All over the world, hair plays a special role in personal appearance.Different hairstyles or looksare also subject to regional peculiarities and trends. However, volume, shine and fullness are attributes that have a very special significance everywhere.
In addition to providing important nutrients and careful care, choosing the right brush is a crucial factor. In order to find the perfect brush for your individual needs, it's not just the shape, workmanship and area of application that are of interest. Particular attention should be paid to the materials used. Plastic, metal but also wood and natural fibers are processed here. Some brushes have nourishing active ingredients added during production, this is calledHairbrushes with active ingredient complex.
How do you recognize a good brush?
The question of whether a brush is “good” first arises in terms of how it is processed. Of course, the crucial factor is to choose the right shape for the appropriate purpose (styling, care, detangling, straightening).
In general, the brush should fit comfortably in the hand. Particularly with round brushes, it is important to ensure that they are easy to rotate between your fingers. The bristles must be rounded, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the scalp or hair. This problem often occurs with brushes of poor quality. The connection between the brush and the handle should be well made so that no hair gets caught in it during use.
Which brush for which hair type?
In addition to the different areas of application, the hair type also plays an important role in the selection. The longer the hair, the more risk it has of becoming tangled or matted.Detangling brushes(Detangler) provide a remedy here with their gentle plastic pens and prevent hair breakage.
Round brushesare considered the perfect tool for styling. Their round shape makes them ideal for giving your hair dynamic bounce and bounce while drying with a hairdryer. Find small round brushesfor particularly fine hair, use when drying or blow-drying for the last time, as they need more hold at the roots. The large round brushes are the right choice, especially for longer hair. They provide volume and elasticity. Natural bristles provide an additional natural shine.
If you have particularly frizzy hair, one is recommendedSkelettbürste. Thanks to its widely spaced plastic pins, curls can be defined and styled voluminously.
Longer hair can be achieved with onePaddle brushdried and smoothed more quickly. This brush usually has plastic or wooden pins sitting on an air-filled brush cushion. Due to the type and texture of the bristles/pins, the brush glides very well through the hair and massages the scalp at the same time. This stimulates blood circulation and promotes the supply of the hair roots.
All-purpose brushesare, as the name suggests, versatile. They usually have bristles of different lengths. The long bristles gently massage the scalp, while the short bristles optimally distribute the natural skin oil and thus smooth the hair surface.
In addition, brushes are available in which additional active ingredients have already been incorporated during production, so-calledActive ingredient hair brushes. Nourishing oils and ingredients are used here, which are distributed through the hair and scalp when brushing.Antistatic brushesmake styling easier and prevent individual hairs from pushing off each other.
Conclusion
To choose the right brush, you must first determine the intended use and the associated material. It should be noted which hair type is present and whether additional properties, such as incorporated active ingredients, should be included.
Poor quality brushes can damage the hair and scalp. Therefore, investing in a high-quality brush is definitely worth it.