Brushworks Medium Round Thermal Radial Brush

Brushworks Medium Round Thermal Radial Brush is a ceramic round brush with a 43 mm vented barrel, the size that turns the ends under or lifts the roots rather than only bending the length. The brand's own answer on barrel size is the reason to pick this one: a smaller barrel gives more curl and bend and is easier on shorter hair or a fringe, where a larger barrel gives looser body and suits longer hair. The barrel is vented and retains heat, which is what spreads the dryer's heat through the section instead of concentrating it where the nozzle points, and the sectioning tip stored in the handle means the hair can be parted and dried without putting the brush down. The brand states it suits most hair types.

Benefits

• A 43 mm barrel is small enough to turn the ends right under or raise the roots, where a wider barrel only bends the length.
• The vented ceramic barrel retains heat and supports its distribution through the section, so the shape sets as the section cools rather than dropping straight out.

How to use

• Apply a heat protectant and dry the hair to around 80%.
• Divide the hair into sections using the sectioning tip stored in the handle.
• Place the brush near the roots and direct the dryer towards the barrel as you move through each section.
• Let each section cool in the brush before you release it, so the shape holds, then clear shed hair from the bristles.