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BRUSH, COMB, PICK & TEASE Textured, kinky and coily hair need different styling tools. Check out the latest in brushes and combs for this dynamic niche. by Terah Shelton Harris Burmax If you're looking for brushes and combs for textured hair, look no further than Scalpmaster's Detangling Comb. It's infused with argan oil, which helps create soft and shiny hair. The wide-tooth comb also reduces frizz and helps restore damaged hair. Even more, it's ideal for natural hairstyles as well as transitioning styles. To remove unwanted tangles, consider the Spring Grip Straightening Comb. Used with a hair dryer or flat iron, this comb smoothes out textured hair in preparation for straightening. The springloaded hinged handle helps hold hair in place while styling. Lastly, the Boar Bristle Ceramic Thermal Hair Straightener is a must-have for anyone with textured hair. Featuring 100% natural boar bristles— which are a lot softer than plastic bristles—this brush is great for smoothing and adding shine to hair. The two ceramic plates lock in to maintain moisture and promise to leave hair silky. Suggested retail prices: $3.19 Detangling Comb; $3.69 Straightening Comb; $16.99 Thermal Hair Straightener burmax.com, 800.645.5118 20 November 2013 | beautystorebusiness.com Olivia Garden Olivia Garden's Divine brush collection features an ergonomic design that fits snugly in the palm of the hand, giving the user full control and comfort—a useful feature when tackling kinky, wavy or curly hair. The DV-1 Wet Detangler Brush features special MemoryFlex bristles with ballpoint tips that promise not to pull or snag hair. It's an excellent choice for detangling wet, curly or kinky hair. Its twin, the DV-3 Dry Detangler Brush, features seamless Tension-Flex bristles in scattered lengths to help detangle and smooth dry textured hair. Lastly, the CarboSilk Cutting Comb features wide teeth that slip through textured hair without damaging curls while evenly distributing product throughout hair. SRPs: $9.95 Cutting Comb; $23.25 Wet Detangler; $26.50 Dry Detangler oliviagarden.com, 800.922.2301 Bass Brushes Part of the Professional Styling Brush Collection from Bass Brushes, the Denman Style Brush is a seven-row nylon bristle brush that features the same rubbery base as a typical Denman. Featuring a solid bamboo handle and available in three colors, this brush slides through hair with ease and provides minimal shedding. The Large Square Paddle Brush is one of many offerings from its Natural Wood and Wire Bristle collection. It's great for straightening or defrizzing curly or kinky hair. The cushioned wood bristles encourage hair to lay flat with each pass. Lastly, the Large Wood Vent Brush is part of the Nylon Bristle Collection. Its handles are hand finished and made from solid wood. Its heat-resistant nylon bristles make it ideal for brushing and styling with a blow-dryer. bassbrushes.net, 800.742.4736