Review: Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush

          This is my review on the Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush! I received it courtesy of Influenster in my Violet Voxbox! This retails for $12.99. However you can pick this up online at Target for $11.99 or at Walmart for $8.37. The brush (not including handle) is about 3 inches in width, 5 inches in length, and 1.5 inches in height. Compared to other brushes in the market, this is definitely a lot bigger in surface area. However, compared to other paddle brushes, it is average in size. I should also say I have long, straight hair. Please keep in mind that if you have a different hair type, then this may or may not work the same for you!

           Let's get into the details shall we? According to the packaging this is the proper way to use and maintain your Quikstyle bursh:

"Use: To help speed your daily styling routine use the Goody QUIKSTYLE paddle brush for detangling wet hair, quick removal of excess water and styling with or without a hair dryer.

Dry: Your Goody QUIKSTYLE brush will air dry following use when stored in an open ventilated area. A blast of hot air from your hair dryer will speed the drying of the microfiber bristles.

Clean: Gently run a wide tooth comb through the bristles to remove excess hair, then wash the bristles with warm water and shampoo. To refresh the microfiber bristles, turn the brush over (bristles facing down) and tap the back with the palm of your hand to get the bristles to stand in place. The microfiber bristles are protected by antimicrobial properties to inhibit the growth of mold or mildew from forming on the brush."

          These are the product features, as listed on the Goody Website:

          PRODUCT FEATURES:

          •  Absorbent microfiber bristles remove 30% of water for faster styling
          • Antimicrobial microfiber keeps the brush fresh
          • Side Vents for maximum air flow
          • Lightweight design to reduce hand fatigue while drying
          • Ergonomic handle is textured for extra grip

 These are the claims on the paddle as listed on the packaging as well as the Goody website.

• Go from wet to beautifully styled hair faster than ever!  
• Super absorbent microfiber bristles remove 30% of water as you style*. 
• It's like a towel and a brush in one. 

          Do I agree that you can go from wet hair to beautiful styled hair faster than ever? No. I believe a hair dryer does that better.

          Do I agree it removes 30% of water? I am not sure if it is 30%, but it does remove enough to the point where I am not dripping water.

          Do I agree it's like a towel and brush in one? In a way, yes!

          As for my thoughts on this product, I think it does brush and dry your hair at the same time! It brushes knots out and will dry your hair. Ironically, when you are brushing your hair, you don't notice it drying. That's because when you brush/comb your hair after a shower, it will clump together. The clumping makes it hard to tell if the brush is working. However, give your hair a few minutes to fan out after brushing it, and you can tell it is much more dry than if you just air dried it. For me, after some towel drying, my hair still drips, but after using this brush for 5 minutes I had no dripping at all! The best way to use the brush is to have you head tilted. I will tell you why. The microfiber bristles are all standing up when you first use it, but after a few brushes through my hair they get knocked down. Once they get knocked down, the microfibers do nothing for the hairs by my scalp. That's because the actual brush bristles are so tall that the microfibers, that get knocked down, won't reach my hairs by the scalp. 
          I will say that using the brush requires extra time in my routine. I normally just leave my hair in a towel for 20 minutes while I do other things. You can't just leave the brush in your hair for it to work, and in my case, I have to brush for about 5 minutes for it to really dry my hair on some level. One brush through is definitely not enough to dry my hair (or at least noticeably). However, 5 minutes isn't really a long time. I will probably keep using this product, but use my towel for all my lazy days :D.

So to summarize:

Pros:

• Does dry hair
• Does brush hair
• Reasonable price

Cons:

• Requires extra time to use (in my case)
• Requires maintenance (cleaning)

My overall rating: 90/100

If you have this brush, I would love to know your thoughts on it!

Until next time..

-Cindy