Brushes And Bristles
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
Philippines
April 28, 2016 9:25pm CST
Do you use nail brushes on your fingers and toes? We have them on the sink and in the shower.
I notice that manicurists here prefer the small nail brushes, maybe because they have short and stiff bristles.
I've always liked the bigger nail brushes. I feel that they have wider coverage, especially for my toes, and don't hurt as much, but have to replace them sooner because the softer bristles wear down faster.
But with toothbrushes, I always preferred the medium bristles. Hard bristles might cause my gums to bleed.
I know electric toothbrushes are common in other countries, but I've only known two people who used them here. Which toothbrush do you find effective?
Do you repurpose worn down nail and toothbrushes?
I have wavy hair and always used wide-toothed combs. My sister once had but lost a Denman hairbrush that we all liked. The bristles were long but set apart and felt good on the scalp.
I've read that hair brushes with 100% pure and natural boar bristles are the best, but are also very expensive. Have you tried them? Which comb or brush works best for your hair?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Apr 16
my dentists said ppl should use soft, the harder ones can help erode the enamel. dunno if true, just what he told me
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
toothbrushes here come in soft, medium and hard. i always buy medium.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Apr 16
@JudyEv I like medium, but use what he told me too
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
toothbrush, nail brush or hair brush?
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
@Lucky15 the right brush for the right body part! hahaha!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
5 May 16
We probably should use the nail brushes - but we don't! Too much stuff on the bathroom counters as it is! We use soft bristles for toothbrushes - the kids have both the manual and electric ones (I'm looking into the electric ones for ourselves!). The dentist says no special toothbrush is needed as long as you have the technique - and explains that flossing is equally as important. My son is the only one with the natural boar bristle brush - and it works really well on his fine, short hair! The rest of us have regular plastic brushes - combs aren't enough for our hair it seems.
Repurposing toothbrushes: We used to dip it in paint and flick the bristles with our fingers to create a cool splatter effect on our illustrations!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
6 May 16
@hereandthere The boar bristle brush that I got was more expensive than the plastic ones, but I don't think it was super expensive - less than $10 anyway. I don't blow dry or style my hair 
. You know what, I think I have the toothbrush I used for art when I was 20 . . . still in my art tool box, I think!
. You know what, I think I have the toothbrush I used for art when I was 20 . . . still in my art tool box, I think!1 person likes this
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
7 May 16
@much2say even those who fix electric fans for a living here have old toothbrushes in their toolkit
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
6 May 16
maybe the boar bristles depend on the hair texture, too? because there were conflicting comments in one blog i read. is it really expensive?
i think of hairbrushes as for styling, like when you're blowdrying your hair, which we don't really do.
it's so cool (and not surprising really) that you found a use for old toothbrushes in your art.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
how long do electric brushes last, months? years?
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
I use soft bristled toothbrushes and I seldom use nail brushes.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
are you satisfied with it?
i stopped growing my nails a long time ago, but the nail brushes still help.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
@brokenbee soap stains? why? what color is your soap? 
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
@hereandthere my mother always reminds me to brush my nails but I always forget. LOL
My nails are clean but most of the time, some soap stain remains on my nails. Hihihi
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
29 Apr 16
I like a medium toothbrush, and I don't use brushes for my nails. Now I'm looking at my nails wondering if I should start. lol :)
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
i don't know in other countries, but those that give manicures and pedicures here use the small nail brush.
you can use it after washing the dishes or in the shower.
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
30 Apr 16
@hereandthere Are the brushes to just clean them or are they supposed to give them a more polished look?
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
I have seen that but never thought of using it, my mom does.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
12 May 16
stiff bristles for nail brush, hair brush or toothbrush?
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
it's easier to detanlge my hair with a wide-toothed comb so it doesn't pull at my scalp
nail brushes help remove dirt and it's great while your hands and feet are wet
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr 16
@hereandthere When I had permed hair I always used a wide-toothed comb but now I could use a brush on it.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
I use a hair brush for my hair which is limp and a little wavy.
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for hair I use Paganini brand comb/brush.@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
11 May 16
yep. paganini and nouveau hair products at sm.
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@sishy7 (27166)
• Australia
29 Apr 16
I didn't really get into the different kinds of brushes until my son made me aware of them. For some reasons he's really into brushes - paint brushes, hair brushes, cleaning brushes, etc... He seems to be fascinated by the different shapes and their purposes for any particular job.
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
29 Apr 16
I don't use nail brushes too often, but my husband does every day. I can only use soft, small toothbrushes, whether hand held or electric. I have several hair brushes, including Denman, but always detangle my hair with a wide tooth comb. A round medium size brush works best on my hairstyle now.
@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
29 Apr 16
My dentist always told me to get soft bristle brushes for my teeth and gums. He said they do the job without irritating anything. So I've used those most of my life with great results. I don't use brushes on my hands or feet, although I use a tulle scrubby. It does the job without hurting anything. As for my hair, it's very long and very thick so I never use a brush (they can't get through my hair at all). I have a wide tooth comb that I use all the time. It's easy to get out the tangles and it easy goes through my hair and keeps things soft and looking good. :)
