Kent Brushes & Combs NZ | Official Stockist | Zilion
Kent in New Zealand
Kent is a British maker of hairbrushes, combs and grooming tools with a long heritage in brush-making. It is known for pure bristle hairbrushes with wooden backs, handmade saw-cut combs, men's military brushes and shaving brushes, alongside modern ranges such as Pure Flow, Create and the colourful Pebble detangling brushes.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of Kent, with nearly 100 products listed. That covers everything from a $9.95 shampoo and scalp massage brush to luxury pure bristle brushes, beard brushes, folding pocket combs, shaving soap and bath brushes. If you are looking to buy Kent brushes online in NZ, you will find the full mix of everyday and heirloom tools here.
About Kent
Kent's reputation rests on materials and finishing. The traditional brushes use pure natural bristle set into beechwood or cherrywood, which helps carry the scalp's natural oils down the hair and leaves it smooth and glossy. Many combs are handmade and saw-cut, with rounded teeth that glide through hair rather than snag it, and several come in leather cases for travel.
The modern ranges are built for styling. Pure Flow combines vented heads, ceramic barrels and bristle and nylon mixes for faster blow-drying. Create is an affordable styling line of paddle, vented and ceramic round brushes. The PF series covers smoothing, volumising, curling, straightening and detangling, and Pebble brushes detangle wet or dry hair with flexible bristles.
The Kent Range
Brushes. Pure bristle Classic Shine brushes, ladies' oval and half round brushes in beechwood and cherrywood, men's military and club brushes, the Pure Flow and Create ranges, the PF styling series, Pebble detangling brushes and nylon quill brushes such as Headhog and Mini WoodyHog.
Combs. Handmade dressing table combs for fine or coarse hair, detangling and wide-tooth combs, tail and rat tail combs, rake and afro combs, folding pocket combs and combs in leather cases.
Beard Care. The BRD2 Beard Brush and BRD5 Monster Beard Brush, plus handmade and folding beard and moustache combs.
Shaving. Synthetic shaving brushes in medium, large and extra large, a pure grey badger brush, Luxury Shaving Soap in a dark wood bowl and refills, with duo and twin packs.
Body Care and Beauty Tools. A beechwood pure white bristle bath bat, shower exfoliating brush and extra row nail brush.
Hair Accessories. The full Kent hair tool collection in one place, including shampoo and scalp massage brushes in four colours and the Create Ceramic Round Brush Trio Bundle.
Top 10 Kent Products
- Kent CSGL Classic Shine Large Soft White Pure Bristle Hairbrush: soft pure white bristles for gentle detangling and a glossy finish on fine or delicate hair.
- Kent Pebble Detangling Brush in Gold: flexible bristles in a palm-sized pebble shape that ease out knots without pulling.
- Kent KCR7 Create 20mm Ceramic Round Hairbrush: a small ceramic barrel for tight curls, short hair and root lift.
- Kent Pure Flow Large Vented Fine Quill Paddle Brush: a vented paddle that lets air through for faster, smoother blow-drying.
- Kent PF03 Volumising 60mm Bristle Nylon Mix Round Brush: a large round brush for volume and bounce on longer hair.
- Kent LC8 Ladies Finest Cherrywood Pure Black Bristle Half Round Brush: pure bristle in cherrywood for smoothing and shaping.
- Kent BRD5 Monster Beard Brush: an oversized bristle and nylon beard brush for thick, long beards.
- Kent BK4S Medium Synthetic Shaving Brush Ivory: a medium synthetic knot that whips up a rich lather.
- Kent Luxury Shaving Soap in Dark Wood Bowl: a creamy lathering soap in a wooden bowl, with refills available.
- Kent NU19 Handmade OT Comb with Nail File in Leather Case: a handmade pocket comb and nail file in a leather case, an easy gift.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Kent Pure Flow 45mm Ceramic Round Brush ($49.99)
- Kent Shampoo and Scalp Massage Brush in Orange ($9.95)
- Kent MG3 Mens Military Hairbrush Oval ($111.99)
- Kent 9T 192mm Dressing Table Comb ($23.95)
- Kent A 5T Dressing Table Comb ($21.95)
- Kent 10T Large Handled Comb ($26.95)
- Kent SPC85 Mens Pocket Comb ($13.95)
- Kent PF05 Smoothing Narrow Oval Bristle Nylon Mix Brush ($34.99)
- Kent PF20 Detangling Large Quill Brush ($24.99)
- Kent PF06 Smoothing Narrow Bristle Nylon Mix Brush ($34.99)
Benefits of Kent
- Pure bristle shine. Natural bristle brushes help spread the scalp's oils along the hair for a smooth, glossy finish.
- Handmade combs. Saw-cut combs with rounded teeth glide through hair and are kind to the scalp.
