Thread: Allergies to badger brushes? And brushes in Canada...

Hi!

I'm still relatively new here, and I have two questions about shaving brushes. The first is, I want to get some badger brushes for myself and my boyfriend. The only potential problem is that my boyfriend is extremely allergic to pretty much all furry animals. We can't be sure if he is allergic to badgers (It isn't as though he runs into them on a daily basis), but I think it's likely. Has anyone here with allergies ever had problems with badger brushes? I don't want to invest in an expensive brush he won't be able to use because it gives him hives. On the other hand, I would imagine they clean the bristles very well before they make the brush, so maybe it will be OK? Anyone with allergies please give me your two cents!

The other issue is that I live in Canada, and I'm not sure where to actually get a decent brush for a decent price. I'm thinking I would like to get a "best badger", but I haven't found any for a price I can afford. I've been told they are affordable, but I haven't found that to be true. Am I not looking in the right place? Where do all of you get your brushes?

Thanks for your help!

Someone correct me if I am wrong but animal allergies do not actually stem from the hair, but the skin of the animal and the animals saliva. I think hair/fir is relatively inert. Especially hair used for cosmetic puposes. I 'm sure it has been cleaned and treated.

Originally Posted by Maskwa

Someone correct me if I am wrong but animal allergies do not actually stem from the hair, but the skin of the animal and the animals saliva. I think hair/fir is relatively inert. Especially hair used for cosmetic puposes. I 'm sure it has been cleaned and treated.

I am FAIRLY sure that the allergies are due to pet "dander" which is like dandruff for a person... It doesn't occur in wigs, it comes from the scalp...

So yes, the fur/bristles shouldn't give him ANY problems if they are cleaned correctly and devoid of Dander. Just make sure theyre sanitized and you should be fine.

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

I am FAIRLY sure that the allergies are due to pet "dander" which is like dandruff for a person... It doesn't occur in wigs, it comes from the scalp...

So yes, the fur/bristles shouldn't give him ANY problems if they are cleaned correctly and devoid of Dander. Just make sure theyre sanitized and you should be fine.

AFAIK alergic people dont react to hairless pets so i would think the hair type matters

Originally Posted by janivar123

AFAIK alergic people dont react to hairless pets so i would think the hair type matters

Hairless pets? Is there such a thing? lol

Originally Posted by Maskwa

Hairless pets? Is there such a thing? lol

yeah unfortunally you get bot cats and dogs in that wariety

Originally Posted by janivar123

AFAIK alergic people dont react to hairless pets so i would think the hair type matters

You call this a pet??

get a generic chinese badger brush from ebay first
its from 10$ including shipping to find out