Why Nylon Bristles?

What is a nylon bristle?

The term "nylon" is a generic designation given to synthetic polymers, which are organic thermoplastics known as polyamide nylon. A nylon bristle has the advantage of being tough, strong, flexible, and durable.

How is a nylon brush made?

The basic structure of a nylon brush includes nylon filaments and some form of handle. In the manufacturing process, the two components are united and secured together to form a practical and useful tool. The differentiation between the various types of nylon brushes relates to the types of handles and how the nylon filaments are shaped and formed, based on the customer's needs.

The manufacture of nylon brushes includes multiple methods, techniques, and processes, with each process designed to produce a specific type of brush. Though bristles with a handle are the typical design of a brush, ones that are designed for industrial use have several different methods for connecting and securing the filaments.

What are the benefits of a nylon brush?

Nylon brushes possess a great range of flexibility, so when a tangle in the hair is present, the bristles will give, allowing the brush to slide over the tangle. On the other hand, since nylon brushes are made from plastic, they tend to get soft and can even melt where there's too much heat from a hairdryer.

Why Boar Bristles?

What is a boar bristle?

A boar bristle brush is a grooming tool made with hog hairs. Boar bristles are widely known for including keratin, one of the major structural proteins found in human hair. That's one of the reasons why boar hairbrushes have become so popular in the hair industry.

How is boar bristle made?

Some brushes might have the label "wild boar", nevertheless, this is simply just to differentiate hog species involved, as most companies harvest the hairs from domesticated or farm-raised animals. These farms are known for being gentle to animals, therefore, these usually appeal to naturalists and environmentalists.

What are the benefits of a boar bristle brush?

Boar bristle brushes are great for keeping your hair clean because they can pick up dirt and dust as you brush your hair without any effort. You'll find that when you start using a boar bristle brush you can shampoo your hair a lot less often.

Here are some advantages that a boar bristle brush can provide:

• Distributes natural scalp oils from roots to ends for natural conditioning and shine.
• Removes dead skin cells from the scalp, leaving hair cleaner and healthier.
• Smooths the hair cuticle to reflect light and boost shine.
• Increases blood circulation in the scalp.
• Prevents hair breakage and reduces frizz.
• Adds volume by lifting hair at the roots.
• Improves elasticity, which reduces breakage over time.

In Conclusion

Kent has been manufacturing quality hair tools since 1777 — over 240 years of expertise, with the Royal Warrant to show for it. Whether you prefer natural boar bristle or a nylon-blend brush, Kent makes a version built to last.

For fine or thinning hair, the Kent LS9D is a soft white boar bristle brush designed for distributing natural oils without aggravating a sensitive scalp. For medium to thicker hair or anyone who wants more coverage per stroke, the Kent OG2 is the classic rectangular club brush with pure boar bristle. For daily men's grooming or light styling, the compact Kent MG2 is a palm-sized oval brush that handles smoothing, polishing, and shine in one pass.

If you prefer a nylon or mixed-bristle brush for detangling and styling, the Kent NS06 combines boar and nylon bristles to handle both conditioning and detangling in one brush.

Bayside Brush Co. carries the full Kent catalog — if you are looking to fix a specific hair concern or just maintain healthy hair, browse the collection to find the right brush for your hair type and texture.

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