This brush is aimed at anyone doing everyday blow-dry styling who wants a comfortable, cushioned grip instead of a hard plastic handle - useful for longer sessions or hands prone to fatigue.

The firm nylon bristles give it enough tension for thick or unruly hair, and because the gel handle is symmetrical, it suits right- and left-handed users equally, including stylists switching hands during a service.

The main difference between this brush and a plain plastic-handled one is the gel handle, which stays comfortable through a full blow-dry rather than getting slippery or fatiguing to hold, while the firm nylon bristles keep enough tension to smooth thick or unruly hair rather than just skimming over it.

Best used on damp, towel-dried hair with a blow dryer for smoothing; can also be used on dry hair for quick touch-ups.

1. Section damp hair into manageable pieces.
2. Place the brush at the root and brush down through the section with firm tension while directing the blow dryer along the same path.
3. Repeat section by section until hair is smooth and dry.
4. Use a cool shot from the dryer at the end of each section to help set the smoothed finish.

Pros:

• The silicone gel handle is soft and cushioned, reducing hand fatigue during longer blow-dry sessions.
• Firm nylon bristles provide enough tension to grip and help control thick or unruly hair.
• The ceramic-coated barrel helps distribute a blow dryer's heat more evenly across the brush.
• The symmetrical rectangular handle works equally well for right- and left-handed use.

Cons:

• Firm bristle tension may feel stiffer than necessary on fine or fragile hair.
• The ceramic coating only holds heat delivered by a separate blow dryer - the brush has no heat setting of its own.
• The rectangular, flat-base shape is built for smoothing rather than the curl or wave shaping a round barrel brush gives.