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Yay! RoundBrushHair.com now sells Round Brushes! I guess it’s only right since we are all about Dominican hair care right and the Dominican technique is all about the Round Brush.  Well, we now offer over 20 different shapes, styles and sizes to choose from! This can seem somewhat intimidating to those who are new to using them (we know because we’ve gotten the phone calls). So,  I’ve compiled a few of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received:

What is the difference between boar bristle and boar bristle brush with nylon quills?

These bristles are made from natural boar’s hair, which helps to smooth the hair without causing unnecessary damage or splitting the ends. These brushes should be used on hair that is at least 80% dry to avoid tangling and breakage as hair is at its most vulnerable state when wet. With every rotation the bristles strengthen and polish by spreading the hair’s own natural oils. This leaves a very healthy shine.  These brushes are also used for stretching the hair which is great for thick, curly or wavy types. They are able to create a firm grip to achieve the tension needed for smoothing, straightening, or curling the ends leaving a sleek finish.

            Boar bristle brushes with nylon quills, also referred to as porcupine brushes, have slightly longer nylon quills in between the boar bristles which are used to help detangle the hair simultaneously while the boar bristles are smoothing.

 Note: (Blonde Boar Bristles are softer and used for fine to medium textured hair and black boar bristles are used for medium to coarse hair. Certain Brushes may have a combination of the two.)

 What size should I use?

As a general rule, your hair should be able to wrap around the barrel of the brush at least 1 ½ times for the best results. Just as with rollers or curling irons the smaller the diameter of the brush, the tighter your curl will be and vice versa.

 How do I clean them?

Brushes can be easily cleaned with warm water and a mild shampoo. You can use either a comb or another bristle brush to remove buildup and loose hairs. This should be done on a regular basis because the dirt and debris from previous uses can be redeposited onto clean hair. Also, brushes with wooden or cork handles should never be immersed in water only rinsed and air dried.

Why are some brushes ceramic or metal?

These are both types of thermal brushes. The purpose of using a thermal brush is to quicken the drying process and to style hair. The barrels of these brushes are vented and retain heat. They act very much like a curling iron when used with a hand held dryer. You may find that some of the bristles on these brushes are tipped with tiny plastic balls. These are for separating the air which aids in more even drying and less frizziness. Just as a ceramic curling iron or flat iron these; brushes can overheat and burn your hair or skin. Always use the lowest heat setting as possible to achieve the results you desire.

When should I use the ones with the holes in them?          

These are called vent brushes. They are heat resistant and have small openings along the barrel that allow air to flow through while drying. These openings help to dry hair faster and usually have bristles that are placed farther apart than those found on other types of round brushes. These are excellent for creating volume as well as curling.

Why use an ionic brush?

            Ionic styling tools are known for conditioning and rehydrating by using negative ions to help absorb water molecules into the core of the hair strands.

I hope this small tutorial has answered some of the questions that you may have had about which brush suits you best. Let me know if I missed a burning question you have about the brushes. Also, we’d love for you to share with us any experiences, comments, or tips that might be helpful to those who are new to the art of the round brush hair.

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