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What ROUND brush is best for thick hair?
- Revlon Maximum Shine Porcupine Round Brush 1 inch - $7.99
- Revlon Long-Lasting Styles Round Porcupine Hair Brush 2 inch - $14.99
- GranNaturals Boar Bristle Round Styling Hairbrush - $9.99
- CHI Turbo Ceramic Round Boar Medium Brush - $21.00
- Conair Thick-to-Smooth Medium Vented Porcupine Round Brush - $19.00
- Olivia Garden Vented Ionic Boar Combo Thermal Round Brush - $24.75
- Sam Villa Artist Series Spiral Thermal Brush- $60.00
- Conair Diamond Ceramic Large Porcupine Vented Round Brush - $31.18
There are other brushes on the market that are also great for thick hair. But these are the ROUND brushes for thick hair. And that makes a big difference. The goal of this article is to help you save time and money searching for a round brush for thick hair. Otherwise you will most likely buy several before you find the one that can do the job. And the rest will be thrown in the trash or given away to a good home.
The type of tool you use for thick hair is very important because you want to select the right one, right? Otherwise you will be struggling with your style.
The important thing to remember is that you want a brush that is going to be able to penetrate thick hair and not every brush can do that.
Most of the ones that can are going to have nylon bristles due to they are stiffer than boar. And there are ones on the market that have a combination of nylon and boar. These are great options because you get the penetration of nylon and the shine and smoothness of boar. So with boar bristles you get a little more tension or griping power and more polish. If you have very thick hair and you want to work it out and get that smooth look then you are going to want more tension so you can stretch the hair while applying heat. This is where the grippness of the boar bristles come in to play.
If you have medium texture hair then you can get away with using either a porcupine or regular ceramic thermal brush.
Another feature to look for is the bristle spacing. You want a wider bristle spacing because it's going to have better penetration. Most of the well known bushes for thick hair are going to have "porcupine" mentioned in their name. This is a clue you can look for while searching for the perfect brush.
If you have medium texture hair then you can get away with using either a porcupine or regular ceramic thermal brush. You have a choice. Lucky you! Wen using the regular ceramic thermal brush with NO boar bristles you will notice that it slips through your hair more easily. It's not as grippy as the porcupine with boar bristles.
You will get less texture and less bounce using a boar and more texture more bounce using a ceramic thermal brush. You will be able to visually see the difference. The ceramic thermal will be able to add so much more bounce. But the boar bristles round brush will add more, a lot more, polish and shine. So having a thermal ceramic boar and nylon bush is a good thing and now you know why.
Although these brushes may be able to detangle, that is not their primary purpose and they should not be used as such. Also, some of these brushes have boar bristles and boar bristles are to be used on dry hair. Do not use boar on wet hair. By doing so you will most likely cause damage to your hair. If you need to be able to comb thru wet hair or detangle wet hair you should consider purchasing another brush. You need a detangling brush.
And lastly, if you use a ceramic brush be careful with the heat settings on your dryer. Thermal brush will retain more heat. These brushes can get extremely hot, so hot they can easily damage your hair and even melt nylon bristles. If it's hot enough to melt nylon just imagine the damage it can do to your hair. The good thing is that if you have thick hair and it is less susceptible to damage than thin hair. Thick hair can take more heat.
Revlon Maximum Shine Porcupine Round Brush 1 inch - $7.99
Features:- Ion plus ceramic
- Boar mix bristles
- Rubberized handle
- Dries hair fast
- Frizz reduction
- Curls & Flips
Revlon Long-Lasting Styles Round Porcupine Hair Brush 2 inch - $14.99
Features:- Ionic technology for moisture lock-in
- Ribbed handle for easy
- Frizz reduction
- Voluminous Hair
GranNaturals Boar Bristle Round Styling Hairbrush - $9.99
Features:- Boar bristle: Improves hair health and shine by preventing oil buildup and hair frizz.
- Styler: Nylon bristles mixed with boar bristles to help the hair style, curl and blow-dry.
- Improves volume: Circular shape helps create a voluminous curl with a blow dryer.
- Professional ergonomic design: Wood handle made with groove for easy holding.
- 1.75 diameter: This is a small size brush that is great for traveling and will fit in your purse.
