Anyone styling shorter hair, bangs, or small sections who wants a smaller round brush to work with a blow dryer — not a substitute for a full-size round brush on longer hair.

Smaller sections need a smaller tool — a full-size round brush can be unwieldy on bangs or short layers, so this size gives more precise control in those spots.

Section hair, then use the brush with a blow dryer to create tension and shape as you dry — brushing from roots to ends while directing airflow along the brush. Care note: rinse the brush stem vertically to keep water out of the cushioned base.

Its small diameter makes it easier to control on shorter sections and around the hairline than a larger round brush. It has no heat-resistant barrel or thermal element built in, so it doesn't distribute heat itself — all the heat still comes from your blow dryer, and holding the brush too close to it for too long can still overheat the bristles.