I’m a cosmetologist – here’s what the dust bunnies in your hairbrush are made from

A California cosmetologist has revealed what the ‘dust bunnies’ in your hairbrush are actually made of. 

Casey Davis is a licensed cosmetologist who frequently shares tips and tricks on how to achieve shiny and healthy hair. 

Most recently, the beauty expert detailed why you should frequently clean your hairbrush because the dust bunnies aren’t made from dust. 

In a viral video, which amassed over 3.7 million views, Casey explained that the ‘dust bunnies’ found in your hairbrush are a combination of dead skin cells and oil build- up. 

Casey Davis is a licensed cosmetologist from California who has revealed what the ‘dust bunnies’ in your hairbrush are actually made of

The beauty expert detailed why you should frequently clean your hairbrush because the dust bunnies aren’t made from dust

Casey explained that the ‘dust bunnies’ found in your hairbrush are a combination of dead skin cells and oil build-up

‘Do you have little dust bunnies in your hair brush? They’re not dust bunnies,’ she said at the beginning of her video. 

She explained that the dust bunnies are actually ‘dead skin cells and oil build-up.’ 

While showing her dirty hair brush, which she admitted needed to be washed,’ she revealed that dead skin cells and oil can bunch together to form 

Then, she encouraged her 127,000 followers to clean their hairbrushes every three weeks to a month. 

‘I go based on how often I was my hair, I wash my hair like once a week so I clean my brush bi-monthly,’ she said. 

Casey then explained how to clean your brush. 

She revealed that the first thing you will need to do is fill your sink up with hot water. 

‘I add my favorite clarifying shampoo, give it a little whirl, do a little bit of baking soda. 

‘And then on an old toothbrush, I put some more of that clarifying shampoo, and I give it a good brush after pulling the hair off. 

‘And then, let it sit for about 30 minutes, take it out, let it air dry and you’re good to go,’ the cosmetologist explained. 

Casey then explained how to clean your brush using hot water, baking soda and shampoo

Many viewers flocked to the comments section to express their shock, with many of them revealing they tend to just throw their brushes away

Many viewers flocked to the comments section to express their shock, with many of them revealing they tend to just throw their brushes away. 

One person wrote: ‘I just throw my brush away and get a new one every week.’ 

Another user added: ‘Thank you, mine just started looking like this and I haven’t had time to clean it or I forget and it’s bad lol.’ 

‘Yes, thank you! This is going in my notes,’ said another person. 

Someone else wrote: ‘Wow, I had no idea.’