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Well, probably not, since Mason is known for classic boar-bristle paddle brushes, and this new favorite is a mixed-bristle round brush. It's made by a Japanese brand called YS Park (which isn't yet widely available online in the U.S., though some salon suppliers are selling it). The round brushes I keep seeing everywhere are from the brand's Curl Shine Styler Series. I'm told the orange synthetic bristles are part of the magic--they help pull the hair really taut for a smooth blowout without getting so hot they fry your hair. The natural bristles that are mixed in help give the hair nice texture and volume.
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Interesting. My round brush is probably my second most important beauty item, next to the actual hair dryer. I am not sure yet if I'll bother getting one of these, though. Cuteness aside, part of me thinks all round brushes work basically the same.
Do you use a round brush? What's yours like: one with a hollow metal core and nylon bristles, or a wooden one with natural bristles? Something else? Would you be curious to try this Japanese brush, or do you think all round brushes are pretty much created equal?
by Petra Guglielmetti
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