I prefer Jannie's method as it works very well. If you use hairspray or gel, then the ammonia solution is usually better. I found that 2 brushes cleaning each other does a better job faster than the special cleaning brush (yes, it's Fuller's). Don't forget to clean the brushes each time you shampoo to help prevent a buildup of the fibers.

If you're that big a stickler, yes. Individual removal, sanding, re-prep, re-paint. Buy better brushes next time. Or use rollers, pads, or sponge-brushes. Or spray. Or hire it done by someone who has such tools and knows how to use them. And tell them you expect perfection. Many contractors don't get that and really aren't up to the task. You must be specific.

Coming out of lurkdom due to a dire need for information. :) I have very curly hair. When pulled straight it is to the middle of my shoulder blades, but it draws up to shoulder length. Most days I wear it in a ponytail, because I run and work outside. Some days, I'd like it to look nice. I live in the South, with the humidity. I wear it long for two reasons: 1) my mother made me wear it short as a child, when all of the other girls had Marsha Brady hair. Everyone thought I was a boy. 2) If I wear it short, in the summer it looks like a Brillo pad. To those of you who referred to curl gel or other products, can you please be more specific? I want to be able to wash and go, partly because I've never figured out how to blow dry it without frizz. Also, I rarely want to take the time. I've tried a number of anti-frizz products, but have had no luck. Thanks in advance!

Below is a link. I think it has to do with the metal barrel, holding heat as you dry, helps with smoothing the hair etc. I did another test tonight. Side by side...one side with the new brush and the other side with my other round brush, all plastic with longer plastic bristles. Night and day and I'm tough customer when it comes to my hair. http://oliviagarden.com/ogi/brushes/nt-thermal.php