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How to Select
the Right Brush for You!
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For those that prefer a
medium-bristle nylon brush that won't scratch or tear your hair, a great
choice is either the 530 or
531 acrylic brush.
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The flat (professional style)
brushes such as the 531,
527 or 515
are great for straight, short or fine hair.
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The half-found models
work for all types of hair, helping style the hair and adding soft curves
and curls. Brushes such as the nylon
503, acrylic
530, the 524 Lustrebrush® or
the Beechwood 511 are really great for
short curly hairdos, or for wavy hair of any length.
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The deluxe
510 All-round hairbrush is great for styling
as you blow-dry your hair; a metal sheath under the bristles reflects
more heat back into the hair. The natural bristles polish while
the sturdy ball-tip nylon bristles safely detangle wet hair.
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For men or women who are
balding, losing hair or have very little, extremely fine hair and sensitive
scalps, the 513 Beech Club Gentler
or the 525 Lustrebrush® Pro Gentler
has fine boar bristles, as soft as a baby's hairbrush.
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If you plan to give a men's
hairbrush as a gift, try the traditional 512
Beech Club brush with natural bristles.
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Men with long or very thick
hair may prefer the longer bristles in the 527
Natural Bristle Professional Lustrebrush® or the
515 Beech Natural Bristle Professional
Style.
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Most women with permed,
dyed or delicate hair must use a natural boar bristle brush to avoid
damage to their hair and distribute the hair's natural oils, giving
it a healthy-looking shine. They may choose from the Lustrebrush®
524 1/2 round or
527 professional style; or the Beechwood
511 1/2 round or
515 professional style.
See an
offbeat Fuller hairbrush recommendation.
Care for your
fine Fuller hairbrush for most years of use.
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Bristles can be severely damaged
or broken off by roughly running a comb through them to remove hair.
Use the 636 Brush Comb to safely remove
hair and conserve your brush. Twisted and bent bristles tangle
your hair and reduce the life of your brush.
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All-nylon or acrylic brushes
(both backing and bristles) can be washed in warm or moderately hot
water with degreaser or dish detergent. Rinse, then lay on a towel
with bristles up to cool and air dry before use.
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Natural bristle brushes need special
care, just like a fine cashmere sweater. Don't use very hot water.
Never, never use any kind of bleach,
not even hydrogen peroxide. Let them dry well before using.
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Plastic back brushes with
natural bristles can be submerged in warm water with shampoo or a mild
detergent. Swish to clean, but don't let them soak! Remove
promptly, rinse well, and lay on a towel with bristles up. Do
not use natural bristle brushes until thoroughly dry, as the bristles
are most vulnerable to damage when damp.
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Wooden block brushes should
never be submerged in water. Put a little warm water with shampoo
or very mild detergent in a shallow basin or the lavatory. Swish
the bristle part in the water to clean the bristles. Empty the
basin, fill with clear warm water and rinse in the same way. Lay
on a towel with bristles DOWN so they will not drain into the wooden
block. Do not use until completely dry.
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Natural bristle brushes
come in random lengths. Although Fuller cuts them to size during
manufacturing, the loss of some bristles in the first week or three
of use is normal, especially in the case of the soft gentler brushes.
On rare occasions, the fallout will continue. Even more rare,
a few brushes have natural bristles that develop a bad smell after the
first washing and drying. If this occurs, contact your representative
or the main office.
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Sometimes a person complains
that the bristles on the center of their half-round brush are breaking
off. This is mostly due to improper brushing. When
using the half-round brush, one should turn the wrist so the bristles
on all sides contact the hair, which then curls around the brush, helping
to conserve perms, curls and waves. If the user brushes hard with
a straight motion, a half-round brush may become damaged in the center.
One solution is to purchase a professional brush, which requires a straight
brushing motion.
Enjoy your quality Fuller hairbrush!
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