{"title":"Nika Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eNIKA brushes and combs for blow-drying, styling and everyday care. Round brushes in four diameters, paddle brush, vent brush and scalp massage brush. Wide-tooth and fine-tooth combs, sectioning clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same tools used in salons, with NIKA branding and finish. cliCHair is an official NIKA distributor in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome items in this range are reserved for PRO members. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pro-login\"\u003eLog in or apply for a PRO account\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pin-6","title":"Nika Hair Pin Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn essential accessory for every beauty professional and enthusiast. The Nika Hair Pin Set offers exceptional precision and comfort, making every styling session easier and more enjoyable. Discover the secret to flawless results without compromising on quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Nika Hair Pin Set is designed to solve one of the most common challenges in hairstyling: managing and controlling hair during technical treatments, cuts, and updos. With its secure grip and ergonomic design, it ensures a stress-free experience for both professionals and clients. Ideal for sectioning and securing hair of any type and length, this set is the perfect companion for achieving impeccable, professional results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each pin in the set measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.5 x 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing the optimal size for a firm hold without adding bulk. Made from high-quality materials, these black hairpins are durable yet lightweight, ensuring long-lasting practicality. Their sleek, minimalist design complements any professional environment, adding a touch of elegance to your toolkit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Nika Hair Pin Set stands out for its ability to combine functionality and aesthetics. With a secure grip and even pressure distribution, it avoids leaving marks on the hair, ensuring comfort even during long sessions. Whether you're working on a complex hairstyle or simply keeping hair in place during coloring, these pins offer reliable and discreet support. Their compact design makes them easy to transport and store, offering versatile use in both salons and at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To get the most out of your Nika Hair Pin Set, use the pins to divide hair into sections during blow-drying or coloring. Place them strategically to ensure even product distribution or to focus on specific areas. After use, clean them with a soft cloth to remove any product residue and store them in a dry container to maintain their longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"6pcs","offer_id":44000175227102,"sku":"NKWRK01020","price":22.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/600x600_nkacc_pinza_01.jpg?v=1711470267"},{"product_id":"nk-application-brush","title":"Nika Application Brush","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Application Brush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Application Brush is the application brush of the NIKA range: bristles that release the product evenly without leaving residue, and an ergonomic body that keeps a firm grip while the hand works. It takes the preparation out of the bowl and puts it on the section, evenly, from roots to ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical bench work, where the mix comes out of the bowl and has to reach every part of the section in the same quantity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasks, oils and treatments applied section by section rather than by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong services, where an uncomfortable grip shows up in the last sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalons that wash tools between clients and need a brush that rinses clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvenly releasing bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: the product is distributed without leaving residue on the brush or streaks on the section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic body\u003c\/strong\u003e: firm, comfortable grip through a full application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/strong\u003e: rinses out quickly, which is what keeps it hygienic with frequent use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with the bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e: sized for the NIKA bowls, so the brush loads and scrapes cleanly against the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eApplication brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTechnical bench accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eEven release, no residue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eErgonomic, firm grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNika Bowl, Nika Bowl Black, Nika Mixer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eApplication of preparations, masks, oils and treatments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eLength, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn even application, which is what a well prepared mix deserves: the product performs the same across the section instead of being concentrated where the brush passed twice. Less product is wasted, because what stays on the bristles is what comes off on the next pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad the brush from the bowl and take off the excess against the rim, so the quantity on the bristles is the same at every pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork section by section, following the order set by the protocol of the product in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply from roots to ends with regular passes, keeping the section under light tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo back over the section on the other side, so the product reaches both faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the brush with warm water and a mild soap as soon as the application is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the last step of the bench sequence: the mix is prepared in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl-black\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl Black\u003c\/a\u003e or in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e, stirred with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-color-mixer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e, and applied with this. When two preparations run side by side, keeping one brush per bowl avoids carrying one formula into the other. Section the head with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e and hold the worked sections with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pin-6\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Hair Pin Set\u003c\/a\u003e. The mixing ratios and the processing times stay those of the product protocol: the brush changes how evenly the product lands, never the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan one brush be used for two preparations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter not, when the two formulas are different. Keeping one brush per bowl is what stops a trace of the first preparation ending up in the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eDoes it also work for masks and oils?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Any product applied section by section rather than by hand benefits from it, because the quantity is more consistent along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eHow should it be cleaned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith warm water and a mild soap, straight after the application, before the product dries between the bristles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with warm water and a mild soap after every application, working from the base of the bristles outwards, then leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the head. Do not leave it soaking and do not leave it on hot surfaces. Replace it when the bristles start to bend or splay: a deformed bristle streaks the section instead of covering it. Length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33141255012490,"sku":"NKWRK01070","price":7.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/600x600_nk_acc_brush-01_01.jpg?v=1711472885"},{"product_id":"nika-bowl-black","title":"Nika Bowl Black","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Bowl Black?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Bowl Black is the black mixing bowl of the NIKA range: an opaque body in non-metallic material, with an ergonomic handle and a smooth internal surface. It is the reference bowl for the main preparation at the technical bench, for colour, tone on tone, treatments and lightening. The handle gives control when the mix is thick, which is where a bowl held only by the rim starts to slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourists preparing the main formula of the service, where the bowl is held for the whole mixing time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightening work, where the mix is denser and needs a firm grip rather than a light one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical benches that mix all day and need a bowl that survives repeated washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a dark bowl for the main preparation, to tell it apart at a glance from a second formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e: firm hold through long preparations and on thick mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth internal surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: the mix does not cling, and washing is quick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-metallic material\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with colouring and lightening protocols, which exclude contact with metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpaque black body\u003c\/strong\u003e: no light passes through, so the bowl stays visually distinct from the light one on the same bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy build\u003c\/strong\u003e: made for repeated daily use in the salon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMixing bowl with handle, opaque body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTechnical bench accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, opaque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eErgonomic handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNon-metallic, smooth internal surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNika Mixer, Nika Application Brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMain preparation: colour, tone on tone, treatments, lightening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eCapacity, dimensions and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn even mix obtained without fighting the bowl: