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Hair brushes come in thousands of styles, materials, and designs. A variety of hairstyling brushes ranging from natural bristle to wooden quills to accommodate different hair types. A number of bristle patterns are available and they're used for different purposes. Each one is designed to create different styles or to care for specific types of hair.


Types of bristles

Boar: This bristle is the actual hair of a boar (hog). Boar bristles are considered ideal because they close the cuticle layer, the outside armor of the hair and create shiny hair. Boar bristles are natural, soft, flexible bristles that gently brush the hair and are suitable for use on children.

Nylon: This name represents a category for all types of bristles made of plastic, nylon, rubber, or similar materials. Nylon bristles can be soft and flexible or stiff and firm and offer little to maximum control, depending on how closely the bristles are placed and how flexible the material.

Porcupine: Porcupine is a term used for a tufted bristle, multiple bristles grouped together that usually includes a combination of boar and nylon bristles. It's gentle, but it exerts a good hold on the hair. This design is excellent for controlling fine hair, as well as for thoroughly brushing thick hair right down to the scalp.


Type Of Hair Brushes

Vented Brush: This brush has widely spaced, flexible bristles. Openings in the head, where the bristles are attached, allow for good airflow.

Cushioned brush: This category of brushes includes the oval-shaped cushioned brush with padded head, used for simply brushing out the hair and the flat paddle brush with an air cushion that's used exclusively for long hair.

Round brush: Many round brushes have wooden or plastic handles with a variety of grips that ensure good traction and fit your hand. Round brush are used to have some bend or curl in the hair.