So, one of the fabulous perks of my job is that I find out about things that I would never, ever know about stuck here in little ol’ College Station (don’t get me wrong, I love it here).  This time it is Sheila Stott’s line of hair brushes.  Each one I tried were so unusual, and I love all of them in their own way.  These brushes are not cheap in any sense of the word.  The body of the brushes are all made of fine woods and the bristles are top of the line, whether natural or not.  They are an investment and will last you a lifetime, I would imagine.

First off is the natural boar bristle paddle brush ($90).  I was afraid it was going to cave under the thickness of my hair, but it doesn’t.  It really gets through.  Natural bristles are my favorite, because they do an incredible job of distributing the natural oils through my hair.  This is SO GOOD for your hair – nothing like natural conditioner!  I wash my hair about twice a week, so can really reap the benefits of a natural brush.  I adore this brush!

Second is the natural bristle oval brush ($70).  This is different from other round brushes out there because it isn’t really round.  It is more of an oval.  I can’t really explain what makes it so much better other than to say that your longer hair will not get twisted around it while blowdrying like it can so easily in a round brush.  Another amazing brush – but if your hair is shorter than about shoulder length, this brush will be too large for you probably.

Third is hands down, THE coolest brush I have ever seen, much less used.  This is the flat iron brush ($35), and as you can see above, it looks like a flat iron.  This brush is designed to give you a flat ironed look with only a hairdryer.  It is also worth saying here that Sheila is best noted for her hair extension work, and bonded hair extensions cannot tolerate the heat of a flat iron, necessitating this brush.  But, this is an amazing brush for anyone who wants to take that damaging flat iron step out of their routine.  The natural boar bristles go right into my thick hair and work BEAUTIFULLY.  Love this brush too (are you seeing a patten here??).

The fourth brush, while my least favorite of the brushes, is really a great brush too.  This is a wire paddle brush ($38), which is really designed to brush hair without pulling out extensions.  I generally am not a fan of wire brushes due to my tender head, but this one really doesn’t hurt at all, in fact it feels pretty good – there is great cushioning and the wires are thin and flexible.  I keep it in the shower to distribute conditioner mostly. 

I would love to know your favorite hairbrush brands – and let me know if you try some of these brushes – I really think you will love them!

Image: Sheila Stotts 

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• CUSHION BRUSH – If you have straight or wavy hair of any length, stick with what’s called a “cushion” brush. It’s especially useful for everyday detangling and smoothing. Good Housekeeping recommends the Mason Pearson Junior Hair Brush ($92.50).
• ROUND BRUSH – Want to straighten waves, add volume at the crown as you blow-dry and curl or bend the ends of your hair? Then invest in a round brush, which is good for all hair types. Best bet: the Marilyn 3-inch Double S Pro brush ($22.89).
• THERMAL BRUSH – Also useful for all hair types, a thermal brush does a great job of producing long-lasting curls and body as you blow-dry. Keep in mind: The longer the hair, the larger a thermal brush you’ll need. And, much like a curling iron, this tool can easily burn your strands. Good Housekeeping suggests the Ion Anti-Frizz Straight Ceramic Ionic Straightening Small Round Brush ($12.99).
• VENT BRUSH – People with thick or coarse hair should use a vent brush. It lets you detangle and style with a dryer and it’s also great for touching up short styles and flipping ends. A good and inexpensive one is the Goody Ouchless ComforTip Vent Brush ($9.99).
• PADDLE BRUSH – All textures can use a paddle brush – but this type is especially useful if you have long, all-one-length hair. It produces a sleek, straight, static-free finish. An affordable favorite: Denman Large Paddle Cushion Brush ($9.99).
• WHO SHOULDN’T BRUSH? – Curly and wavy hair is finer and more prone to cuticle damage than straight strands, said New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo, M.D. If you want straight hair, you can use the same tools as anyone else. But if you prefer spirals, don’t let a brush get near them.

How about that $92.50 hairbrush they mention first? Would you ever consider paying that much for a hairbrush? Not in this lifetime, for me. *Whew*
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