To clean a hair brush, use a tail comb. Put the tail underneath the hair at the base of the brush and gently lift it up. If it is a paddle brush, you can lift hair up and over the tips providing there are no safety tips. Should there be safety tips, then pull the hair up to the bottom of it, and use scissors to cut the hair out of the brush. Use a shampoo and wash the hairbrush in lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly, and allow it to air dry on a towel. Be especially gentle on a boar bristle brush. They are very delicate and you can easily damage the bristles. For best results, as usual with any detangling brush, use it with a leave-in hair conditioner. One reviewer with natural black hair raves about its ability to cut down on knots and tangles. The great thing about these five products is they're all available for purchase on Amazon and all manufacturers offer a refund policy should you not be happy with your purchase.