the handle keeps the hold steady while the mixer works, and the smooth surface stops product building up along the wall, which is where waste comes from. Washing is quick, so the bowl goes back into service between one client and the next instead of waiting to soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the bowl is clean and dry before starting: residue from an earlier preparation alters the result of the new one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in the colour, then the developer or the activator in the ratio set by the protocol of the product in use. The bowl does not change the mixing ratios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the handle and mix with Nika Mixer, using circular movements, until the mix is even and free of lumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn thicker mixes, keep the bowl steady with the handle rather than pressing on the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the product up with Nika Application Brush and apply following the protocol of the product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash immediately after use, before the mix starts to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the bowl for the main preparation. The mix is stirred with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-color-mixer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e and taken up with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nk-application-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Application Brush\u003c\/a\u003e, the two tools built for its diameter. When a service calls for a second formula or a corrector, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e runs alongside it: light and semi-transparent, so the two preparations are never confused and nothing has to be decanted. The mixing ratios remain those of the product protocol, whether that is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxidizer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eOxidizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-activator\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Activator\u003c\/a\u003e: the bowl does not change them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhy a non-metallic bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause colouring and lightening protocols exclude contact with metal during mixing. That is why plastic bowls are the ones used at the technical bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eHow does it differ from Nika Bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour, capacity and grip. This one is black and opaque, with an ergonomic handle. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e is light and semi-transparent, with a flat grip on the rim, and holds a different volume. Many technical benches keep both, one for the main preparation and one for the second formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used for treatments as well as colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Colour, tone on tone, treatments and lightening are all prepared in it. What matters is washing it between one preparation and the next, so nothing carries over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash immediately after use with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, working the rim, the base and the join with the handle, where product tends to sit. Dry it before putting it back into service: water left inside dilutes the next preparation. Do not leave it on hot surfaces. Capacity, dimensions and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33141457420426,"sku":"NKWRK01090","price":12.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/600x600_nk_acc_bowl-01_01.jpg?v=1711473531"},{"product_id":"nika-big-comfort-comb","title":"Big Comfort Comb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour ally for healthy, tangle-free hair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Nika Big Comfort Comb offers a gentle and effective solution for detangling hair, turning your daily routine into a moment of pure relaxation. With its ergonomic design and long teeth, you can say goodbye to stubborn tangles and breakage while effortlessly caring for your hair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nika Big Comfort Comb is ideal for those who want to detangle their hair without stress or pain, even with long, thick locks. Perfect for sensitive or breakage-prone hair, it protects the hair's structure while gliding smoothly through strands. Whether you're a professional looking for a reliable tool or a customer seeking a practical solution, this comb delivers flawless results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from lightweight yet durable materials, the Nika Big Comfort Comb features an ergonomic handle for a secure and comfortable grip, even during extended use. Its long, rounded teeth are designed to easily untangle knots without damaging the hair, making it suitable for all hair types, including thick, curly, or chemically treated hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e This comb not only detangles hair quickly and painlessly but also helps maintain its natural integrity. With every stroke, your hair feels softer, shinier, and more manageable. Thanks to its lightweight design, it’s perfect for daily use, reducing hand and wrist fatigue. Suitable for both wet and dry hair, it simplifies care and styling at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the Nika Big Comfort Comb on damp hair to gently remove tangles after washing, or on dry hair for quick touch-ups. For an even smoother experience, pair the comb with a conditioner or leave-in product to enhance glide and further protect the hair. Clean it regularly with warm water and mild soap to keep it in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33142983950474,"sku":"NKWRK01080","price":9.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/600x600_nk_acc_pettine-grande_02.jpg?v=1711468472"},{"product_id":"nika-fine-toothed-comb","title":"Nika Fine Toothed Comb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExperience the elegance and precision of the Nika Fine Toothed Comb, your essential ally for flawless styling. With heat-resistant materials and an ergonomic design, it ensures professional results without compromise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nika Fine Toothed Comb is designed for those who want to precisely define each strand, gently detangle knots, and create impeccable looks. Perfect for salon professionals and individuals who value premium-quality tools at home, this comb addresses the challenges of managing unruly hair, providing a stress-free styling experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from high-quality, heat-resistant materials, this comb is ideal for use with hairdryers and straighteners. Its fine, perfectly aligned teeth allow for even hair distribution, ensuring precision and control with every stroke. The ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip and easy handling, even during extended styling sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nika Fine Toothed Comb turns the art of combing into a pleasant and professional experience. It gently detangles knots without damaging hair, leaving it soft and silky. The heat resistance makes it a versatile accessory, perfect for creating smooth or defined styles with a straightener. Each strand is treated with care, allowing you to achieve hairstyles that reflect your personality and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optimal results, use the comb on damp hair to easily detangle or on dry hair for precise definition. During styling with a hairdryer or straightener, glide the comb along the strands to achieve a perfectly smooth and shiny finish. To extend the comb’s lifespan, clean it regularly with warm water and mild soap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33143037624458,"sku":"NKWRK01010","price":16.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/600x600_cz_acc_pettine-piccolo_01.jpg?v=1711469827"},{"product_id":"nika-color-mixer","title":"Nika Mixer","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Mixer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Mixer is the mixing tool of the NIKA range: a compact structure with an ergonomic handle and an easy-to-clean surface, sized to work in bowls of every capacity. It is what turns colour and developer into a smooth, lump-free mix, and it is used for care treatments as well as for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourists who want an even mix without lumps, because a lump is a patch of unprocessed colour on the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightening work, where consistency decides how evenly the product performs along the section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical benches preparing several formulas a day and needing a tool that cleans in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone preparing care treatments that call for mixing before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: it works in bowls of every capacity, from the small preparation to the full one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e: precise control during mixing, including on denser mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-to-clean surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: rinses in seconds, which is what keeps it hygienic between one preparation and the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor colour and treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e: the same tool covers technical preparations and care preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMixing tool, compact structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTechnical bench accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eErgonomic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBowls of every capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNika Bowl, Nika Bowl Black, Nika Application Brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour, lightening and care preparations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eLength, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mix that is even all the way through, which is what makes the product perform the same at the roots and at the ends. Preparation is quicker, and less product is left clinging to the wall of the bowl, which on a busy bench adds up over the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a clean, dry bowl: water left inside dilutes the preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in the colour, then the developer or the activator in the ratio set by the protocol of the product in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with steady circular movements, bringing the product up from the bottom of the bowl until the mix is smooth and free of lumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the wall of the bowl too, where the product tends to stay unmixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean immediately after use with warm water and a mild detergent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works inside a