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VENT
A vent brush has openings that allow air to generously
flow through its body. Because the bristles are set wide apart, a vent brush is not meant to completely control the hair;
instead, it should be used to calm rather than eliminate waves, or to create a soft, free-flowing hairstyle with added volume.
All professional-quality vent brushes have ball-tip bristle ends to protect the hair against damage. Check the vent brush
every so often to ensure that no ball tips are missing. If even one is gone, it's time for a new brush.
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CUSHION
All cushion brushes have bristles secured to a rubber
or synthetic pad; the thickness of the pad and strength of the bristles determine the brush's gentleness. People have used
the basic oval-shaped cushion brush for generations, but paddle brushes also fall into this category. These large, retangular
brushes are ideal for smoothing and detangling hair that falls below the shoulders. Because of their pneumatic pad, which
collaspes when it comes in contact with tough tangles, paddle brushes are gentler on the hair than other, less-yielding designs.
They're also extremely popular-at most stores, paddle brushes are the No. 1 selling brush style.
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ROUND
Depending on it's size and the materials used, a round
brush can create curl, body and a significant amount of controlled volume. It can also smooth the hair while making the ends
curl up or down, depending on which direction hair is wrapped around the barrel. Round brushes with metal barrels are commonly
referred to as thermal round brushes because, when used with a blow dryer, they heat up to accelerate the drying process and
set the hair in a more pronounced style.
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NYLON
The strength or stiffness of nylon or synthetic bristles
varies, making it important for you to touch the bristles prior to purchasing a brush to ensure that it has the right degree
of flexibility for their hair. As a general rule, stiff nylon bristles are excellent for thick hair types, whilee more flexible
nylon bristles are recommended for medium to medium-thick hair, or for people with a sensitive scalp.
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