Oklahoma Cosmetology Board Practice Exam

Which type of brush is ideal for blow-drying?

1. Flat brush

2. Round brush

3. Teasing brush

4. Wide-tooth comb

The correct answer is: Round brush

A round brush is ideal for blow-drying because it is specifically designed to create volume and curls while helping to smooth the hair as it dries. The cylindrical shape of a round brush allows hair to wrap around it, which encourages the natural movement of the hair and can produce soft waves or added volume at the roots. When using a round brush in combination with a blow dryer, it can help to lift the hair away from the scalp and create body, while also allowing for control over the direction of the curl or wave. This versatility makes it a preferred tool among stylists for achieving a polished and styled blowout look. Other brushes, such as flat brushes and teasing brushes, serve different purposes that do not provide the same level of styling flexibility as a round brush during the blow-drying process. A wide-tooth comb is primarily used for detangling wet hair and would not impart the style that a round brush can achieve with the heat of the blow dryer.