non-metallic bowl, as all application protocols require: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl-black\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl Black\u003c\/a\u003e for the main preparation, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e for the second formula or the corrector, and both together when two preparations run side by side. Once the mix is ready, it is taken up with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nk-application-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Application Brush\u003c\/a\u003e. The mixing ratios stay those of the product protocol, whether that is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxidizer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eOxidizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-activator\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Activator\u003c\/a\u003e: the tool changes the consistency, never the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eDoes it fit every bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The compact structure works in bowls of every capacity, which is why the same tool serves a small corrector preparation and a full one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used for treatments as well as colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is used for colour, for lightening and for care preparations that call for mixing before application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhy does it matter that the bowl is non-metallic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause application protocols exclude contact with metal during mixing. The tool does not change that: it is the bowl that has to be the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean immediately after use with warm water and a mild detergent, before the mix starts to dry. Dry it before putting it back into service, and store it with the bowls so it is at hand when the preparation starts. Do not leave it on hot surfaces. Length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33150789910666,"sku":"NKWRK01120","price":4.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/600x600_nk_acc_mixer-01_02.jpg?v=1711470972"},{"product_id":"nika-massage-scalp","title":"Nika Scalp Massage Brush","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is the Scalp Massage Brush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scalp Massage Brush is the silicone scalp tool of the Nika Healthy Scalp line. Thanks to its 100% silicone structure, it stimulates blood circulation, gently exfoliates the scalp, and provides a relaxing massage — helping you keep hair healthy and strong every day. It is the perfect companion to the Healthy Scalp shampoos and treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone dealing with dandruff, excess sebum, or hair loss who wants to improve scalp health and prevent oily scalp, itching, and irritation. Its exfoliating action helps unclog pores and clear the buildup of impurities that can hinder hair growth. The soft bristles also make it suitable for sensitive scalps, offering a gentle, pleasant massage without irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% silicone\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable and hygienic, easy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft silicone bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep cleansing without scratching the scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic anti-slip handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — easy to use even in the shower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, lightweight design\u003c\/strong\u003e — convenient to carry everywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eSilicone scalp massage brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e100% silicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eWet hair, during shampooing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e2–3 times a week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eHealthy Scalp (Nika)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular use stimulates microcirculation, helping deliver nutrients to the hair follicles for healthy growth. Its exfoliating action gently removes dandruff and excess sebum and helps prevent their recurrence, while the pleasant sensation of well-being during use helps reduce daily stress and improves overall scalp health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the brush on wet hair during shampooing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter applying shampoo, gently massage the scalp with circular movements for a few minutes, focusing on problem areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly and continue with your preferred conditioner or mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor optimal results, use 2–3 times a week. Avoid applying too much pressure to prevent irritation, and clean the brush after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eRoutine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a shampoo tailored to your needs: \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Balance Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e for an oily scalp, \u003cstrong\u003eGentle Relief Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e for a sensitive scalp, or \u003cstrong\u003eNew Density Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e for thinning hair. Using the brush during the wash boosts the absorption of the active ingredients of the Healthy Scalp line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhen do I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn wet hair during shampooing: apply shampoo, then massage the scalp in circular movements for a few minutes before rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eIs it suitable for a sensitive scalp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The soft silicone bristles offer a gentle massage without scratching or irritating the scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–3 times a week, without applying too much pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eHow do I keep it clean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing 100% silicone, it is hygienic and easy to clean — rinse it after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"margin:1.4em 0;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f5f5;border-radius:8px\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; care\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding:0 16px 14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade of 100% silicone. Hygienic and durable: rinse after each use and let it air-dry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43661166411998,"sku":"NKHSP01040","price":18.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/nika-massage_scalp_brush-01.png?v=1758716023"},{"product_id":"nika-round-brush-53mm","title":"Nika Round Brush 53mm","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Round Brush 53mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm is the largest brush in the NIKA round brush series: a 53 mm round brush with a vented barrel, bristles set all around the circumference, a metal collar at the base of the barrel and a textured handle with the NIKA logo and a hanging loop. The 53 mm diameter builds movement and volume on medium to long hair without turning it into a curl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylists finishing medium to long hair, where a smaller barrel would over-curl the ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow-dry services that need body and a smooth surface rather than defined curls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalons that blow-dry all day and want a brush that dries the section quickly instead of holding it under the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClients who blow-dry at home and want a professional brush in the size their stylist actually uses on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e: the openings let hot air pass through the barrel rather than around it, so the section dries from both sides and spends less time under the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e53 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: enough curve to lift the roots and turn the ends, without the tight bend a small barrel leaves on long hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-circumference bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: the section can be rotated through a complete turn while the dryer follows, which is what smooths the cuticle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured handle with hanging loop\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps its grip when hand and hair are damp, and hangs at the station instead of rolling off the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with the rest of the NIKA station tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eRound blow-dry brush, vented barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eSet around the full circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTextured, with hanging loop and metal collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, with NIKA logo on the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMedium to long hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e25, 32, 45 and 53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot lift that holds, ends that turn under or out cleanly, and a surface that reflects light because the cuticle has been closed with tension rather than with heat alone. The vented barrel shortens the time each section spends under the dryer, which matters both for the client's hair and for the length of the appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough-dry the hair to around eighty per cent first: a round brush works on damp hair, not on wet hair, which just stretches under tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection the head and work with sections no wider than the barrel, so the hair wraps in a single layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the brush under the section at the roots, lift, and keep tension while the dryer follows the brush down the length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint the airflow along the hair from roots to ends, never against it, and keep the nozzle moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the ends, rotate the brush a half turn and hold, then finish with a shot of cool air before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet each section cool completely before touching or combing it: this is when the shape actually sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a full set it is the size for the lengths: this one on long hair, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-45mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm\u003c\/a\u003e on medium hair and bobs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-32mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 32mm\u003c\/a\u003e on short cuts and fringes, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-25mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 25mm\u003c\/a\u003e on the perimeter and the shortest sections. The other two station brushes sit either side of the blow-dry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e takes the hair from wet to damp before this one comes in, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-paddle-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Paddle Brush\u003c\/a\u003e detangles and smooths, before and after. Always work over a heat protectant: a round brush concentrates the airflow on the section, and unprotected mid-lengths pay for it. