If you’ve had the same wooden hairbrush for years then it’s time definitely time to update it. That’s because like anything else, eventually your brush will show signs of wear and tear. Experts recommend a hairbrush change around every year (assuming you use yours twice daily).
Your hair will reap the benefits of a good quality brush so don’t skimp on something cheap without looking into its benefits, the material it’s made out of and its bristles. The better the hair brush, the better your hair will be. As with any type of hair tool, whether heated or non-heated, it’s always best to choose a good quality hair tool when styling hair. So if your brush has seen better days, our guide will help you make the best decision for your hair type.
We have included our top choices below. See the full article below for a detailed review of each option.
Hair brush types
Paddle brush
Paddle brushes come in different sizes and shapes. There are small paddle brushes you can carry on the go, and there are large paddle brushes that are handy when you’re styling at home. They typically come in square or round shape. Think of paddle brushes as your typical hair brush to detangle and smooth out your hair. They might suffice for a blow-drying if you have short or medium-length fine hair. If you have longer, thicker hair, use a paddle brush for a rough blow-dry and then continue styling with a round brush.
Vent brush
A vent brush is meant for detangling and taming frizz. A vent brush is good for short or medium hair length. It can be used as a blow-drying tool, and it can add volume to hair thanks to vents placed behind the bristles. And you guessed it—the vents allow for faster drying time.
Round metal brush
This is a go-to brush for big bouncy blow-outs. You can choose the type of bristles based on your needs, as well as brush features (such as vents) for what feels best on your hair texture. Round metal hair brushes are known to add volume while blow-drying. They come in various sizes, so you can choose the size of the brush depending on the look you are going for. Newer technologies of round metal brushes include ionic and ceramic hair brushes. These brushes are said to shorten drying time, while creating your desired look.
Combs
Combs come in wide tooth or fine tooth. Use a wide tooth comb to detangle and to comb while hair is wet. Fine tooth combs can be used on fine hair, and they can be used as a styling tool for teasing thicker hair.
Teasing brush
Also known as a ‘backbrushing’ brush, these can add volume to specific areas of your hair. These days, it’s trendy to tease your hair at the crown and create up-dos with this technique. Teasing brushes are typically rectangular shaped with tightly packed bristles.
Caring for your hair brushes
Just like your other beauty tools need a revamp every so often, so do your hair brushes! As time goes on, the texture of your hair changes along with styles and treatments, so be sure to use the correct brush for your hair type. Hair brushes can get saturated with product build-up and dirt over time. You can extend the life of your hair brushes by regularly cleaning them. When you purchase hair brushes, look at the labels for cleaning instructions. Most hair brushes can be easily shampooed.
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