Any representative of the fair sex usually has several different combs in her arsenal. These include wide-toothed combs and wide-based massage brushes, ideal for daily combing. But when it becomes necessary to dry your hair with a hairdryer, and at the same time curl the ends or increase the volume at the roots, a round styling comb becomes an indispensable tool.
Features of the styling comb
A round styling comb is necessary to create volume at the roots. In addition, with the help of this type of comb, you can form graceful curls that frame the face when cutting a cascade, and also carefully tuck the strands inside the hairstyle, as when styling a bob.
A small round brush can be used to form small curls, and as an auxiliary tool in the process of straightening curls using a flat iron.
Name of the special comb
Round combs for styling curls are usually called brushing combs. This name comes from the English words “brush” and “brushing”, which translated means “brush” and “comb”.
Hollow cylindrical products that allow you to quickly dry curls are called thermal brushing. Such combs function on the principle of curling irons used for curling hair, but unlike such a tool they have a less traumatic effect on curls.
The right choice of brushing
Base brushing can be done made of ceramics, wood or metal. The best options for blow-drying are models with a metal or ceramic base. The bristles can be natural, artificial or combined.
Electric brushing
The main types of such combs:
- brushing comb;
- thermal brushing;
- electric brushing (hair dryer).
Size
Brushings of the largest sizes are in most cases used to straighten strands. Round products of medium diameter will help in creating a hairstyle with thin curls. The narrowest models are great for creating bangs. For haircuts with different hair lengths, the optimal choice would be a double-sided oval-shaped model with teeth of different lengths.
Reference! The longer the curls, the larger the diameter of the round comb you need to choose. The smaller the diameter of such a comb, the stronger you can curl long strands.
Coating
Experts recommend purchasing brushes with ionic coating. This coating protects the hair from electrification during the drying process and allows it to maintain a healthy appearance.
Number of cloves
To straighten the strands, it is advisable to use a brush with rare teeth. To add additional volume, a round brush with thick bristles is suitable.
The thicker the hair, the sparser the teeth should be on such a product. An excellent choice for sparse and weakened hair would be a round model with dense and dense bristles. Otherwise, styling will be very difficult.
Length and quality bristles
Long bristle brushes are not recommended for curly or long hair. For such cases, it is better to use models with short or medium bristles.
The appropriate bristle density should be selected based on the thickness of your hair. Brushings with natural bristles additionally smooth the surface of the curls, giving them a healthy shine.
Weight
When choosing a comb for styling, weight plays an important role, because you will have to hold a hair dryer or straightener at the same time. Experts recommend giving preference to bamboo models, since this material is much lighter than wood.
Important Details
A very important nuance that you should pay attention to when purchasing a product of this kind is the base material:
- wooden handles provide an antistatic effect;
- ceramic recognized as one of the most durable;
- handles with rubberized surface will not slip in your hand.
Important! Thermal brushing should not be made of plastic, since such material cannot withstand the hot air of a hair dryer. Such a product must have a hollow base for the unhindered passage of air.
Thermobrush with cap
Some models of these combs have a pointed handle at the end. These handles are convenient for creating partings, separating strands of hair from each other.
The most popular manufacturers of round styling combs the following are considered:
- Titania — products from this brand are reasonably priced (the base is made of plastic, the bristles are made of nylon).
- Olivia Garden — combs from this manufacturer are also made of plastic and nylon bristles, but are additionally equipped with an antistatic coating, thanks to which the curls do not tangle and do not lose volume.
- Scarlet Line — bamboo combs with bristles made of high-quality heat-resistant nylon that can withstand significant loads.
- Tangle Teaser — the teeth of these products do not electrify the hair, and are distinguished by a flexible structure that allows them not to tear strands, but to directly follow hair growth.
How to use brushing?
First, you should dry your hair 70-80%. This is necessary because wet strands will become tangled around the brush and styling will take much more time. Then the hair should be divided into strands of medium thickness, and then work with each one in turn, pinning the rest of the hair at the roots.
The process must begin from the back of the head. It is recommended to pull the strands under a stream of hot air, slightly twisting the ends. You can’t bring the hairdryer too close to your curls, as this can significantly damage them. A suitable distance is 10-15 cm.
Important! Frequent use of brushing and hair dryer can significantly damage weak hair that is prone to breakage and split ends. It is not recommended to use such tools more than 2-3 times a week.
Any representative of the fair sex can learn how to quickly and stylishly style her hair using brushing and a hairdryer. To do this, you just need to practice a little and get used to the available tools.
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