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-miracle\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMiracle Keratin Spray\u003c\/a\u003e before the blow-dry gives slip and makes the section easier to control, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e on the ends afterwards closes the finish. Section with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e and hold the worked sections with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pin-6\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Hair Pin Set\u003c\/a\u003e. On fragile or over-processed lengths, prepare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-breakless\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBreakless\u003c\/a\u003e before adding heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhich size for which length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e53 mm for long hair. 45 mm for shoulder-length and medium hair and bobs. 32 mm for short cuts, fringes and root lift. 25 mm for very short hair and the perimeter. Most salons keep more than one and switch during the same blow-dry rather than forcing every head onto a single barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhy is the barrel vented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe openings let air pass through the brush, so the section dries from the inside as well as the outside and needs less time under the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used on wet hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right tool for it. Rough-dry first and start brushing when the hair is damp: wrapping soaking hair under tension stresses it and the shape will not hold anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the hair out of the bristles after every client, working from the base of the barrel outwards: hair packed against the barrel blocks the vents and the brush stops drying properly. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the barrel. Do not soak the handle, and do not leave the brush on a hot surface or clamped inside a styling iron. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break: a deformed bristle drags the section instead of guiding it. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58614585360765,"sku":"NKEXT01070","price":22.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_brzsh-53mm_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788184875"},{"product_id":"nika-round-brush-45mm","title":"Nika Round Brush 45mm","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Round Brush 45mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm is the medium brush in the NIKA round brush series: a 45 mm round brush with a vented barrel, bristles set all around the circumference, a metal collar at the base of the barrel and a textured handle with the NIKA logo and a hanging loop. At 45 mm it sits between control and volume, which makes it the size that handles most heads in the salon: shoulder-length hair, bobs, fringes and the sections a larger barrel cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylists working shoulder-length hair, bobs and long bobs, where the ends need a defined turn rather than a loose movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow-dry services on medium hair that has to hold shape until the next wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone working the front sections, the fringe and around the face, where a large barrel is too clumsy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalons that want one brush covering the widest range of clients, with the larger size kept for long hair only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e: the openings let hot air pass through the barrel rather than around it, so the section dries from both sides and spends less time under the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: tight enough to give the ends a real direction and to lift a fringe, wide enough not to leave a curl on medium lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-circumference bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: the section can be rotated through a complete turn while the dryer follows, which is what smooths the cuticle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReaches the front sections\u003c\/strong\u003e: the smaller barrel works close to the hairline and around the face, where a larger brush cannot be angled properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured handle with hanging loop\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps its grip when hand and hair are damp, and hangs at the station instead of rolling off the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with the rest of the NIKA station tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eRound blow-dry brush, vented barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eSet around the full circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTextured, with hanging loop and metal collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, with NIKA logo on the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eShoulder-length and medium hair, bobs, front sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e25, 32, 45 and 53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnds with a direction that holds, root lift at the front where it is most visible, and a smooth surface obtained with tension rather than with heat alone. On a bob it is the difference between hair that falls flat and hair that keeps its line for days. The vented barrel shortens the time each section spends under the dryer, which matters both for the hair and for the length of the appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough-dry to around eighty per cent first: a round brush works on damp hair, not on wet hair, which just stretches under tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection the head and keep the sections no wider than the barrel, so the hair wraps in a single layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart at the back and leave the front sections and the fringe for last, while the hand is still fresh and the shape can be checked in the mirror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the brush under the section at the roots, lift, and hold tension while the dryer follows the brush down the length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect the airflow along the hair from roots to ends, never against it, keeping the nozzle moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the ends, rotate the brush a half turn and hold, then finish with cool air before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet each section cool completely before touching or combing it: this is when the shape sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a full set it is the everyday size: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-53mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm\u003c\/a\u003e on long hair, this one on medium hair and bobs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-32mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 32mm\u003c\/a\u003e on short cuts and fringes, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-25mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 25mm\u003c\/a\u003e on the perimeter and the shortest sections. The other two station brushes sit either side of the blow-dry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e takes the hair from wet to damp before this one comes in, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-paddle-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Paddle Brush\u003c\/a\u003e detangles and smooths, before and after. Always work over a heat protectant, since a round brush concentrates the airflow on the section: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-miracle\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMiracle Keratin Spray\u003c\/a\u003e before the blow-dry, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e on the ends afterwards. Section with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e and hold the worked sections with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pin-6\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Hair Pin Set\u003c\/a\u003e. On fragile lengths, prepare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-breakless\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBreakless\u003c\/a\u003e before adding heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhich size for which length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 mm for shoulder-length and medium hair, bobs and the sections around the face. 53 mm for long hair, where a smaller barrel would leave a curl instead of a soft movement. 32 mm for short cuts, fringes and root lift. 25 mm for very short hair and the perimeter. Most salons keep more than one and switch during the same blow-dry rather than forcing every head onto a single barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhy is the barrel vented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe openings let air pass through the brush, so the section dries from the inside as well as the outside and needs less time under the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used on wet hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right tool for it. Rough-dry first and start brushing when the hair is damp: wrapping soaking hair under tension stresses it and the shape will not hold anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the hair out of the bristles after every client, working from the base of the barrel outwards: hair packed against the barrel blocks the vents and the brush stops drying properly. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the barrel. Do not soak the handle, and do not leave the brush on a hot surface or clamped inside a styling iron. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break: a deformed bristle drags the section instead of guiding it. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58614652305789,"sku":"NKEXT01080","price":22.