The Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Round Brush has a specially coated center that retains heat for faster drying and styling. Tourmaline a gemstone that naturally releases negative ions is crushed into a fine powder and infused into the nylon bristles and barrel of this uniquely constructed tool. The ions tighten the cuticle layer and seal in natural oils reducing static electricity leaving hair shiny and silky. The Conair ceramic round brush coating has a powder layered over the metal base of the brush that evenly distributes and holds heat longer. This means hair dries faster than with your typical shaping brush. Get the style you want with minimal frustration when you use this device in coordination with a hair dryer or other hair care tools. Create curls or straighten out your tresses with the tourmaline round brush as a tool in your hair care arsenal. Featuring an easy to grab handle you can readily manipulate the tool to where you need it to be.