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While Brigitte’s Brushes were not designed to be travel hair brushes, they have most of the qualities that make a great travel hairbrush. When traveling one is always ...
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While Brigitte’s Brushes were not designed to be travel hair brushes, they have most of the qualities that make a great travel hairbrush. When traveling one is always trying to reduce the size of what they are taking with them.
It’s always been a hassle to lug around a lot of luggage while traveling, and more recently it has also become more expensive. When packing my bags I’m always asking myself, “will I really need or use this on my trip?” And only if the answer isn’t an absolute, “Yes!”, will I bring it. However, if you are anything like me, when I get to items that have to do with my hair it’s hard not to answer, “Yes!” Of course when I bring a hair brush, it’s always one of my Brigitte’s Brushes. One of the great things about Brigitte’s Brushes is how versatile they are as a styling hair brush. Since they are such great all-around hair brushes both the vented hair brush and the classic 7-row hair brush make great travel hair brushes. Which one I bring is really a toss up for me, but I only have to bring one Brigitte’s Brush with me.
Neither hair brush is foldable or super small like some so called “travel hair brushes”, but they are small enough, light weight, and most importantly very durable. A lot of the gimmick travel hair brushes that fold or are too small to be functional just don’t hold up when placing them into luggage or carry-on. Our brushes have been used in hair salons for decades and have held up to hours and hours of daily use by professional hair stylists around the country. Professional hair stylists have to constantly clean hair brushes between clients, which add up to many cleanings and harsh treatment throughout the day. While Brigitte’s Brushes were first and foremost designed with functionality in mind they were also designed with durability in mind and those qualities are what really make a great travel hair brush!
Make sure you have a Brigitte’s Brush the next time you travel!
Vented Travel Hairbrush
Classic Travel Hairbrush
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]]>We’re going to keep this page updated with any new trends in Men’s haircuts and hairstyles that we come across. We’ll keep the latest information at the top and keep any older trends below for historical reference. If you feel that you see a trend that is happening right now and we haven’t posted about let us know.
Summer 2014
The Undercut
Definition: Shorter length cut on the sides relative to the length of the top. Typically the sides are buzz cut up to a part with a number 1-3 size guard and the top is styled with a paste or gel and combed over or up to create a part.
With this definition, the style can be somewhat varied but still be defined as “the undercut.” The style can be seen on male celebrities everywhere from David Beckham to Ben Haggerty (aka: Macklemore.)
Photo by thecomeupshow / CC BY 2.0
This is the hottest men’s haircut of the 2014 summer season. So, how did we come to this conclusion? As usual with the latest trends in hair and fashion, all we need to do is take a look at some of the recent (2014) celebrity hairstyles. Taking a look at the likes of Brad Pitt, Bruno Mars, Adam Levine, Macklemore, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo, just a few of the celebrities seen this year with this men’s haircut. By the way, we’ve been saying that the undercut is a man’s haircut, but there are also some women showing it off this year as well. We just don’t feel that this is the major trend for women’s hairstyles. Take a look at the women that have been showing this hair style off as well.
Photo by Kunal Shah / CC BY 2.0
This is a great men’s haircut to show your edgy side and still stay cool in the heat of the summer.
If you are worried whether this will be appropriate for an office environment you just need to be careful with how it’s cut and styled so it’s appropriate for the office. Let your stylist know that it still needs to be suitable for an office environment.
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]]>The history of hair brushes do not have a definite inception date. The one thing that is known is that they were all made from natural materials. Handles were formed from wood, bronze or copper. The bristles could be anything stiff. Animal hairs, such as ...
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]]>The history of hair brushes do not have a definite inception date. The one thing that is known is that they were all made from natural materials. Handles were formed from wood, bronze or copper. The bristles could be anything stiff. Animal hairs, such as wild boar or horse, were rigid enough for brushing. Porcupine quills were even stiffer. Shards of sea shells, stones and bone could be sized to untangle a snarl or knot. One theory is that the paint brush used for millions of years was slowly transformed into a hair brush. When someone decided to drill holes in a handle and somehow add bristles that stayed, is still unclear.
Portraits and sculptures of ancient Greeks and Romans showed tidy, braided or styled hair. Unearthing Egyptian tombs revealed hair brushes along with combs and mirrors. Their carvings and paintings on walls and pyramids also showed neatly kept hair or wigs.
To this we assumed was due to some style of a hair brush. In ancient times, grooming was necessary to reduce the amount of head lice. Brushing hair or producing wigs to look refined was a luxury only afforded by the prominent people of that time.
As society grew and became more civilized, the need for a hair brush was more for aesthetics, rather than for general grooming, but it still remained in favor for the wealthy. Hair brushes were commonly given to new brides and new mothers. They were a popular gift for a husband to give a wife. An ornately designed set that contained a hair brush, a comb and a mirror were enjoyed.
Eventually the demand for hair brushes increased. William Kent founded the first hair brush manufacturer, Kent Brushes, in 1777 in Great Britain. It took as many as 12 people to complete one hair brush. The bristles were hand stitched. They still remain one of the oldest companies in Great Britain. Another Englishman invented the automatic brush boring machine in 1885. This way more brushes could be manufactured at a faster rate. Mason Pearson also created a pneumatic rubber cushioned brush that same year. This style still remains popular.
