It is the Battle of the Paddles! Will the new
Goody Quickstyle Paddle brush with Absorbent Microfiber Bristles replace my long-time HG hair brush the
Aveda Paddle? Hmm? An interesting debate! The Goody Quickstyle Brush's claims of reducing dry time really has me interested!
A few weeks ago my very old and well-loved Aveda paddle brush broke. In the middle of my hair drying routine, I noticed that bristles started coming out. It looked like the rubbery base that holds the bristles cracked and the bristles were starting to release. While I was totally bummed, I literally had that brush for like 10 years. Considering that I used it practically every single day is a pretty darn good life span for a brush. I can't even tell ya'll how much I LOVE this Aveda paddle brush. I seriously don't know how to do my hair without it! Not only did my current one just "die", but this one replaced my previous Aveda Paddle brush that I had for almost the same amount of time. Yes, that is almost 20 years with the same favorite hair brush.
My Hair:
My hair is super duper thick and very long. In addition, it is highlighted and a bit on the dry/damaged side. To make matters worse, my hair is extremely prone to tangles! Many brushes just get stuck in the tangles and make matters worse. I need a brush that can glide through my tangled mass of long hair without causing any damage.
What is so great about the Aveda Paddle brush?
It is just so easy to style my hair with this brush! It de-tangles and glides through my damp hair easily while not tugging at my hair. I am able to blow dry my hair pretty quickly using this brush. Since I already have straight hair, using this brush with heat is all I need for perfectly straight and smooth hair: no need for a flat iron! Plus, this brush is so gentle on my damaged hair. The paddle brush provides just a slight tension while brushing through (just enough to eliminate frizz in my straight hair). Also, this brush is huge! A large brush really works well for me and my super thick hair. It just provides more surface area to de-tangle and straighten my hair quickly. Last, but not least, this brush just "feels good" to use. The bristles and cushion of the brush give your head a nice "massage" when you use it.
Needless to say, I pretty much immediately went out and bought a replacement for my broken Aveda brush. Sure, $20.00 is a little bit on the pricey side for a hair brush...but, it was money that was easy to spend knowing that I will give my new brush years of love and use. However, interestingly enough, the breaking of my old brush coincidenced with the arrival of my
Influenster Cosmo Vox box which contained a very curious looking
Goody Quickstyle Microfiber Bristle brush. I thought, hmm...could I love this new Goody Paddle Brush as much as the Aveda? It is exactly the same size and it promises to reduce water (to reduce dry time). Plus, it is a less expensive alternative to the Aveda! I am so intrigued!!!
So, I am excited to try out the Goody Quickstyle Brush! I am so busy in the mornings with my 1-year old. I am always trying to get ready quickly while she takes her short morning nap. So, I appreciate any minutes that I can shave off my routine by reducing my hair dry time! All of a sudden my daughter seems to have gone from baby to toddler! Baby-hood goes by so quickly, doesn't it?
To find out how I like the Goody Quickstyle Brush, please keep reading!
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