You probably think of a travel brush as something you buy at the local drugstore and throw in your purse ‘just in case.’
What if it’s more than that? What if the brush you carry in your purse does more for your hair? Worse yet, what if the brush you use while traveling hurts or damages your hair? That’s probably not what you wanted right? Especially if you work hard on the health and style of your hair.
Here’s the good news. If you shop at the right place, you can get a pint-sized brush that you throw in your purse to be as good (or even better) than your regular hairbrush.
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Here’s what to look for.
Strong Bristles are a Must
Strong bristles do two things. They get rid of the tangles and they don’t break your hair. If you’ve ever used a cheap brush with thin bristles, you know what we mean. Bristles that break don’t do anything for your tangles. Instead, they snag your hair and pull it. The next thing you know, you have hair pulled out of your head that was perfectly healthy before.
Running a brush through your hair that doesn’t detangle is like washing dishes with no soap. What’s the point? You need a brush you carry in your purse that you know will get through the tangles easily. Of course, you have to use it right too. Make sure you start at the bottom and only brush through an inch or two at a time.
Ergonomic Style Makes it Easier to Use
Here’s the problem with most travel brushes – they aren’t easy to hold. They are either too small or awkwardly shaped.
If you can’t hold it in your hand, you can’t properly brush your hair. Find a brush you can carry in your purse that has an easy-to-hold design so you can get through the tangles and style your hair easily.
A Solid Cover Keeps your Hair Clean
The last thing you want from your purse brush is lint and debris picked up from your purse. Instead, look for a brush with a good cover that covers all the bristles. Bonus points if it’s a cute cover and gives you a fun accessory to carry in your purse.
A solid cover also protects the bristles. A brush with bent or broken bristles doesn’t do you much good. You’ll end up with broken and snagged hair because the brush didn’t have strong enough bristles that could withstand being in your purse.
Know How to Use the Brush Right
Here’s the thing. You could get the best brush for your purse that money can buy, but if you don’t use it right, it won’t do you any good.
Here’s how to use a travel brush the right way.
• Brush out tangles as soon as you can. Don’t let your hair sit all day without being brushed. You know it gets tangled, so brush it a few times a day to eliminate the tangles and ensure you keep your hair healthy.
• Take care of the brush. Make sure you use a brush cover and keep your brush clean. Don’t use it if the bristles are damaged or look dirty.
• Brush your hair carefully. Don’t brush too hard or pull your hair. Work tangles out slowly, working an inch or two at a time. This is especially important if your entire head has tangles.
Find the Right Portable Brush for your Purse
Don’t make the mistake of buying any brush you find to throw in your purse. Find the right travel brush that will keep your hair healthy and give you a cute accessory to carry with you. Travel brushes are an important part of any beauty toolbox, but carrying the wrong one can hurt your hair rather than help it.
Know what you should look for and how to use the brush to have long, beautiful hair. Whether you have straight, wavy, or even somewhat curly hair, finding the right brush to charry with you will ensure you always have beautiful hair no matter where you go.