Olivia Garden

 Ceramic + Ion XL Pro Vent Paddle Brush

Smooths out your hair perfectly

I have long, thick, curly hair. My blow dries used to take almost an hour- this has cut my time down to under 30 minutes! I get a smooth, polished blow dry using this brush almost exclusively. I only need a round brush or flat iron for some finishing. Since the bristles are connected directly to the brush there is no glued on pad that can come loose or detached. I loved this brush so much I texted my stylist to let her know she should recommend this to other clients with hair like mine, and she told me she uses some Oliva Garden brushes herself!

This is my second Olivia Garden XL Pro Vent Paddle brush. Never reviewed it the first time, but I think I need to help others make a good decision. My hair: Long (mid back length), wavy and semi-curly, extremely frizzy, crazy volume. I wash my hair, blow dry it and straighten it every day (I know, not healthy...but necessary when you go to the gym) and this brush is my go-to. It's lightweight so my arm doesn't get tired and it's wide enough to grab plenty of hair each stroke. The vents/holes really help to blow dry your hair a lot faster since they allow for the air to go through it. I use a Chi hair dryer and the bristles don't melt. I had my first brush for over a year and after plenty of use, the bristle ends did start coming off and scratching my scalp, so I knew it was time to replace (can't last FOREVER...). My hair still has some waves to it after blow drying with the brush, so it's not for hair straightening...although it does make the straightening iron process a whole lot easier. Overall a good if you're looking for a good quality, sleek looking, blow drying time reducing brush. One note: the silver piece at the end of the brush handle is supposed to be a hair separating pick/tool. Never have been able to figure out how to retract the thing. Wasn't able to with my first brush...and wasn't successful with the second one either. I really don't care since I didn't buy the brush for the hair separator...but it still kind of annoys me (not taking a star away for this...).

I have very thick hair and it always takes me forever to blow dry it. Once I blow dry my hair I am always left with hair that I need to flat iron or else its out of control. This frush helped to dry my hair very quickly and also left my hair feeling smooth and straight. I have NEVER dried my hair so fast and had it come out looking so nice with just a blow drier.

So my other brand of hair brush was stolen so decided to try this once since it was on sale. I love this one more then my other brush. It is the perfect size for my length of hair which is medium and my hair is naturally wavy. When I dry my hair with it, it smooths it out and makes is super shiney. I love this brush. Hopefully no one will steal this one!!