With work life, time for family, and those much-needed catch-up sessions with your mates, your daily calendar can get a little messy – but your hair doesn’t have to be! A mixed quill brush combines the best materials in a compact brush to tackle thick hair, detangle wild hair, and style all hair types so you’re ready for anything.
What are the hairbrush bristle types?
There are many configurations of hair brushes suited to different hair types, but one of the fundamental parts of the brush is the bristles. There are several types of hairbrush bristles that you will need to consider when making your choice. Here’s a look at two of the most popular.
1. Boar Bristles
The name is a bit of a giveaway, but boar bristles are made from the hair of boars which are similar in structure to our own hair, containing the protein keratin. The boar hair, collected from domesticated boars, is pliable and soft in texture resulting in lovely shiny hair when used in a brush. They can be a bit weak for some hair, so you often find mixed quill brushes with boar hair and another bristle.
2. Nylon Bristles
Another popular material for hairbrush bristles is the man-made nylon option which you’ll find in most brushes. Nylon is actually a term for synthetic polymers and the bristles are durable and abrasion-resistant with the ability to withstand extreme heat.
Benefit of Mixed Bristle Hairbrushes
You’re not limited to just one bristle type as the best hairbrushes you can get consist of mixed bristles. A great combination is softer Nylon bristles which will guide the brush through your tangles. This is supported by boar bristles which will increase circulation to your hair follicles while remaining very gentle on the scalp.
What Dewy Mixed Quill brushes are there?
Dewy has a fantastic range of Mixed Quill brushes suited to different hair types and needs. If you’re looking to invest in a great quality hair brush that will last you years, then here are some options to consider.
1. Dewy’s Mixed Quill Paddle Brush | Mixed Quill Oval Brush
You can choose between the paddle brush or oval brush shapes – both made with bamboo handles - depending on your preference. These mixed quill brushes combine the short boar bristles and flexible, anti-scratch nylon pins. They
have moderate quill spacing to suit most hair thicknesses.
Best for: Smoothing and shining, oil distribution, anti-breakage, light detangling, and can be used on wet hair.
Hair types: All textures and thicknesses
Hair lengths: Medium or long
2. Dewy’s Mini Mixed Quill Brush
For the woman on the go, Dewy has the Mini Mixed Quill Brush which is more lightweight, making it the perfect travel hairbrush. This ‘pocket brush’ fits in a handbag, gym bag, carry-on case, or glove box.
Best for: Travel, smoothing and shining, oil distribution, anti-breakage, dry styling (can be used wet), light
detangling.
Hair types: All textures and thicknesses
Hair lengths: All lengths
3. Dewy’s Mixed Quill Detangler
No more fighting with tangles! This is the best and gentlest detangler hairbrush with no more pulling or pain. It will work through your hair soothingly, preventing any breakage or shedding. Thick and full-haired ladies will love this brush, but for detangling tougher tangles you may need to work in sections. Its curved design allows the brush to work close to the head for long and short hair.
Best for: Ultra gentle detangling, anti-breakage, and smoothing
Hair types: All textures of thin to medium thickness.
Hair lengths: All lengths.
