hairbrush

A hairbrush is a stick brush with rigid bristles used in hair care for brushing, styling, and detangling human hair, or for brushing a domestic animal's fur. The earliest US patent for a modern hairbrush was by Hugh Rock in 1854 ^[1]. A brush with elastic wire teeth along with natural bristles was patented by Samuel Firey in 1870 as ^[2].

Grooming

A round hairbrush is used to style hair for neat and tidy hair, medium length, with a blowdryer.

A flat Boar-bristle hairbrush is used to detangle unkempt hair.

A brush is typically used on longer hair, while a comb is normally used on shorter hair; however, both may be used for either. A flat brush is normally used for detangling neat and tidy hair, after sleep; a round brush for styling and curling hair, especially by a professional stylist, and with a blowdryer. A paddle brush is used to straighten hair, but not all work, they are usually used on untidy unkept hair. A hairbrush is also useful in removing loose hairs, and in increasing circulation to the scalp.

The brushing of a domestic animal's fur is often perceived as a mark of affection and/or a bonding experience, which can have a soothing effect, e.g. making a cat purr. Special brushes are made for cats and dogs. For an equine's tougher hair, a curry-comb is used.

Types of hairbrushes

These four different brushes are used for different types of hair:

• Flat Brush- used to straighten tidy and neat hair and gives it a professional look.
• Paddle Brush- used for untidy and unkempt hair which is hard to manage.
• Round Brush- used for neat hair; the brush curls hair at the ends.
• Comb- often used by males, but it can be useful for anyone with hair.

There is also animal brushes like for horses and dogs.

Material of hairbrushes

• material of handle
  • Ebony, Rosewood, New Guinea Rosewood, Beech, ABS plastic, polyacetal

• material of hair
  • boar bristle, Horsehair, Nylon, Stainless steel

References

1. ^ (US Design Patent #D645)
2. ^ U.S. Patent 106,680

External links

• Hairbrush Cleaner Tool

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