Have you ever gone to the store to get a new brush? It’s likely you have – unless you’re Queen Elisabeth, who just went to the grocery store for the first time in her life last week! Chances are you we’re confident while you walked into the store, thinking you’d just replace your old hairbrush with a new one, simple as that. However, picking out a hairbrush can be quite the task; simple… not so much. So there you are, standing with a heard of hairbrush options in front of you, figuring out which set of bristles is right for you.
Well… what do you do? At this point, you’re left with a few choices. One option is to try to find the brush the best resembles the one you’re replacing. Another option is to pull out your smartphone and start Googling which brush does what. Both options are reasonable but not optimal. However, as an avid reader, you have a leg-up. That’s because going forward, this article gives you all the information you need to know so that you can choose the right hairbrush for you.
Paddle Brush
The oh-so-popular paddle brush has been a hairbrush staple for years, and for good reason too! Typically, paddle brushes are manufactured with flexible plastic bristles that have small, round caps on the tips of each bristle. These caps are great for stimulating the scalp, which not only feels good, but is also helpful for those who are experiencing hair loss. The paddle brush is also great to detangle and smooth hair prior to straightening.
Teasing Brush
The teasing brush is so tiny, with only two or three rows of bristles it looks a lot like a comb. It is typically made with two different bristle types incorporated into the brush, which work together to give you optimal lift. Whether you need lots of volume or just a little bit, this is the perfect brush for the job.
Detangling Brush
One of the most popular brushes today, the detangling brush has become the hair-brush-holy-grail to those who have chronically tangled hair and those who have children (because what child doesn’t have unruly hair?). The detangling brush is great because it is made with extra-long bristles which bend while you brush. This means that when coming to a snarl, it loosens the hair, rather than pulling the hair the most other brushes do. This brush causes much less pain and much less breakage compared to other brushes.
Straightening Brush
This brush looks almost exactly like a pair of salad tongs with bristles on the inside. It’s basically two brushed attached together. Just like with a flat iron, you’ll use it by placing a small section of hair in the center and closing the brushes shut. As you pull down, use a blow dryer and you’ll notice amazing straightening results!
Vented Brush
This hair tool may look outdated, but it is actually superior in solving a very modern problem: static. That’s right, the vented brush, while not the best at detangling, is a tool that every woman should have in her arsenal, especially during the dry winter months.
