What is Nika Vent Brush?

Nika Vent Brush is NIKA's professional drying brush for the blow-dry: its curved, vented head lets the dryer's airflow pass through the brush while nylon bristles with rounded tips detangle the hair and lift it at the roots. It is made for the first phase of the blow-dry, from wet to almost dry, on every hair type, in the salon and at home. The textured handle keeps a secure grip even with damp hands.

Specifications

Who Nika Vent Brush is for

• Every hair type, from fine to thick, from straight to curly.
• The first drying phase before the round brush, while the hair is still wet.
• Natural, airy blow-dries with lift at the roots, also at home without round-brush technique.
• Salon stations that want a quick, practical brush for the start of every blow-dry.

For smoothing long hair or for shaping with a round barrel, the comparison below shows the right NIKA brush.

Key features

• Vented head: the wide openings between the bars let the airflow pass through the brush and reach the hair from both sides.
• Curved head: it follows the curve of the head, so the bristles reach the roots and lift them.
• Nylon bristles with rounded tips: they glide through the lengths, detangle while drying and slide smoothly over the scalp.
• Textured handle with hanging hole: a secure grip during the blow-dry, and the brush hangs ready at the station.

Results

Hair dried evenly, detangled and with natural lift at the roots, light and full of movement. Ready to wear as a soft, airy blow-dry or to be finished with a round brush.

How to use Nika Vent Brush

1. Towel-dry the hair and detangle it gently, starting from the ends.
2. Place the brush under the section at the roots and follow it with the dryer, from roots to ends.
3. Let the curve of the head rest against the head and lift the roots with a slight upward movement.
4. Keep the airflow along the lengths, from roots to ends, and keep the nozzle moving.
5. Work section by section until the hair is almost dry.
6. For a sculpted finish, switch to a round brush; for a natural finish, complete the drying with Nika Vent Brush.
7. Clear the hair from between the bars regularly, so the airflow passes freely.

For professionals

• Service: the first drying phase of every blow-dry, and quick natural blow-dries with lift at the roots.
• At the station: it takes the hair from wet to almost dry; the round brushes then build the shape and the paddle brush smooths the lengths.
• After the wash: Miracle Keratin Spray on the damp lengths before drying.
• Home care to recommend: Shimmer Smoothing Serum on the ends at the end of the blow-dry, for a smooth, shiny finish.
• Formats: a single size.

Nika Vent Brush compared

• vs Nika Paddle Brush: a flat brush with a wide solid head and flexible bristles on a cushioned pad. Nika Vent Brush suits drying and lift at the roots; Nika Paddle Brush suits detangling and smoothing long hair.
• vs Flexion (L): an anti-knot detangling brush with mixed boar and nylon bristles on a flexible structure. Nika Vent Brush suits the blow-dry phase; Flexion (L) suits targeted detangling before and after styling.
• 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 Vent Brush suits the first drying and a natural finish; a round brush suits shaping the blow-dry section by section.

FAQ

What is Nika Vent Brush used for?

For drying the hair with the dryer while detangling it and lifting the roots: the vented head lets the airflow pass through the brush.

Why is the head vented?

The openings between the bars let warm air pass through the brush, so the airflow reaches the hair from both sides and the section dries evenly.

Can it be used on wet hair?

Yes: the phase from wet to almost dry is exactly where it works best. Detangling always starts from the ends.

When is it time to switch to a round brush?

When the hair is almost dry and the shape has to be built section by section, with the diameter chosen for the length of the hair.

Material and care

Curved vented head with open bars, nylon bristles with rounded tips, metal collar and black textured handle with hanging hole. Remove the hair from the bristles and from between the bars after every client. Wash regularly in lukewarm water with a little mild shampoo, rinse and let it dry fully with the bristles facing down. Avoid leaving the brush soaking or resting on hot surfaces, and avoid holding the dryer nozzle against it at close range. Replace it when the bristles bend or lose their rounded tips.