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_brush-45mm_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788185871"},{"product_id":"nika-round-brush-32mm","title":"Nika Round Brush 32mm","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Round Brush 32mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Round Brush 32mm is the small brush in the NIKA round brush series: a 32 mm round brush with a vented barrel, bristles set all around the circumference, a metal collar at the base of the barrel and a textured handle with the NIKA logo and a hanging loop. At 32 mm it is the size that gets close to the scalp, which makes it the brush for short hair, fringes and every section where the shape has to start at the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylists working short cuts, pixies and graduated shapes, where a larger barrel cannot follow the layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen's styling, where the work is short, close to the head and about direction rather than volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFringes and face-framing sections on any length, including long hair otherwise blow-dried with a larger brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine hair that collapses at the roots and needs lift built exactly where it falls flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: tight enough to bend a short section and to define movement that a larger barrel would simply smooth away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks at the root\u003c\/strong\u003e: the small barrel sits close to the scalp, which is where lift on fine or short hair has to be created.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e: the openings let hot air pass through the barrel rather than around it, so the section dries from both sides and spends less time under the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-circumference bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: the section can be rotated through a complete turn while the dryer follows, which is what smooths the cuticle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured handle with hanging loop\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps its grip when hand and hair are damp, and hangs at the station instead of rolling off the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with the rest of the NIKA station tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eRound blow-dry brush, vented barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eSet around the full circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTextured, with hanging loop and metal collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, with NIKA logo on the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eShort hair, fringes, root lift on fine hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e25, 32, 45 and 53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape that starts at the root instead of halfway down the section, which is what makes a short cut look styled rather than only dried. On fine hair it puts volume where the head is flattest; on a fringe it sets a direction that survives the first hour. The vented barrel keeps each section under the dryer for less time, and on short hair, where every section is small, that adds up across the appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough-dry to around eighty per cent first: a round brush works on damp hair, not on wet hair, which just stretches under tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake small sections, no wider than the barrel, so the hair wraps in a single layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor root lift, place the brush under the section, lift it past ninety degrees, and dry the base before working down the length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect the airflow along the hair from roots to ends, never against it, keeping the nozzle moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the ends, rotate the brush a half turn and hold, then finish with cool air before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a fringe, work it while it is still damp and set the direction first: a dry fringe will not be redirected without starting again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet each section cool completely before touching it: this is when the shape sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a full set it is the short-hair size: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-53mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm\u003c\/a\u003e on long hair, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-45mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm\u003c\/a\u003e on medium hair and bobs, this one on short cuts, fringes and the root work, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-25mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 25mm\u003c\/a\u003e on the perimeter and the shortest sections. The other two station brushes sit either side of the blow-dry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e takes the hair from wet to damp before this one comes in, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-paddle-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Paddle Brush\u003c\/a\u003e detangles and smooths, before and after. Always over a heat protectant, since a small barrel brings the airflow very close to the scalp: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-miracle\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMiracle Keratin Spray\u003c\/a\u003e before, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e on the ends after. Section with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e and hold the worked sections with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pin-6\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Hair Pin Set\u003c\/a\u003e. On fragile lengths, prepare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-breakless\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBreakless\u003c\/a\u003e before adding heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhich size for which length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 mm for short cuts, fringes and root lift. 25 mm for very short hair and the perimeter. 45 mm for shoulder-length and medium hair and bobs. 53 mm for long hair. Most salons keep more than one and switch during the same blow-dry rather than forcing every head onto a single barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWill it leave a curl on long hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn long lengths a 32 mm barrel bends the hair more tightly than most blow-dries call for. Use it on long hair only for the fringe and the front sections, and switch to a larger size for the lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used on wet hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right tool for it. Rough-dry first and start brushing when the hair is damp: wrapping soaking hair under tension stresses it and the shape will not hold anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the hair out of the bristles after every client, working from the base of the barrel outwards: on a small barrel the vents block faster, and a blocked brush stops drying properly. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the barrel. Do not soak the handle, and do not leave the brush on a hot surface or clamped inside a styling iron. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break: a deformed bristle drags the section instead of guiding it. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58614874767741,"sku":"NKEXT01090","price":22.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_brush-32mm_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788187977"},{"product_id":"nika-round-brush-25mm","title":"Nika Round Brush 25mm","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Round Brush 25mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Round Brush 25mm is the smallest brush in the NIKA round brush series: a 25 mm round brush with a vented barrel, bristles set all around the circumference, a metal collar at the base of the barrel and a textured handle with the NIKA logo and a hanging loop. At 25 mm it is a detailing tool rather than a blow-dry brush: it works where the sections are too small, too short or too close to the head for anything larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery short cuts and men's styling, where the whole section is barely longer than the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbers and stylists shaping the perimeter: nape, sideburns, the hair around the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, blunt fringes that need a precise direction rather than volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefined movement on short layers, where a larger barrel would smooth the shape out instead of building it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: the smallest size in the series, tight enough to bend hair that a larger barrel cannot even wrap once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReaches the perimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e: the small barrel gets into the nape and around the ears, where a wide brush simply does not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e: the openings let hot air pass through the barrel rather than around it, so the section dries from both sides and spends less time under the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-circumference bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: even a very short section can be rotated through a complete turn while the dryer follows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal collar\u003c\/strong\u003e: the join between handle and barrel is reinforced, which matters on a small brush used with a lot of wrist rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured handle with hanging loop\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps its grip when hand and hair are damp, and hangs at the station instead of rolling off the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eRound blow-dry brush, vented barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eSet around the full circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTextured, with hanging loop and metal collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, with NIKA logo on the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eVery short hair, perimeter work, short fringes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003e25, 32, 45 and 53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl where there is almost nothing to hold on to. On a very short cut it turns hair that would only be dried into hair that has a direction, and at the perimeter it finishes the nape and the area around the ears cleanly instead of leaving them flat. It is the size a salon reaches for when the section is too small for any other brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough-dry to around eighty per cent first: a round brush works on damp hair, not on wet hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake small sections, no wider than the barrel, so even short hair wraps properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the direction before the section dries: on very short hair there is no second chance without wetting it again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect the airflow along the hair, never against it, and keep the nozzle moving, since the barrel sits close to the scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the brush a half turn at the ends and hold, then finish with cool air