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Hair Brush That Fits Your Hair Type & Style
With every morning
comes a new day – and a routine. Most of us have made a habit of
doing our grooming in the morning, to prepare for the day ahead.
Most notably, and probably most important – is our hair care
regimen. Every hair style starts with one basic thing – the hair
brush. Without one, we would be lost to hay-like and matted hair or
at least un-stylish hair. Luckily, in 1898, an African American
woman created and patented the hair brush that we are so familiar
with today. The hair brush now come in three basic styles – flat,
round, and paddle, and can be used on both human and animal hair.
While the style of bristles may vary, the same basic shape of the
brush has been held for over a hundred years.
Most brushes are made from animal hair, nylon, or plastic bristles.
Animal brushes are long lasting, and the most gentle on human hair, but
are sometimes disliked by those who have allergic reactions to them.
Nylon bristles, on the other hand, are inexpensive, stiffer, and usually
do not produce an allergic reaction. Plastic bristles are the most
utilitarian of the materials. Extremely stiff, plastic bristles are
perfect for thick, coarse or hard to manage hair.
Hair brushes are usually used on longish hair, while the comb is
reserved for shorter styles. However, some people swear by using a
hair brush on short hair. This is because all brushes provide an excellent
and well needed service to all of us – scalp circulation. Stimulating
the blood vessels on one's scalp ensures that the hair grows strong and
healthy, and develops a beautiful and lustrous shine.
For those who do have long hair, there are several brushes from which to
choose. First of all, and most basically, is the flat brush. A flat hair
brush is used for de-tangling hair, providing satisfactory and prepared
hair to begin styling. Every person should own one of these, if only for
circulatory purposes.
Round brushes are a blessing for those of us who love to try different
styles. The circular design provides a good template for curled or swept
back looks. Usually used in conjunction with a hair dryer, gel, or other
styling agent, a round hair brush is often used by professional stylists
in expensive salons.
However, you might not want curls, and in fact, be trying to get rid of
them. For this supposedly difficult task is the paddle brush. Large,
wide, and flat, a paddle hair brush is used to straighten locks into a
smooth and sleek style. Used with a hair dryer, a paddle brush should be
dragged slowly through the hair, with the hair dryer following closely
behind.
As you can see, there are hair brushes for every desirable style.
Chances are you like to experiment with different hairdos. If so, make
sure to have one of each hair brush in your bathroom – flat, paddle, and
round.