- A brush for every job. Smoothing, volumising, curling, straightening, detangling and backcombing brushes in the PF series.
- Faster blow-dries. Pure Flow and Create vented and ceramic brushes let heat and air move through the hair.
- Grooming for men. Military brushes, beard brushes, folding pocket combs and shaving brushes and soap.
- Built to last. Wooden backs and quality bristle mean a good Kent brush can stay in your kit for years.
- Prices for every budget. From under $10 for a scalp massage brush to heirloom pure bristle brushes.
How to Choose the Right Kent Product
Fine or delicate hair: a soft pure bristle brush such as the CSGL Classic Shine, or a PF smoothing bristle and nylon mix brush.
Thick or long hair: a large paddle such as the PF19 or Pure Flow Large Vented Fine Quill Paddle, or a bristle and nylon mix brush that reaches through the lengths.
Knots and wet hair: a Pebble detangling brush, the PF20 Detangling Large Quill Brush or the 21T Detangling Comb.
Blow-dry volume and curls: ceramic round brushes. Choose 20mm for short hair and tight curls, 30mm to 45mm for medium hair and 50mm to 60mm for long hair and volume.
Men's grooming: the MG3 or MN1B military brush for short hair, an SPC85 or 82T folding pocket comb for the day, and a BRD2 or BRD5 beard brush.
Shaving: a BK4S or BLK4S medium synthetic brush with Kent Luxury Shaving Soap suits most faces; the BK8S and BLK12S are larger knots.
Gifts: handmade combs in leather cases, the shaving soap and brush duo or a pure bristle brush.
Why Shop Kent at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Zilion is an official stockist of Kent, so every order is genuine stock.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a pure bristle brush or a shaving set.
- Fast dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am go out the same business day.
- Bundles. The Create Ceramic Round Brush Trio, shaving soap and brush duo and twin packs, alongside our wider Brushes and Combs collections.
- Real help. Not sure which brush suits your hair? Email care@zilion.co.nz and our team will help.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We send Kent nationwide, from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in between. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7. A Kent comb or brush also makes an easy gift to send to someone in another city.
Kent FAQs
Where is Kent from?
Kent is a British brand of hairbrushes, combs and grooming tools with a long heritage in brush-making.
What is a pure bristle hairbrush?
It is a brush made with natural bristle rather than plastic or nylon. Pure bristle helps spread the scalp's natural oils down the hair, which smooths the cuticle and adds shine.
Which Kent brush is best for fine hair?
A soft pure bristle brush such as the CSGL Classic Shine Large Soft White Pure Bristle Hairbrush is gentle on fine, delicate hair.
Which Kent brush is best for thick hair?
Choose a brush that reaches through the lengths, such as a large quill paddle, a Pure Flow vented paddle or a bristle and nylon mix brush.
What is the difference between pure bristle and a bristle and nylon mix?
Pure bristle gives the most shine and smoothing. A bristle and nylon mix adds nylon quills that penetrate thicker hair and detangle more easily, while the bristle still smooths.
What is the Kent Pure Flow range?
Pure Flow is a styling range with vented heads, ceramic round barrels and bristle and nylon mixes designed to help air move through the hair for faster blow-drying.
What is the Kent Create range?
Create is an affordable styling range with short handle vented, folding, paddle, porcupine, ball-tipped round and 20mm, 30mm and 50mm ceramic round brushes.
What is the Kent PF series?
PF brushes are named by job: smoothing, volumising, curling, straightening, detangling and backcombing. Examples are the PF05 Smoothing Narrow Oval, PF03 Volumising 60mm and PF18 Straightening Fine Quill Paddle.
What is a ceramic round brush for?
A ceramic barrel holds heat from your hair dryer, which helps shape curls and volume faster and reduces frizz.
Which size round brush should I choose?
20mm suits short hair and tight curls, 30mm to 45mm suits medium lengths, and 50mm to 60mm suits long hair and big volume.
What is the Kent Pebble detangling brush?
It is a palm-sized detangling brush with flexible bristles that ease out knots in wet or dry hair. It comes in gold, matt black and fun designs such as Bee, Ladybug and Hedgehog.
Is the Pebble brush good for children?
Yes. Its gentle, flexible bristles and fun designs make it popular for children's hair, which is often prone to tangles.
What is a military hairbrush?
A military brush has no handle and is held in the palm. Kent's MG3 and MN1B men's military brushes use pure bristle for smoothing short hair.
What is the Kent Shampoo and Scalp Massage Brush?
It is a small brush with soft, flexible bristles that helps spread shampoo evenly and gently massage the scalp while you wash. It comes in blue, green, orange and purple.
Are Kent combs handmade?
Many are. Kent's handmade combs are saw-cut with rounded teeth, which helps them glide through hair without snagging.
Which Kent comb suits thick or coarse hair?