before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet each section cool completely before touching it: this is when the shape sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the detailing size of the set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-53mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm\u003c\/a\u003e on long lengths, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-45mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm\u003c\/a\u003e on medium hair and bobs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-32mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 32mm\u003c\/a\u003e on short cuts and fringes, and this one on the perimeter and the shortest sections. The other two station brushes sit either side of the blow-dry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e takes the hair from wet to damp before this one comes in, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-paddle-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Paddle Brush\u003c\/a\u003e detangles and smooths, before and after. Always over a heat protectant, since a small barrel brings the airflow very close to the scalp: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-miracle\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMiracle Keratin Spray\u003c\/a\u003e before, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e after. Section with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e and hold the worked sections with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pin-6\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Hair Pin Set\u003c\/a\u003e. On fragile lengths, prepare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-breakless\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBreakless\u003c\/a\u003e before adding heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhich size for which length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 mm for very short hair, the perimeter and short fringes. 32 mm for short cuts, fringes and root lift. 45 mm for shoulder-length and medium hair and bobs. 53 mm for long hair. Most salons keep more than one and switch during the same service rather than forcing every head onto a single barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eIs it a curling brush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bends hair tightly because of its diameter, but it is a blow-dry brush used with a dryer, not a heated tool. On long hair it would leave a curl where most blow-dries want movement, so keep it for short sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used on wet hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right tool for it. Rough-dry first and start brushing when the hair is damp: wrapping soaking hair under tension stresses it and the shape will not hold anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the hair out of the bristles after every client, working from the base of the barrel outwards: on the smallest barrel the vents block fastest, and a blocked brush stops drying properly. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the barrel. Do not soak the handle, and do not leave the brush on a hot surface or clamped inside a styling iron. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break: a deformed bristle drags the section instead of guiding it. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58615092052349,"sku":"NKEXT01100","price":22.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_brush-25mm_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788188928"},{"product_id":"nika-vent-brush","title":"Nika Vent Brush","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Vent Brush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Vent Brush is the drying brush of the NIKA range: a curved head built from open bars, with wide openings that let hot air pass through the brush instead of around it, bristles with rounded tips set along each bar, a metal collar at the base of the head and a textured handle with the NIKA logo and a hanging hole. It is the tool for the first part of the blow-dry, when the hair goes from wet to damp and a round brush is still the wrong instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylists who want to shorten the rough-dry before switching to a round brush for the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetangling on every hair type: the nylon bristles are soft and flexible and work through knots without pulling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair that builds static easily, where a stiff brush leaves the lengths flying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClients who dry their hair at home and want one brush that dries and detangles, without needing round brush technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented head\u003c\/strong\u003e: the wide openings between the bars let hot air circulate through the brush, which shortens the drying time and limits heat stress on the lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved head\u003c\/strong\u003e: it follows the curve of the skull, so the bristles stay in contact with the section from the roots down instead of only touching it in the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft nylon bristles with rounded tips\u003c\/strong\u003e: flexible enough to work through stubborn knots without breaking the hair, and rounded so they do not scratch the scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-static effect\u003c\/strong\u003e: the flexible bristles limit static build-up and leave the surface smooth and reflective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured handle with hanging hole\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps its grip when hand and hair are damp, and hangs at the station instead of rolling off the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with the rest of the NIKA station tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eDrying and detangling brush, curved vented head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNylon, soft and flexible, rounded tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eVentilation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eWide openings between the bars of the head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTextured, with hanging hole and metal collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, with NIKA logo on the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eAll hair types, from straight to curly, from fine to thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eRough-dry and detangling, before the round brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair that reaches the damp stage faster, detangled and lying flat, ready for the round brush or for a finish left as it is. On fine hair the shorter time under the dryer shows in the condition of the ends. On thick hair it shows in the length of the appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetangle first, working from the ends upwards towards the roots and never the other way round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush quickly from roots to ends, following the brush with the dryer at every pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the curve of the head sit against the curve of the skull, so the bristles reach the roots and not only the mid-lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the airflow pointing along the hair, from roots to ends, never against it, and keep the nozzle moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the head section by section and stop with this brush when the hair is around eighty per cent dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch to a round brush for the finish, when the shape has to be built and held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the bristles as soon as hair packs between the bars: blocked openings cancel the airflow the brush is built around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes before the round brushes, not instead of them: this one takes the hair from wet to damp, then \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-53mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm\u003c\/a\u003e on long hair, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-45mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm\u003c\/a\u003e on medium hair and bobs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-32mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 32mm\u003c\/a\u003e on short cuts and fringes, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-25mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 25mm\u003c\/a\u003e on the perimeter. Once the hair is dry, smoothing the surface and preparing a pulled-back finish is the job of the flat head of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-paddle-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Paddle Brush\u003c\/a\u003e. Root volume on dry hair and the surface of an updo are the job of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-dressing-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Dressing Brush\u003c\/a\u003e. Work over a heat protectant from the first pass, since this is the phase with the most water and the most heat: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-miracle\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMiracle Keratin Spray\u003c\/a\u003e before drying, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e on the ends at the end. Section with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e. On fragile or over-processed lengths, prepare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-breakless\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBreakless\u003c\/a\u003e before adding heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhat is the difference from a round brush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vent brush dries and detangles, a round brush builds shape. This one is for the phase where the hair still holds a lot of water and the only goal is to get it evenly damp; the round brush comes after, on sections, when the form has to be set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhy is the head vented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe openings between the bars let hot air pass through the brush rather than around it, so the hair dries from both sides and needs less time under the dryer. Less time under the dryer is the most direct way to limit heat stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used on wet hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is precisely the phase it is made for, unlike a round brush. Detangle gently though: hair is at its most fragile when it is soaking, so work from the ends upwards and do not force a knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the hair out of the bristles after every client and check that the openings between the bars are free: hair packed into the vents blocks the airflow and the brush stops doing the one thing it is built for. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the head. Do not soak the handle, and do not leave the brush on a hot surface or clamped inside a styling iron. