Why Pack an Extra Hairbrush: A Senior’s College Dorm Advice

As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, here’s a pro tip about college essentials you won’t find on most packing lists: bring two hairbrushes. One of the most common dorm room essentials that gets lost, broken, or borrowed permanently is your hairbrush. Roommates often forget theirs and ask to borrow yours, or it disappears during early-morning rushes to class. Having a backup stored in your desk drawer saves you from bad hair days and emergency bookstore runs when your main brush inevitably vanishes.

Your backup brush can also come in handy when your primary one is still wet from the shower, or if you need to keep one in your gym bag. Trust me – this $5 investment will save you stress during your freshman year.