A wide-tooth comb such as the R 9T 192mm Dressing Table Comb for thick hair or the R5T Handmade 165mm comb, or the SPC86 afro comb for very curly hair.
Which Kent comb is best for detangling?
The 21T Detangling Comb and the 10T Large Handled Comb are good choices for working through knots.
Does Kent make pocket combs?
Yes. Options include the SPC85 Mens Pocket Comb, the 82T large folding pocket comb, the A 20T folding comb and handmade combs in leather cases.
Which Kent comb is best for styling?
The 8T tail comb and SPC82 rat tail comb are good for parting and sectioning, and the SPC84 5 Prong comb helps lift and style.
Which Kent brush is best for beards?
The BRD2 Beard Brush suits most beards, and the BRD5 Monster Beard Brush is designed for thick, long beards.
Does Kent make beard combs?
Yes. The 81T handmade beard and moustache comb and the 87T folding beard and moustache comb are both available.
What Kent shaving brushes are available?
We stock BK4S, BK8S and BLK4S synthetic brushes, the BLK12S extra large synthetic brush and the BK2 pure grey badger shaving brush.
Synthetic or badger shaving brush?
Synthetic brushes are soft, dry quickly and lather easily, while badger is the traditional choice. Both work well with Kent Luxury Shaving Soap.
What is Kent Luxury Shaving Soap?
It is a creamy lathering shaving soap presented in a dark wood bowl. Refills and twin packs are available, as is a duo with the BK4S brush.
How do I use a shaving brush and soap?
Soak the brush in warm water, swirl it on the soap to load it, then build the lather on your face in circular motions before shaving.
How do I clean a Kent hairbrush?
Remove hair regularly. Wash nylon brushes in warm soapy water; for wooden pure bristle brushes, clean the bristles with a little shampoo and water, avoid soaking the wood, and dry bristles down.
How do I care for a handmade comb?
Wash it in warm soapy water, rinse and dry it. Avoid leaving it in direct sun or near high heat.
Can I use a pure bristle brush on wet hair?
It is best to detangle wet hair with a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush, then use a pure bristle brush on dry hair for smoothing and shine.
What are Kent bath and body brushes?
Kent makes a beechwood pure white bristle bath bat, a shower exfoliating brush and an extra row nail brush for body care.
Which Kent brush is best for straightening when blow-drying?
The PF18 Straightening Fine Quill Paddle Brush and the Pure Flow Large Vented Fine Quill Paddle are designed for smooth, straight blow-dries.
Which Kent brush is best for backcombing?
The PF16 Back-Combing Brush is made for adding root volume and texture.
Is Kent a good gift?
Yes. Pure bristle brushes, combs in leather cases and the shaving soap and brush duo are popular gifts.
Do Kent brushes last a long time?
With regular cleaning and dry storage, good quality brushes and handmade combs can last for many years.
Is Zilion an official Kent stockist?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of Kent, and every product we sell is genuine.
How many Kent products does Zilion stock?
We list nearly 100 Kent products, including brushes, combs, beard tools, shaving products and bath brushes.
How much do Kent brushes cost at Zilion?
Prices range from $9.95 for a scalp massage brush and around $12 to $40 for most combs, to over $100 for luxury pure bristle and military brushes. Every price is shown in NZ dollars.
Does Zilion sell Kent bundles?
Yes. We stock the Create Ceramic Round Brush Trio Bundle, the Luxury Shaving Soap and BK4S brush duo, and twin packs of shaving soap and refills.
How much does shipping cost for Kent orders?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How quickly will my Kent order arrive?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
What is your returns policy?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind; return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply. If an item arrives damaged or faulty, email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery.
Can I return a used brush or comb?
No. For hygiene reasons, used brushes and combs cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver to PO Boxes, and Zilion ships within New Zealand only.
Can I track my Kent order?
Yes. Once your order is dispatched you will receive an email with a tracking link.
What if my Kent brush arrives damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos, and we will arrange a replacement or refund.
Which Kent brush suits curly hair?
Detangle curls when wet with a wide-tooth comb or the 21T Detangling Comb, then use a detangling brush or your fingers to shape. Avoid brushing curls when dry if you want definition.
Does Kent make travel brushes?
Yes. The MC4 Travel Hairbrush, KCR10 Create Folding Hairbrush, AS10 folding brush, PF10 handbag brush and folding combs all suit travel.
Which Kent brushes suit short hair?
The KFM2 and KFM3 gel stylers, the KFM4 folding styler and military brushes such as the MG3 work well on short styles.
Can I buy Kent brushes for a salon?
Yes. The PF series, Pure Flow and Create ranges are popular with stylists. Email care@zilion.co.nz if you need several of one brush.
How can I get advice on Kent brushes?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type and how you style it, and our team will recommend the right Kent brush or comb.
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