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break, or when a rounded tip is lost: a bare bristle end scratches the scalp instead of gliding over it. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58615562502525,"sku":"NKEXT01110","price":28.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_vent-brush_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788191697"},{"product_id":"nika-paddle-brush","title":"Nika Paddle Brush","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Paddle Brush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Paddle Brush is the flat brush of the NIKA range: a wide rectangular head with rounded corners, a dense field of flexible bristles set on a cushioned pad, and a flat handle carrying the NIKA logo. The width is the whole point. It covers a large area at every stroke, which makes it the fastest way to detangle and smooth medium to long hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetangling long or thick hair, where a narrow brush needs three strokes to do the work of one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoothing the surface before a ponytail, a bun or any pulled-back look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily brushing at home, on hair that tangles overnight or under a coat collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalons that want one brush at the styling station for combing the hair through after the wash, before the service starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide flat head\u003c\/strong\u003e: it takes a large section at each stroke, so a full head of long hair is detangled in a fraction of the passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushioned pad\u003c\/strong\u003e: the bristle bed flexes under pressure and follows the shape of the head instead of dragging across it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: they give way on a knot rather than forcing through it, which is what protects the length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid head, no vents\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is a detangling and smoothing brush, not a drying brush. It is the counterpart to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e, not a substitute for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat handle with NIKA logo\u003c\/strong\u003e: it sits flat on the station and does not roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with the rest of the NIKA station tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eFlat paddle brush, rectangular head with rounded corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eFlexible, densely set on a cushioned pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHead\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eSolid, without ventilation openings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eFlat, with squared end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eBlack, with NIKA logo on the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMedium to long hair, and thick hair at any length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eDetangling and smoothing, before and after the blow-dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair that comes through detangled and lying flat, with a surface that catches the light because it has been smoothed along its whole length rather than in narrow strips. On long hair the difference shows in the time it takes; on thick hair it shows in how much less the client feels the brush pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart at the ends and work upwards towards the roots in short passes, never from the roots down: a knot pushed downwards only gets tighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the length above the section being worked, so the pull stays on the brush and not on the scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the ends run free, brush the full length from roots to ends in long strokes to smooth the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn damp hair, work with a light hand and let the cushioned pad flex: hair is at its most fragile when it is wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a pulled-back look, brush the surface in the direction of the finished shape before gathering the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the bristles when hair starts to build up at the base of the pad, and never pull the whole mat out in one piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the brush for before and after, not during: it detangles and smooths, while the hair is dried with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e and the shape is built with a round brush. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-53mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm\u003c\/a\u003e on long hair and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-45mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm\u003c\/a\u003e on medium hair and bobs take over once the hair is damp. When the hair is dry and the shape is gathered, the surface of the updo is finished with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-dressing-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Dressing Brush\u003c\/a\u003e. On hair that is soaking and badly tangled, start with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-big-comfort-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBig Comfort Comb\u003c\/a\u003e and switch to the brush when the ends already run free. A leave-in makes the first passes easier and cuts the pull: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-miracle\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMiracle Keratin Spray\u003c\/a\u003e on damp lengths, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e on dry ends to close the surface. On fragile or over-processed lengths, where mechanical detangling is itself a stress, prepare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-breakless\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBreakless\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhat is the difference from a vent brush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e is open, so hot air passes through it and the hair dries faster; this one is solid, so it works the surface instead. Use the vented one to dry, this one to detangle and smooth. They are complementary tools, not alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used on wet hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a light hand and always from the ends upwards. Hair is at its weakest when it is soaking, so on a badly tangled head it is better to open the ends with a wide-tooth comb first and bring the brush in afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eDoes it create volume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. A flat head smooths the hair down and closes the surface, which is the opposite of what a round barrel does at the roots. For lift and movement, use a round brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift the hair out of the bristles after every client, working it loose from the base of the pad rather than pulling the whole mat off in one go: that is how bristles get bent. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down so water does not sit inside the cushion. Do not soak the handle or leave the brush submerged, since water trapped under the pad will not come out. Keep it off hot surfaces. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break, or when the pad loses its spring: a flat cushion drags the hair instead of following the head. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58615741514109,"sku":"NKEXT01120","price":28.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_paddle-brush_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788194100"},{"product_id":"nika-dressing-brush","title":"Nika Dressing Brush","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Dressing Brush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Dressing Brush is the finishing brush of the NIKA station range: a dressing brush with mixed bristles, made for the work that comes after the blow-dry. It builds volume at the root, defines sections, smooths the surface of an updo and redefines the final shape without taking the style apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylists building updos, chignons and gathered shapes, where the surface has to be settled once the hair is already pinned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing work at the end of a blow-dry, when the shape is right but the surface still needs to be cleaned up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot volume on hair that is already dry, without going back under the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean parting lines during a styling service, on hair that has already been worked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e: control on the section combined with a soft pass on the surface, so the brush can be used on hair that is already finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot volume on dry hair\u003c\/strong\u003e: it lifts and holds the base without heat, which is how volume is added once the blow-dry is closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefines sections\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps the parting lines clean while the shape is being built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooths updo surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e: settles the outside of a chignon or a ponytail without pulling the pinned hair out of place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing tool, not a drying tool\u003c\/strong\u003e: it works on dry hair, at the end of the service, where a round or a paddle brush would undo the shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eDressing brush, for finishing and updos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUsed on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eDry hair, after the blow-dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eRoot volume, section definition, updo surfaces, final styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eTotal length, weight and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished head instead of a dried one. The surface of an updo sits clean, the root keeps the lift the blow-dry gave it, and the parting lines stay visible where the shape needs them. Because the pass is soft, the style can be corrected at the end of the appointment without starting the blow-dry again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork on completely dry hair: this is a finishing brush, not a drying brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the blow-dry cool fully before touching it, so the shape is already set when the brush goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor root volume, hold the section vertically under tension and pass the brush at the base with short strokes, working towards the root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn an updo, brush the surface only, following the direction of the gathered hair, without digging into the pinned