Hair Brushes in the United States
The United States had their fair share of hair brush innovators. Hugh Rock was the first to patent a hair brush design. He was known to create beautiful gift sets with metal handled brushes with matching combs and mirrors. Quite often they had scalloped edges to add to their beauty. Samuel Firey put in a patent in 1870 for his elastic wire teeth. He combined them with natural bristles to get the best of both worlds. In 1898, a patent for synthetic bristles was presented by Lyda Newman. She also created detachable handles and air chambers for ventilation. These air chambers, known today as vented brushes, still work well for today’s hair blow drying society.
In 1906, Alfred Fuller shared the hair brush by selling door to door. He created a better brush and created his Fuller Brush Company. His goal was to make a long lasting brush that was affordable by all. As his company grew, his products grew to keep up with the modern world.
Modern Hair Brush
Now hair brushes are in every home and thankfully they are not just for the wealthy any longer. Handles are still made by wood, but plastic ones are light weight and less expensive. Nylon bristles, both with and without tiny balls on the end, are manufactured today. Hair brushes can be found in all sizes, shapes and colors today and many at affordable prices. They are available for different uses, for example, everyday brushing, styling and to be used with blow dryers.
The Future of Hair Brushes
Today there are an enormous variety of hair brush types available. There are flat brushes, round, half round, and vented to name just a few as well as brushes made for specific hair types, such as straight, wavy or curly.
Most hair brush companies design a new brush for each of these specific functionalities. For the average person and even professional hair stylists and salon owners this can be a confusing and expensive endeavor. So we came up with a unique idea, create hair brushes that will work great for the maximum number of these different functionalities and hair types in each brush. That is why Brigitte’s Brushes are designed with tips and bristles in the same brush, which allow them to work well with all types of hair including wet, dry, and tangled hair. The history of the hair brush may not be well known, but the future seems crystal clear, check out one of our brushes and experience the future.
Vented Travel Hairbrush
Classic Travel Hairbrush
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]]>Here are several photos of Brigitte creating a casual hairstyle using the 7-row classic Brigitte’s Brush. This brush is also know as a half-round hair brush due to the wide arrangement of bristles and tips on the brush. You don’t have to be an expert stylist ...
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]]>Here are several photos of Brigitte creating a casual hairstyle using the 7-row classic Brigitte’s Brush. This brush is also know as a half-round hair brush due to the wide arrangement of bristles and tips on the brush. You don’t have to be an expert stylist like Brigitte to get this type of results from the classic brush. These pictures were taken during the making of our classic 7-row hairbrush video, check it out if you haven’t seen it yet. You’ll get the see the Brigitte using the brush in action to create this casual curly hairstyle.
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]]>We’re proud to show our first demo video of Brigitte creating a casual curly hairstyle using the Brigitte’s half-round hairbrush. This brush is also known as the classic 7-row hairbrush. Don’t worry, you’ll still get the same great results from our brush whether you refer to it as ...
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]]>We’re proud to show our first demo video of Brigitte creating a casual curly hairstyle using the Brigitte’s half-round hairbrush. This brush is also known as the classic 7-row hairbrush. Don’t worry, you’ll still get the same great results from our brush whether you refer to it as the classic or the half-round.
Hairbrush Video Highlights
- 0:15 – Hairbrush has Complete Control
- 0:21 – Curls like a round hairbrush
- 0:26 – Original hairbrush with tips and bristles on the same brush – “Two brushes in one”
- 0:45 – Example of backcombing technique
- 0:56 – Hairbrush creates massive amounts of volume
- 1:02 – Classic 7-row gray hairbrush
- 1:06 – Classic 7-row red hairbrush
- 1:10 – Vented gray hairbrush
- 1:13 – Vented red hairbrush
- 1:16 – Starring Brigitte Glass, Kelly Glass, and Amanda Sellers
- 1:20 – BrigittesBrushes.com
Video Transcript:
Brigitte is giving a demonstration on Kelly using the classic seven row Brigitte’s Brush. Brigitte’s Brushes were designed as a multifunctional hairbrush for the professional stylist.
The most unique features of the brush are the tips and bristles, which give the performance of two brushes in one. They are lightweight yet incredibly durable.
Watch carefully as the brush holds the hair firmly all the way to the ends of the hair. This holding ability works on all lengths of hair from the shortest to the longest. The bristles and tips effectively untangle and minimize breakage on all types of hair. These brushes give the stylist more control for maximum volume. The professional stylist will find these brushes practical in their daily use as well as profitable for retail to the public.
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Soak hair brushes in a bucket of hair brush cleaner or Lysol for 5 minutes
Rinse hair brushes and let air dry
First you take brush cleaner or Lysol (for those who don’t have access to ...
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]]>- Rinse the hair brush and remove any hair
- Soak hair brushes in a bucket of hair brush cleaner or Lysol for 5 minutes
- Rinse hair brushes and let air dry
First you take brush cleaner or Lysol (for those who don’t have access to professional hair brush cleaners), add it to a bucket of hot water, and put the brushes in to soak for a few minutes. Step two, remove the hair from Brigitte’s Brushes using an old fashioned bristle brush. Put the brushes back into the water to soak for about 5 minutes. Step three, rinse the brushes with hot water and lay them out to dry. And that’s the three easy steps to clean Brigitte’s Brushes.
Note: Depending on the state the salon is located in, professional salons may have to follow specific guidelines when cleaning and sanitizing their equipment, including hair brushes. Check your state cosmetology boards rules for specific laws that apply to your salon. For home owners a general way to sanitize the brushes would be to soak them in a mixture of bleach and water (3/4 cup of bleach to one gallon of water) for 30 minutes.
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