The oval shape grabs hair making it easier to stretch and create tension causing less stress than a round brush, which requires the thumb, index finger and wrist to rotate the brush to create the tension and grab.

The Conair Knot Dr. Dryer Brush claims to work on all hair types, and let's just say it did amazing work untangling my thick, coily hair and volumizing my straight extensions.

What differentiates a paddle brush from an oval cushion brush is that there are long bristle rows on all sides of the cushion section to assist in picking up complete/longer hair sections, brush outs and thorough distribution of mousses, gels and conditioners.

Round or oval is always a hot debate - oval brushes grab hair at the root and provide more stretch and tension, while round brushes spin easier, so choose accordingly.

Our high quality oval paint brushes are manufactured with long filaments that are shaped to allow for precise and smooth release into tight corners. The paint brush loads up in the middle of the brush and lays the paint off on the sides which makes the oval brush ideal for painting in tight corners.

There are three types – Oval brushes, which are good general purpose brushes for cutting-in, flat brushes, which hold more paint but are less accurate and specialist cutting-in brushes, which are ideal for cutting-in and fine finishing but do not hold as much paint.

Quite the contrary – all of the equipment sold here (and much of what is sold over-seas) is built in the USA. Conair's activities in India and China are focused solely on serving customers who operate in those countries themselves.

American Conair Corporation is an American company based in Stamford, Connecticut which sells small appliances, personal care products, and health and beauty products for both professionals and consumers.

The oval profile also gives more control and cleaner lines – critical to delivering an excellent finish. People who give an oval brush a try report that they get it pretty much straight away once they use it.

The Benefits of Using an Oval Brush Oval brushes feature soft, tightly packed fibers that are designed to help keep product on the top of the brush instead of getting pushed into it. This results in a more controlled application and an evenly distributed finish.

Synthetic bristles on brushes are most commonly found. These are usually made out of wire, nylon, polyester, or a combination of these materials. Brushes can also be made out of animal hair such as pig, horse, and squirrel fur.

Quite the contrary – all of the equipment sold here (and much of what is sold over-seas) is built in the USA. Conair's activities in India and China are focused solely on serving customers who operate in those countries themselves.

Based in Stamford, CT, with operations worldwide, Conair is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories. Conair's brands include Cuisinart®, Conair®, Babyliss®, Scunci®, and Waring®.

Conair manufactures in the USA, China and India and has additional sales and service offices in Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan.

The 37mm Oval Brush is the perfect tool for applying sealers, topcoats, varnishes, and paint. The oval shaped, densely packed, synthetic bristles have good product pick-up and help reduce the occurrence of brush strokes.

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