What is Nika Paddle Brush?

Nika Paddle Brush is NIKA's professional flat brush for detangling, smoothing and shaping the hair, made for everyday styling in the salon and just as easy to use at home. Its wide rectangular head, with flexible bristles set on a cushioned pad, covers a large section at every stroke and leaves medium to long hair smooth, disciplined and ready to style. The cushion gives under the hand and follows the shape of the head, for brushing that feels light and comfortable.

Specifications

Who Nika Paddle Brush is for

• Long, medium-length and thick hair that needs fast, even detangling.
• A sleek, smooth surface before a ponytail, a bun or any pulled-back look.
• Daily brushing at home, morning and evening.
• The salon station: combing the hair through after the wash and smoothing the finish.

For drying with the airflow passing through the brush, or for shaping with a round barrel, the comparison below shows the right NIKA brush.

Key features

• Wide flat head: it covers a large section at every stroke, so long hair is detangled and smoothed in fewer passes.
• Cushioned pad: it flexes under the hand and follows the curve of the head for comfortable, even brushing.
• Flexible bristles: they glide through the lengths and give way on a knot, for gentle detangling.
• Flat handle with squared end: a steady grip, and the brush rests flat on the station.

Results

Hair detangled from roots to ends, smooth and disciplined, with a surface that reflects the light. Long hair feels soft and falls neatly, ready for a sleek blow-dry, a ponytail or an updo.

How to use Nika Paddle Brush

1. Start at the ends and work up towards the roots in short strokes, releasing knots gradually.
2. Hold the lengths above the section being brushed, so the pull stays on the brush and away from the scalp.
3. Once the lengths run free, brush from roots to ends in long strokes to smooth the surface.
4. On damp hair, brush with a light hand and let the cushion flex.
5. For a smooth blow-dry on long hair, keep the flat head under the section and follow it with the dryer airflow from roots to ends.
6. For a pulled-back look, brush the surface in the direction of the finished shape before gathering the hair.

For professionals

• Service: detangling at the station after the wash, smooth blow-dries on long hair, preparation and finishing of ponytails, buns and updos.
• At the station: it detangles and smooths; the vent brush takes care of the first drying phase and the round brushes build shape.
• After the wash: Miracle Keratin Spray on the damp lengths, brushed through before drying.
• Home care to recommend: Shimmer Smoothing Serum on the dry ends, smoothed with Nika Paddle Brush for a shiny finish.
• Formats: a single size.

Nika Paddle Brush compared

• vs Nika Vent Brush: a drying brush with a curved, vented head and nylon bristles with rounded tips, made for the blow-dry. Nika Paddle Brush suits detangling and smoothing long hair; Nika Vent Brush suits a quick first drying and lift at the roots.
• vs Flexion (L): an anti-knot detangling brush with mixed boar and nylon bristles on a flexible structure. Nika Paddle Brush suits covering large sections at every stroke; Flexion (L) suits targeted work on knots.
• vs NIKA Round Brush: round brushes for the blow-dry, in 25, 32, 45 and 53 mm diameter: Nika Round Brush 25mm, Nika Round Brush 32mm, Nika Round Brush 45mm and Nika Round Brush 53mm. Nika Paddle Brush suits a smooth, straight finish; a round brush suits shaping the blow-dry section by section.

FAQ

Which hair is Nika Paddle Brush best for?

Medium to long hair and thick hair, where the wide head takes more hair at every stroke. It is also pleasant for everyday brushing on shorter hair.

Can it be used on wet hair?

Yes, with a light hand and always starting from the ends. On very tangled, soaking hair, a wide-tooth comb opens the lengths first.

Is it suitable for the blow-dry?

Yes, for a smooth, straight blow-dry on long hair: the flat head keeps the section taut while the airflow follows from roots to ends.

How is it used in the salon service?

After the wash, to comb the hair through before the cut or the styling, and at the end of the service to smooth the surface before a ponytail or an updo.

Material and care

Flexible bristles set on a cushioned pad, black body with NIKA logo. Remove the hair from the bristles after every client, working it loose from the base of the pad. Wash regularly in lukewarm water with a little mild shampoo, rinse and let it dry fully with the bristles facing down, so no water stays inside the cushion. Avoid leaving the brush soaking and keep it away from hot surfaces. Replace it when the bristles bend or the cushion loses its spring.