Best Hair Brushes for Every Hair Type

The Denman Hair Brush, aka the holy grail for curly girls. Whether you have looser curls, 3a to 4c textured hair, whether you want to create ringlets or need a good detangler – the Denman will tick every box in a way that other brushes just cannot. Smoothing, shaping, polishing or styling, the Denman has gained cult status and is one of the most reviewed brushes on Youtube. For those who want just the right brush for their hair, the Denman has a range of options. You can choose from their selection which includes a variation of spike rows and bristles depending on your hair type.

This brush is a great all-rounder, an everyday brush that you can use in the morning and throw in your bag for a quick touch up later. Don’t worry about overuse as the ball-tipped bristles mean snagging will not be an issue – good news to children all over the world, ouch free brushing for the win! Whether your hair is short, mid length or long this brush will give you stress free detangling for the entire family. Another great selling point is the ridged handle which will allow you to brush with ease, even if your hands are slick with hair product. A great little brush on both wet and dry hair.

As the name suggests, the Wet Brush is known for superior detangling on wet hair – but it’s also good on dry hair too. The ultra-soft Intelliflex bristles glide through tangles and knots with ease, meaning less pain, breakage and split ends. In fact, Wet Brush say their brushes cause over 45% less damage with 55% less effort – big claims but online reviews appear to agree. A good all-rounder on all hair types, the Wet Brush has won awards for its innovative brush design. So, if you are after healthier hair and stress free detangling, you may want to give the Wet Brush a try.

Don’t be fooled by the unusual look of this brush – it’s super effective when it comes to detangling all hair types. Consider this a public service announcement: if wash day has you setting aside hours to detangle your hair, give this brush a try, it will save you time and energy. This brush is especially good for 4c hair, it will detangle even the most intricate knots without snagging and is great for pulling conditioner through to your ends. For those with tighter curls, remember to start at your ends and work your way up the hair shaft for safer detangling.

This is the kind of brush you take out in the ladies’ toilets just to show off – it’s cute AF. More than that, the Wet Brush Pro Flex Dry is great for detangling due to the bristles and the flexible head – one recent reviewer said it combed through her hair ‘like butter’. The best thing about this brush is the open vented design – this makes it great for detangling wet or semi dry hair or for using with a hair dryer. There is nothing to block the air from getting to your hair and the brush is not left feeling soggy either. A great little brush with many user-friendly attributes!

An absolute classic, the Crave Naturals Glide Thru Detangling Brush gained cult like status soon after it launched. Mothers all over the world rejoiced as it made pain free detangling a breeze –  it’s also a great brush for damaged hair. It’s all down to the innovative design of the bristles that separate the hair sideways and unravel tangles rather than just dragging them out.

Then there is the shape which gives great grip for working on very long or very thick hair. For extension or wig wearers this is the brush for you – it won’t tear the hair out from the weft, but will detangle and smooth effectively. This is a compact brush that makes a big impact.

The REVLON Detangle & Smooth is another great brush for everyday use. No ‘out there’ design, no bells or whistles, but still a contender. This is a good round brush for all occasions. This brush works well on wet and dry hair and the soft bristles minimise damage to the hair shaft. A great grab and go brush, for when you simply want to detangle your hair – no more, no less.

You just can’t beat a paddle brush for tackling frizz. Regardless of how unmanageable your hair has become, this Boar Bristle Paddle brush will have you smooth and shiny in no time. Slept on your hair and woke up like a banshee? Moisture got to you and now walking around with a frizz ball on your head? This is a sturdy option and will have you sorted out in just a few strokes. The Boar Bristle Paddle Hairbrush is best for thick, unruly, longer hair – but still a reliable option for tackling frizz on any hair type.