IS A BOAR BRISTLE BRUSH GOOD OR BAD FOR YOUR HAIR?

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1.)  Choose a boar bristle brush based upon the spacing between the bristles

Boar bristles are lighter and finer than nylon bristles, so they move more quickly and easily than nylon bristles, thus creating more volume with every stroke.  This is a beautiful thing for those with fine to medium hair, but a nightmare for those with thick or curly hair.Easy to remember: the thinner the hair, the thicker the space should be between the bristles!

2.)  If your hair is short and oily, skip the boar bristle

Sure, I love a boar brush.  But if your hair is short (shoulder-length or above), you’d be better off with a nylon ball-tipped brush.  These brushes have more resistance as they travel through the hair, so they will introduce less static to your hair, allowing you to maintain your cute little bob or whatever ‘do you are currently rocking

3.)  The Longer the Hair, the Bigger the Brush

How to combat this?  Use a bigger brush!  Not only does this prevent static, but  by requiring fewer strokes a larger brush also eliminates the probability that you will break your hair.Similarly, let’s consider the fact that those with long hair shouldn’t use ball-tipped brushes.  That means their brush introduces static into their hair with each stroke.