DEFINITION

Hair Brushes are usually made to stringent quality standards using durable premium materials. In most cases they are heat resistant with the concepts and designs produced for every styling job and every type of hair.
There are three main groups of hair brushes: Grooming Brushware, Blow Styling Brushware and Blow Waving Brushware.

DESCRIPTION

PAD/PNEUMATIC BRUSH
- Dome-topped, rubber pad.
- "Breathing" hole in brush pad.
- Available in all bristle types.
- Suitable for all types of hair except permed.
- Flexible pad allows for adjustment of penetration through hair.
- As brush can "breathe" it automatically moulds itself to the contours of the head for gentle scalp massage.

STYLING BRUSH
- Tufted bristles.
- Narrow head design.
- Available in pure bristle or nylon tufts.
- Narrow head allows easy placement of sections of hair into a desired style.
- Natural bristle ideal for fine or damaged hair.
- Nylon bristles ideal for thick hair.

HALF ROUND BRUSH
- Half round core.
- Sufficient space between tufts to minimise tangling.
- Available in reinforced or multi-tuft nylon bristles.
- Ideal when a half curl is required for a particular style.
- Ideal for medium to long, curly hair to brush effectively through waves and curls.
- Lifts and provides half curls for a smooth bob look in hair 20cm (8") and longer.

GROOMING BRUSH
- Splayed or regular bristle patterns.
- Available in:
- Single ball-tipped nylon.
- Multi-tufted nylon.
- Pure bristle.
- Reinforced or bleached pure bristles.
- Plastic or traditional wood bases.
- For daily grooming, distributing oils and releasing dirt particles.
- Bleached pure bristles are ideal for the fine, delicate hair of the very young or elderly.
- Single ball tipped bristles are ideal for medium to thick, curly hair.
- Ball-tipped brush can be used to detangle hair or groom oily hair.

TEASING BRUSH
- Uneven nylon tufts.
- Narrow, three-row brush head.
- Tapered tail.
- Arranges curls, waves and ringlets.
- Provides the final touch to a delicate hairstyle.
- Light and easy to use.

TINTING BRUSH
- Sturdy, plastic handle designed to facilitate application of solution.
- Strong, nylon bristles rinse easily for future use.
- Long tail.
- Distributes hair colourant and solutions through the hair.
- Long tail assists with sectioning hair.
- Will not deteriorate when used with chemicals.

HAIR VITALISER BRUSH
- Brush base, handles and bristles are moulded as a single unit.
- Small, easily portable.
- Naturally flexible bristle tips are rounded for gentle penetration and scalp massage.
- Stimulates scalp circulation.
- Ideal for men's short hair style.
- Easy to manage and highly portable.

ANTI-STATIC BRUSH
- Specially formulated, black carbon fibre bristles, bed and handle.
- Carbon fibre bristles conduct electricity to the ground.
- Controls hair prone to static electricity.
- Grooms all static or fly away problems.
- Ideal for warm climates or artificial heating.

PHARMACIST'S ADVICE

Ask your Pharmacist for advice.
1) Always use a quality hair shampoo and conditioner. Remember the cheapest is not always the best.
2) Ask your Pharmacist for the correct brush for your particular hair. A natural bristle brush is usually suggested.
3) If the diet is inadequate some nutritional supplements might be taken. Vitamin A, called the cosmetic vitamin might be recommended. If the hair is dry vitamin E may be suggested.

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