Tuesday, January 26, 2010

How to choose a Hair Brush

How to choose a brush


Bristles
Boar Bristles are porous to help transport the oils from the scalp to the hair strands: they also help to close the outer layer of the hair shaft creating a more polished look.  One-hundred percent boar bristle is best on fine, straight hair because it is flexible and minimizes breakage.  Boar bristle is not ideal for people who have thicker hair.
Mixed Bristles are a combination of 100% boar and nylon.  Nylon bristles are stronger than boar but are not porous.  However nylon bristles are important because they help create tension.  When working on medium, coarse or very curly hair some nylon is crucial although all nylon is not recommended because it can cause breakage.
Barrels
Ceramic barrels are great in styling brushes because it holds the heat for a long time and conducts heat evenly, without burning the hair.
Wooden barrels with ceramic coating are also a good option.  The coating can make the wooden brush as efficient as a ceramic brush: it will retain heat without over heating.
The shape of the barrel is also very important.  An oval shaped barrel will give you extra tension and added control over difficult hair.  The flat area of the oval allows you to create extra tension, especially at the ends to give you a flat iron finish.  The oval shape is best on overly processed hair or very curly hair.  The round barrels help create curl or smoothness depending on the size of the barrel.  The smaller the barrel the tighter the curl.  And the bigger the barrels the straighter the hair.  Almost any shape brush can be used close to the scalp to create volume, by brushing the hair up and away from the scalp.



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