What's The Perfect Hair Brush For You?

You already know that brushing your hair is very important in keeping your hair smooth and tangle-free, but did you ever think that you may be using the wrong brush?

Here's the perfect hair brush for you, based on your hair type!

Hair Brush For Straight Hair

It's so easy to choose a hairbrush for straight-haired people that this section almost feels like a trick.

To tell the truth, most hair brushes do well with straight hair, simply because there isn't much figure there that you would want to maintain anyway. As long as the brush can remove your hair's knots and tangles, it should be fine to use.

However, we did promise the perfect hair brush, so we'll give you your options.

Detangling hair brush

Detangling hair brush teeth don't usually point straight down. They curve very slightly towards each other, forming a kind of narrow concave where your hair passes through. This unique design helps detangle your tangles and undo the knots as you're going through your strands.

Author's note: I personally have been using a detangling comb for years, ever since I was in college. I had waist-length hair back then so combing was a big and bothersome issue, especially if I had tangles. Detangling combs have been such a lifesaver for me that I currently have three of the exact same comb lying around my house.

Boar-bristle brush

Like its name implies, boar bristle brushes are hair brushes that have boar bristles instead of actual teeth.

They're highly regarded in the hair industry for their numerous benefits for hair. Not only does brushing with a boar-bristle brush distribute essential oils evenly throughout your scalp and strands, but it also has the ability to make your hair appear more voluminous.

Author's note: Boar-bristle brushes are a must-have for anyone who has straight hair! I have one myself and I greatly treasure that baby. I use it every night before I go to sleep and it helps keep my hair so smooth and soft even when I wake up in the morning.

Hair Brush For Curly Hair

If you have thick, curly hair, you should try to avoid brushing your hair with an actual brush. Most of the time, you're just risking damaging your hair.

Now, the thing about curly hair is, it's actually more brittle when it's dry than when it's wet. That's why you should only comb your hair while you're applying conditioner in the shower. Conditioner helps soften and smoothen your strands, making it easier for you to comb your hair thoroughly.

Wide-toothed detangling comb

Speaking of comb, the perfect hair 'brush' for you if you have curly hair is a wide-toothed detangling comb. Like this name implies, this comb comes with very large teeth to remove all the remaining knots and tangles on your hair.

Hair Brush For Wavy Hair

For wavy hair, it really depends on the intensity of waves that you have. If they're a bit looser, you can use a detangling comb like the one recommended for straight hair. The curved design of the teeth helps to keep your hair's natural waves, while helping you sort out tangles as well.

Meanwhile, if you have smaller or tighter waves that are already bordering on big curls, it's best if you use a round brush.

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