The 11-row paddle brush smoothes and shapes large sections of hair when drying. Designed for medium to longer hair, it also is perfect for heavy or thick hair, and very effective for smoothing coarse or extremely short hair. It has heat-resistant, ball-tipped nylon bristles that penetrate the hair easily and allow you to grasp the hair firmly and efficiently. This allows you to stretch the hair and shape it into the finished design, creating maximum smoothness and flawless styles. The cushions are encased in the overall brush design to avoid any tangling in the hair and have a flexible compression and decompression design that allows for thorough, gentle brushing.