A system of hair styling brushes comprising a thermal plate situated over a resilient cushion member having bristles integrated with the resilient cushion member and extending through and away from the thermal plate, with an air break, or gap, between the thermal plate and resilient cushion member. The thermal plate assists shaping, shining, and drying of hair when used with a blow dryer. Further, the thermal plate covers the elastomeric materials forming the resilient cushion member, making the elastomeric materials less susceptible to degradation.