Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush

Yes. It is designed for detangling and blow-dry styling, and Aveda calls it ideal for smoothing hair during blow-drying.

Brush vertically to detangle and horizontally to smooth. To straighten, blow-dry damp hair using the large flat surface to flatten it.

9.9 by 3.4 inches, and Aveda describes it as lightweight.

It is intentional. The gap near the bottom middle of the pad provides ventilation and helps the brush drain after washing, so water doesn't pool inside the cushion.

Yes. Aveda made it for smoothing hair while blow-drying to create smooth, straight styles.

Yes. The drainage hole is there for after the brush has been washed: let the water run out and the brush dry fully.

The carton is made with 90% post-consumer recycled fiber.

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, as long as it is unused and in its original box. If it is the wrong item, tell us within 7 days and we send the right one first; defects are covered by our 90-day warranty, replacement first.