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Brush Buzz
Whether round, vented, natural or ceramic, here's the latest in brushes.
by Chandler Rollins
October 21, 20132 min to read
Whether round, vented, natural or ceramic, here's the latest in brushes.
J&D Beauty
Wet Brush
Quickly and painlessly detangle thick hair. Features Intelli-Flex bristles with rapid recovery memory that doesn't pull on hair.
Denman
Boar Bristle Paddle Brush
Contains 100-percent natural
boar bristles set in air-cushioned rubber for gentle grooming, while spreading the hair’s natural oils for a smooth, shiny finish.
Macadamia Natural Oil
No Tangle Styler Brush
Brush smoothes hair’s cuticle layer, minimizing
massage for improved circulation.
T3
Free Flow Vent Brush
Air circulates freely through the vented body for fast drying and shaping. Tourmaline-infused for long-lasting results with more
body and less frizz.
Cricket
Static Free Comfort Collection
Extra-large reinforced ball tips are infused with ceramic and ion properties for increased moisture. Vented for fast drying and a non-slip grip for control and comfort.
Aveda
Wooden Paddle Brush
Designed to reduce stress to
hair and scalp during
blow-drying and styling.
Detangles hair, with extended
bristles to stimulate and
massage scalp.
Keratin Complex
Flex Paddle Brush
Pliable rubber cushion and soft, flexible bristles gently detangle wet or dry hair. Gentle enough for wigs, extensions, fragile hair and sensitive scalps.
Paul Mitchell
Pro Tools Teasing Brush
Three rows of multi-tiered bristles create texture in the hair, allowing it to build height. The slim design is ideal for everyday use and special occasion styles.
CHI
CHI Turbo Ceramic Round Brush
Heat-resistant nylon bristles combined with the smoothing power of a ceramic barrel leave hair static and frizz-free. Utilizes far infrared and negative ions to leave hair shiny.
Bio Ionic
Bio Blow Out Kit
NanoIonic barrels change color with heat to signal when they are hot enough to set and when to be removed. Special package
includes, six styling barrels, clips, style guide and blow-dry spray.
GKhair
Roll Brush
Diffuses heat evenly and
accelerates the shaping of all
hair types and lengths. Contains
ceramic material that allows
bristles to heat and ensure a
shiny, smooth finish.
Spornette International
Smooth Operator
One-piece seamless handle eliminates tangling at the nape. Ceramic barrel retains
and distributes heat while the Tourmaline Ionic bristles hold and condition the hair.
Ergo
Big Daddy Round Brush
Create added lift, luster and curl on long hair. Large diameter and long barrel allow for larger sections of hair to be manipulated, resulting in faster finishing time.
Olivia Garden
Divine Wet Detangler
Ergonomic design fits perfectly in the palm for full styling control, while reducing stress on the wrist and hand. Features Special
Memory-Flex bristles and comfortable ball-point tips to gently detangle wet hair.
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