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One piece handle does not snag hair |
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Nylon and boar bristles great for thick hair penetration |
CHI Turbo Ceramic Round Boar Medium Brush - $21.00
Features:- 100 percent natural boar bristles
- Ergonomic design with non - slip handle for better control
- CHI ceramic maintains constant, even heat
- Infrarot / Negative ions for shinier hair, reducing frost and static
- Leaves hair smooth with natural shine Creates soft waves, flips and adds volume
- Provides up to 50 percent faster drying time
- Boar bristles redistributes natural oils
The biggest drawback of this one is the construction. The top cap comes off too easily. The second con or drawback is hair can get wrapped around the grippy handle, especially if you have long hair. For $21.00 I would expect the construction to be much better and also incorporate a non-grippy handle.
Conair Thick-to-Smooth Medium Vented Porcupine Round Brush - $19.99
Features:- Extra - long, strong bristles reach deep to brush easily through thick hair
- Tourmaline - ionic technology helps to add brightness and reduce frizz
- Thicker ball tips provide comfortable brushing
- Combination of nylon and boar bristles distributes the scalp's own oils for silky, shiny hair.
For a deeper reach, this brush has a thick-to-smooth vented porcupine bristles which are up to 35% longer. Bristles have thicker ball tips for comfort and ease of use, and brilliant shine is added by tourmaline-ionic technology. This vented porcupine round brush distributes natural oils from scalp for silky, smooth hair and features a quick-drying vented design.Nicely done, handle does not allow hair to get tangled easily. Very good choice.
Olivia Garden Vented Ionic Boar Combo Thermal Round Brush - $24.75
Features:- A truly unique bristle bristle + ionic nylon bristles easier & better styling with total control of hair tension
- Total customer scalp comfort 100% natural boar bristles shinier & healthier hair Control fly-a-ways
- Ergonomic handle relaxed and comfortable hand & wrist extremely light and well balanced brush
- Scalp-Hugging barrel curved approaches the scalp and creates a longer lasting, stronger, dynamic hair style
- Patented fully ventilated thermal brush head unrestricted airflow allows for the simultaneous shaping of both sides of a hair strand
- Retractable sectioning pick
If you have medium textured hair and want a round boar brush and want the best, or one of the best. You can always purchase an Oribe. The collection of the Oribe signature brushes are made from European beech wood and combines craftsmanship with ergonomic handles for perfect grip and balance weight. All brushes are manually varnished. To add maximum volume and shine, the medium round brush features high-quality boar bristles. At the end of the styling, a sectioning pin is hidden to separate hair. Fabricated in Italy. It's priced at $170.00 at the time of this writing.
https://www.oribe.com/medium-round-brush.html
Sam Villa Artist Series Spiral Thermal Brush - $60.00
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Comes in different sizes |
Perfect nylon and boar combination to create maximum volume and shine!
Features:
- Thermal core curls add brightness while boar curls.
- Perfectly balanced tension with a smooth, polished finish and maximum lifting.
- Unique double-Helix bristle design. Guides the hair through the brush freely and easily.
- Extra long ball-tip nylon bristles. Easily gathers and picks up hair while gentle on scalp.
- Soft-Touch ergonomic handle
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Great handle design - grippy where you need it |
This brush comes in different sizes and you should choose the right size for your length of hair.
- Small: Small or maximal curl for short hair.
- Medium: To create looser curl or fullness at the base for medium hair.
- Large: Long, loose wave, or body straight looks.
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Nicely constructed |
Conair Diamond Ceramic Large Porcupine Vented Round Brush - $31.18
Features:
- Diamond - infused ceramic technology for salon finish
- Heat from blow - dryer activates the brush's diamond - infused ceramic winds allowing more air to reach hair for quick styling
- Achieve luxurious and smooth, healthy - looking hair
- Boar and nylon bristles distribute their own scalp oils to leave hair silky and shiny Smooth and straighten or curl and wave
Round Brush Conclusion
It seems most all the plastic brushes are cheaply constructed and parts tend to come off with normal use. Also handle construction is a concern. With thick hair you are definitely going to be putting more tension on the handle. Handle construction then becomes very important. Too bad you have to spend a lot more to get a good solid one piece handle that does not grab your hair.Also, many brushes seem to have a join or a seem where the handle meets the brush part. And as a result, this can catch longer hair. You could end up ripping out your hair. I consider this a bad design and would rather opt for a one piece handle. And lastly, most handles are grippy where you do not want them. This causes your hair to be pulled. Hair tends to be caught by the handle since it's so grippy. This of course would be a major concern for longer hair.
Please make a comment on what round brush your are using and what type of hair you have. Would like to know and share with others what is working for you.
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