health is very important. I personally recommend the 100% Boar Medium or Soft Bristle Curved Brush for your head, mustache and beard by The Mane Company. Perfect Gift for Yourself or Love Ones!