Types of Hair Brushes

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Types of Hair Brushes

Long gone are the days of sleeping on prickly hair curlers to get the perfect hairdo. Today all you need is a variety of hair brushes and a blow dryer to get the style you want. There are brushes used to create curls and there are brushes that flatten and smooth. The trick is to use the correct brush to get the look you desire.

Bristle types

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Shiny, sleek hair styles are easy to pull-off when you start with a natural boar bristle brush. They are great at distributing natural hair oils evenly through the hair. Fine, thin hair has less breakage with this type of brush.

If you have thick or curly hair, a synthetic brush is sturdy enough to detangle and smooth. The newest brush on the market is the Ionic brush. It was created to dry hair fast when combined with a blow dryer. If you can't decide on a bristle type you can opt for a combo brush that uses both nylon and boar bristles.

Cleaning your hairbrush is a snap. Whether it is boar or plastic, use a comb to remove strands of hair and simply clean with shampoo.

Round Brushes

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Round brushes add volume to both short and long hair. Select a medium size barrel for short hair and bangs. To create a long sleek style with curves, a large barrel work's perfect.

Oval Flat

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This type of brush can smooth as it straightens hair while using a blow dryer. More often than not it is a combination of nylon and boars bristle.