Silicone brush vs boar bristle - I made the switch and my highlights are way better now

After 5 years using the same silicone brush for balayage, I grabbed a boar bristle brush from Sally Beauty for $12 last month. The bristles pick up way less product and let me feather the ends instead of leaving those harsh lines. I finally got that soft, lived-in look my clients at the shop in Dallas keep asking for. Any other stylists ditch their synthetic brushes and notice a difference?

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maryadams6d ago

Hang on, are you saying the boar bristle worked better for your highlights? Because boar bristle is actually pretty stiff and can sometimes grab and pull on wet hair, which is how we usually apply lightener. I've seen it leave more of a rough, streaky result if you're not super careful. Maybe you snagged a really soft boar brush, or maybe the type of hair you're working with just likes it better. I just think people should know that not all boar bristle brushes are the same and some can actually make balayage harder if they're too firm. But hey, if it gave you that soft look, then good on you for finding what works.

the_jesse6d ago

Respectfully, I think it really depends on the boar brush and your technique, but I've had the opposite experience with softer bristles.