base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo define a section, run the edge of the brush along the parting and keep the line clean before pinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose with light passes on the outside, then set the shape with a finishing product if the service calls for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt closes the sequence the other station brushes open: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-vent-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Vent Brush\u003c\/a\u003e takes the hair from wet to damp, the round brushes give the shape (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-53mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 53mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-45mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 45mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-32mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 32mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-round-brush-25mm\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Round Brush 25mm\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-paddle-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Paddle Brush\u003c\/a\u003e detangles and smooths, and this one finishes the head once everything is dry. Hold the gathered sections with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pin-6\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Hair Pin Set\u003c\/a\u003e and keep the parting lines with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-fine-toothed-comb\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Fine Toothed Comb\u003c\/a\u003e. On the surface of an updo, a small amount of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-shimmer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eShimmer Smoothing Serum\u003c\/a\u003e before the last passes controls flyaways without weighing the shape down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhat is a dressing brush for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the brush used after the blow-dry, on dry hair: root volume, clean sections and the surface of updos. It does not replace a round brush, which builds the shape under the dryer, or a paddle brush, which detangles and smooths the lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eCan it be used with a dryer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not made for that. Use a round brush or a vent brush while drying, and bring this one in when the hair is dry and the shape has cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWill it flatten the style?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot if it is used on the surface only. Brush along the direction of the finished shape with light passes, and keep the pressure off the pinned base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the hair out of the bristles after every client, working from the base of the bristles outwards. Wash occasionally in lukewarm water with a little shampoo, rinse, and leave it to dry bristles down. Do not soak the handle, and do not leave the brush on a hot surface or clamped inside a styling iron. Replace it when bristles start to bend or break: a deformed bristle drags the section instead of guiding it. Total length, weight and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58616267538813,"sku":"NKEXT01130","price":19.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_dressing-brush_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788207292"},{"product_id":"nika-bowl","title":"Nika Bowl","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWhat is Nika Bowl?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNika Bowl is the mixing bowl of the NIKA range: a semi-transparent body in a light shade, made of non-metallic material, with a flared base, a flat grip formed into the rim and the NIKA logo on the front. It is the bowl for preparing colour, tone on tone and lightening at the technical bench. The semi-transparent wall lets the level and the consistency of the mix be read from the outside, without leaning over the bowl at every check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourists running more than one preparation at a time, who want to see at a glance how much product is left in each bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone judging the shade of the mix while preparing it: on a light background the colour reads without the contrast of a dark bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical benches where bowls are washed and put back into service several times in the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a compact body with a grip on the rim, which takes up less room on the bench than a protruding handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-transparent body in a light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e: the level and the consistency of the mix stay visible from the outside, against the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-metallic material\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with colouring and lightening protocols, which exclude contact with metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat grip on the rim\u003c\/strong\u003e: something to hold with the thumb while mixing, without the bulk of a handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlared base\u003c\/strong\u003e: stable footing on the technical bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNIKA logo on the front\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent with the rest of the NIKA bench tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.6em 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eMixing bowl, semi-transparent body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eTechnical bench accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eLight, semi-transparent, with white NIKA logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eFlat grip formed into the rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNon-metallic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNika Mixer, Nika Application Brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003ePreparation of colour, tone on tone and lightening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eCapacity, dimensions and materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eOn request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eNIKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;width:42%;color:#555;font-weight:600\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ededed;font-weight:600\"\u003eIn stock in Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mix prepared to the right consistency because it can be seen while it is being worked, and not only when the brush goes in. Against the light the remaining lumps show up before application, and at the end of the service it is immediately clear whether the wash was complete. On multiple preparations, the light wall saves lifting every bowl to check how much product is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the bowl is clean and dry: residue from an earlier preparation alters the result of the new one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in the colour, then the developer or the activator in the ratio set by the protocol of the product in use. The bowl does not change the mixing ratios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with Nika Mixer, using circular movements, until the mix is even and free of lumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the level and the consistency through the wall, against the light, before applying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the product up with Nika Application Brush and apply following the protocol of the product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash immediately after use, before the mix starts to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eTips and routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not work on its own: the mix is stirred with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-color-mixer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e and taken up with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nk-application-brush\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Application Brush\u003c\/a\u003e, the two tools built for its diameter. Together with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-bowl-black\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Bowl Black\u003c\/a\u003e it covers the most frequent case at the technical bench, two preparations side by side with no decanting: the black one for the main preparation, this one for the second formula or the corrector. The mixing ratios remain those of the product protocol, whether that is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxidizer\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eOxidizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nika-activator\" style=\"font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNika Activator\u003c\/a\u003e: the bowl does not change them. On a light surface the most intense pigments can leave a film if washing is put off, so the rule is to rinse straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eWhy a non-metallic bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause colouring and lightening protocols exclude contact with metal during mixing. That is why plastic bowls are the ones used at the technical bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eHow does it differ from Nika Bowl Black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour, capacity and grip. This one is light and semi-transparent, with a flat grip on the rim. The black one is dark and opaque, with a handle, and holds a different volume. Many technical benches keep both precisely to tell them apart at a glance when two formulas are running together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;font-weight:700;margin:1.15em 0 .4em\"\u003eDoes it stain with intense pigments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a light surface a film is possible if the mix dries inside the bowl. Washing it straight after use prevents this, and any film that does form does not alter the result of later preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:1.6em 0 .45em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash immediately after use with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, working the rim and the base, where product tends to sit. Dry it before putting it back into service: water left inside dilutes the next preparation. Do not leave it on hot surfaces, and do not use it as a container for anything other than colour, tone on tone and lightening. Capacity, dimensions and material specifications are available on request from cliCHair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58616302109053,"sku":"NKEXT01030","price":12.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5326\/7850\/files\/1024x1024_nkext_bowl_01.afdesign.webp?v=1788208998"}],"url":"https:\/\/clichair.ch\/collections\/nika-tools.oembed","provider":"cliCHair.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}