My brushes and combs for hair. Which of them are vital, and which ones I bought in vain! Hairdressing tools At the same time, useful properties largely depend on the tree

Shampoos, masks, balms, fixing varnishes and mousses - it would seem that all the conditions for hair to look great and styling to last a long time are fulfilled. But, no, the ends are split, we are not talking about a healthy shine at all, and the colossal losses after the next shampooing evoke sad thoughts that you will soon have to buy a wig. In this case, it's time to pay attention to, because, oddly enough, but it is she who can be the culprit of what is happening.

That is why today we will talk about hair brushes, consider the existing types and the purposes for which they are used.

Types of combs-brushes for hair

1. massage. This is an ordinary brush with a rubber base and plastic (rarely metal) teeth with drop-shaped bulges at the tips. It combs hair of any length well and improves blood circulation, which has a beneficial effect on the appearance of hair.
2. Hair brush with natural bristles. This is a kind of massage brush, it combs, massages and adds shine to the hair. When choosing a product, you need to pay attention to the quality and naturalness of the bristles themselves. It should be moderately elastic so as not to injure or tangle the curls, but at the same time firm enough to withstand the imposed load. To date, the best hair brushes are considered with natural pig bristles.
3. Round styling brush. Used by professionals to create curls, add volume and straighten hair. Round hair styling brushes differ in diameter and bristle material (natural, nylon, plastic).
4. Comb-brush for combing hair. Indispensable in cases where it is necessary to give the missing volume at the hair roots.
5. Wooden flat hair brush. Detangles wet, tangled after shampooing, strands, smoothes the scales. In addition, the tree has a beneficial effect on the scalp: oak teeth have an antistatic effect, juniper teeth soothe and relieve stress, birch teeth improve

Not only the hair, but also the scalp needs careful care. That's why hairdressers and their clients want brushes to massage, style, polish and straighten their hair.

Brush base material. Wood of different species. The TEK company stands out with the greatest diversity in this matter. She makes brushes from cherry, walnut and ash. Moreover, ash brushes are presented not only in natural color, but also painted in different shades. The brushes are dyed with natural aniline paint. Further - digital color designations for TEK brushes: OI - cherry, 02 - walnut, 03 - light wood, I I - yellow / red, 12 - blue / red, 19 - yellow, 21 - lemon, 22 - pink, 23 - raspberry , 35 - blue, 36 - red, 37 - green, 38 - black. Thanks to a special treatment, the brush does not lose color after contact with water during washing.

The brush base material can be bamboo (Olivia Garden OGBHHP5, OCBHHP6 and OGBHHP7). Bamboo professional hair brushes are stronger, lighter and more durable than conventional wood. The most popular material from which brushes are made is plastic (most manufacturers have such models). There is only one exclusive model from Olivia Garden OGBDB, where the plastic base is covered with aluminum.

Material and shape of teeth. Brushes are available with natural bristles (most often wild boar bristles), with plastic and nylon teeth, with metal pins and round balls at the ends, with a combination of wild boar bristle and nylon pins (this option is ideal for artificial or hair extensions, as how the bristles polish the hair, and the nylon pins comb through and detangle it), as well as with wooden teeth. Here it is worth highlighting the TEK company, which produces brushes with two types of hand-crafted wooden cloves. First (Baseball) - the shape of the teeth is narrow at the bottom, wide at the top. It allows you to comb both long and short, both smooth and wavy hair. The rounded tips massage the scalp. The second teeth (Tornado) have a length of about 4 cm. They have a wavy surface for better penetration into the hair (permed hair, curly and very dense hair). They perfectly massage the scalp, improving blood circulation.

In order not to damage the scalp, the tips of the bristles on high-quality brushes are either carefully ground or finished with special round tips. At the same time, natural bristles can be either evenly cut or have different lengths, which allows combing hair to the very roots.

Sizes and shapes of brushes. The shape of the brushes can be of two types: rectangular and oval. The sizes of brushes, as well as handles for them, can be very different. The main thing is that the master should be comfortable and comfortable working with them. At the same time, the functional purpose of the brush directly affects its size and shape.

Many manufacturers install a special tail in the handle of the brushes to separate and highlight the strands.

Cushioning pads in massage brushes. This option is found in almost all massage brushes. The main material for them is special antistatic rubber, TEK uses natural rubber.

