“The first thing you should make sure of is that your brushes are clean to keep your hair dirt-free and tangle-free,” says Anya Dellicompagni, Francesco Group’s director of hairdressing.

“Brushing your hair distributes the oils, which – in moderation – helps to keep your hair healthy and shiny, maintaining a smooth finish and nourishing the strands,” says Anna Grotkamp, co-owner of Blowout Ibiza. “With a dirty, un-maintained brush, you are actually spreading all of the old product, dead skin and a build-up of natural oil that the brush is harbouring. Keep your brush in great condition by giving it a wash with your regular shampoo to avoid the build-up, and treat your hair to a healthy sheen.”

“Just like your makeup brushes, you should also wash your hair brush once a week,” says Craig Taylor, creative director at Hari’s Hair Salons. “The bristles can get clogged up from stray hairs as well as excess product build-up. Just think – when you use your brush on freshly clean hair the next day, you’re actually applying the product residue from the day before.” He recommends the following three steps for a good clean:

First remove any hair caught in the bristles and then run the brush under warm water
Add shampoo and work it into the bristles, creating a foam
Rinse the brush completely and set on a towel until dry

“Renew your hairbrushes often as they can deteriorate and harbour germs,” says Nicky Marcar, owner of Salon Ten. “Don’t forget to check the hairbrush for breakages, as worn out hairbrushes can damage the hair.”

“Don’t keep old tattered brushes, they can cause split ends if the bristles are worn or bent,” adds Edwina Hayes, owner of Street Life Hair.

The golden rules of brushing your hair