“Yes, an old and damaged brush can contribute to hair thinning by weakening the strands over time,” says Fleeson, “For example, broken bristles can cause the brush or comb to pull at your hair instead of gliding smoothly through it.
“The jagged edges of broken bristles can grip and snag the hair, leading to painful pulling and potential hair damage.”.
So, lead trichologists and hair experts share the signs to spot when it’s time to replace your hairbrush.
While most of us only replace our hairbrush when it’s lost or totally broken, experts say it could actually need to be replaced as often as every six months.
“Other signs include increased hair breakage and static or excessive shedding after brushing your hair.