Coating on the brushes. Many manufacturers make brushes with a special coating that protects craftsmen and their clients from the harmful effects that occur during work. So Olivia Garden produces brushes with a ceramic-ionic coating (models OCBCIXLB02L, OCBCIXLBOIS, OGBCIXLP2L, OGBCIXLPIS, etc.), with a ceramic-tourmaline coating (model OGBLVPD). Kiepe makes lightweight brushes (models ref. 5368 and 5545) with ceramic-tourmaline coated pins, an ionization system and Nano Silver antibacterial technology.

massage brushes. Regular use of such a brush causes blood flow to the hair roots, which contributes to their nutrition and growth. You need to use massage brushes twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. This procedure brings the greatest effect when a person tilts his head to his chest and combs his hair from root to tip. The material for the base of massage brushes is wood or plastic. Teeth can be made of wild boar bristle, metal, plastic, nylon, and also combined: natural bristle and nylon. The shape of massage brushes can be rectangular and oval. Size - large, medium and small. Wide rectangular anti-static air-cushioned massage brush is ideal for combing long hair. A natural bristle brush with nylon pins is useful because the bristles polish the hair, while the nylon pins comb through and detangle it. Rows in massage brushes can be from 4 to I 3. As additional options, brushes with rubberized handles, with a mirror on the back, without glue are produced.

Tunnel brushes.("Skeleton", "fish bone") - an indispensable tool in a stylist's set, they are double-sided and one-sided. They grab the hair well and lift it at the roots. They are used for quick blow-drying and give the desired direction to the hair. The teeth for a tunnel brush are most often made of plastic with special balls (pins) at the tips. Sometimes, manufacturers of such brushes use heat-resistant nylon as the material for the teeth. The number of rows of teeth in tunnel brushes varies from 7 to 14. Brush handles can be either smooth or rubberized.

6, 7, 8 and 9 row brushes Designed for styling long hair. Material - plastic or wood. The teeth are made of plastic, nylon, wild boar bristle and wood. The shape of such brushes is traditionally rectangular. The presence of a special removable ponytail is convenient for separating strands. Rounded tips massage the scalp.

3-row brushes. Very popular with stylists. Traditionally, this is a narrow brush with three rows of natural bristles and a sharp handle. Ideal for light backcombing, parting and styling. The base material is either wood or plastic. Prong material - wild boar bristle, nylon or metal.

Flat brushes. Designed for styling. They use wild boar bristles, so they are all anti-static. The material for the base of such brushes is wood. The shape of flat brushes can be rectangular or oval. Size - large, medium and small. The number of rows - from 4 to 9.

Brushes-rectifiers (mechanical). In terms of their functionality, they are similar to hair straighteners. The bristles are natural, located on both plates. Produces such brushes firm Eurostil: art. 01957- with 12 rows of bristles and art. 02365 - with 8 rows of bristles.

Salon Elite by Tangle Teezer

A hairbrush that managed to conquer absolutely everyone - from models to the most picky stylists. Its entire surface is covered with dense rows of elastic teeth made of silicone of different lengths. The comb is very soft, does not tear out the hair and does not break the ends. It can be used in the shower: spread mousse or gel through the hair, massage the skin and detangle wavy hair.

Elegant by Majestic

The comb of the Japanese manufacturer is somewhat reminiscent of the Tangle Teezer, but the massage teeth of different thicknesses are made of nylon. In the shower, it can be used as a scalp scrub and to lather shampoo. High teeth are located very tightly to each other, therefore they are safe for thin and long hair. Suitable for children - allows you to comb wet hair without injury.

Bamboo by Clarette

A worthy option in its price category is a hair brush with massage teeth and boar bristles. The whole point is that the bristles polish the hair and distribute the sebum from the scalp over the entire surface. In addition, natural pile removes static electricity. If a bristle-only comb is not recommended for thick and curly hair, then this option with a combi bristle is universal.

Quality Plastic Hairbrush by Acca Kappa

This unusual comb is called skeletal and is suitable for creating volume when blow-drying. Sparse large teeth help to neatly separate the hair without tangling, and the holes in the body allow hot air to circulate better - the strands warm up and dry quickly.

Kerabrush 33mm by Olivia Garden

Brush for brushing and creating small curls. It is lightweight and does not slip in the hands thanks to the rubberized handle. The brush barrel is coated with ceramics and tourmaline crystals so that the hair is not electrified. Another convenience is the large through holes in the body for quick drying of the hair.

Braun Satin Hair 7

An ordinary-looking wide brush for combing any hair. But in fact, this is a comb-gadget, which, when you press the button in the center, turns on the ionization mode. This eliminates static electricity, adds shine to the hair and maintains an optimal moisture balance in the hair. The toothed pillow detaches from the gadget and can be washed.