Best round brush to blow dry hair?

I have long hair and last time I went to the salon they blow dried my hair with a round brush and I learnt a few things. However I don't have a round brush and was wondering what would be a good one to buy. I am not going for crazy expensive, I actually want to stay on the cheaper side. If you think it really doesn't matter on the brand could you please supply me with a picture of the round brush you suggest, because I have seen different types and bristles.


I will be using it to straighten my curly hair. Thanks to everyone!Best round brush to blow dry hair?
The name ';round brush'; describes itself but the most important thing to realise about it is that it's not just for creating curl. The more open bristle type is used for achieving maximum height and lift. The densely packed real bristle round brush is great at smoothing and straightening your hair with the tension needed for hair that naturally has a wave or curl. The size of the brush you need depends on the length of your hair and the effect you want. Your hair needs to be long enough to rap around the brush once. As a general guide:





* For short hair (up to 15 cm or 6';) the center barrel of the brush should be approximately 3cm or 1'; diameter or less.


* For mid length hair (15 to 20 cm or 6 to 8';) the center barrel of the brush should be approx. 3 to 4 cm or 1'; to 1 1/2'; diameter.


* For long hair (20cm or 8'; plus) the center barrel of the brush should be approx. 4cm or 1 1/2'; diameter plus.





These are only rough guides and for all our brushes they we stock are classed small, medium and large for a simple choice for your needs.





To get it right with a round brush:





* You need to practice, but think of the workout your arms are getting!


* Invest in some sectioning clips, so that you can work with only a small piece of hair at a time.


* Angle the flow of air from your dryer, so that it flows from roots to ends, (not across or back towards your head, therefore making the hair frizzy).


* Next time ask your hairdresser to give you a demo on how to do it then ask them to watch you and put you right. They really won't mind showing you.





If you have tried a round brush and it failed to straighten your hair effectively there is this great new brush on the market that is easy to use at home. It looks like a pair of tongs with bristles facing towards each other. You simple clasp a section of hair near the scalp between the bristles and then dry your hair as you slide the brush through the hair towards the ends.