Detangling and Styling Brushes will not split or break the hair. The epoxy tips protect the scalp. Great for all hair types. Those with a ceramic thermal barrel that retain heat. What makes these brushes unique are the ball point epoxy tips that protect the scalp. The ceramic barrel eliminates frizz and creates silky smooth hair evenly spreading heat so hair dries faster. Did you know Ceramic emits negative ions when heated and assists in breaking down bacteria build-up.