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Different bristles have different properties. It is vital to select the correct type of hair for the application of cosmetics, depending on the desired effect. The type of hair fiber selected generally determines the overall value of your brush.
Brush hair can be divided into two kinds: natural animal hair and synthetic fiber. There are two main characteristics that distinguish one hair from another, as well as natural hair from synthetic fibers.
The first and most important characteristic is the ability of catching product. Natural hairs have scales, and the more scales, the greater the ability to attract and hold products. This increased absorbency provides greater control in the application of makeup products because they are held within the body of the brush, allowing for even flow off the tip of the brush. Unlike natural animal hair, synthetics do not have scales. Synthetic fibers will not absorb makeup-liquid or powder.
Resilience and stiffness are the second most important characteristic. The presence or lack of it in a particular hair will define how it can be used and with what type of liquid.
This is the most commonly used natural animal hair, which combines softness and strength. Mainly used for powder brush, blush brush, contour brush, highlighting brush, eyeshadow brush, blending brush and fan brush.
This is a valuable and rare natural hair, which has excellent resilience and holds shades well, can help achieve high color saturation. Mainly used for luxury eyeshadow brush, eyebrow brush and lip brush.
This is also a valuable and rare natural hair, which has supreme softness, giving our skin a very comfortable feeling of touch. Perfect to use for those with sensitive skins. The soft gray squirrel hair brush provides us a soft and natural wash of color. This can be used for luxury powder brush, blush brush, contour brush, highlighting brush. But owing to its high cost, the squirrel hair is typically found in high-end eyeshadow brush and blending brushes.
The price of pony hair varies greatly, which can extend from very economical to a much higher range, determined by the part of the animal from which the hair comes. Hair from the mane or back is of poor quality. Hair from horsetail is of better quality, but it is also sorted into various grades. Pony hair is soft but its elasticity is not very prominent, so it is suitable for achieving heavy color effect. It is generally used for large brushes, eyeshadow brush and detailed blending brush.
Racoon hair is very soft and has excellent resilience. The double toned hair is generally used for high-grade fan brush.
It’s chosen for its stiffness. Used for eyebrow brush.
Synthetic hair brushes are typically used for liquid or cream foundation, concealer, and lip sticks. In contrast to natural hairs, they will become stiffer with use.
Nowadays, there appeared many synthetic hairs which imitate scale of natural hairs, their softness, resilience and ability of catching product are similar to natural hairs. They are widely used for powder brush, blush brush, contour brush, highlighting brush, eyeshadow brush and blending brush.
Natural animal hair has scales that allow them to attract, absorb, and distribute powder products evenly. Synthetic fibers lack scales, making them non-absorbent and perfect for applying liquid or cream products without wasting makeup.
Squirrel hair is highly recommended for sensitive skin. It features supreme softness, giving the skin a comfortable touch and providing a soft, natural wash of color.
Goat hair is the most common choice because it perfectly balances softness and strength. It is highly versatile and widely used for powder, blush, contour, and highlight brushes.
Synthetic brushes are ideal for applying liquid or cream formulations, such as foundation, concealer, and lipsticks, because they maintain their shape and do not absorb the wet product.
Yes, modern manufacturing has developed synthetic fibers that imitate the natural scale structure, softness, and resilience of animal hair, making them highly effective for powders, blushes, and blending.
