Why brushes aren’t one-size-fits-all
Knowing which brush you should use to detangle your hair is important as brushes are not one-size-fits-all, which means that in order to get the complete benefits from brushing your hair, you should choose a customized brush designed for your hair type.
Did you know that haircare experts believe that using the correct style of hairbrush for your hair texture, type, and style can make a tremendous difference in your hair’s health? When you choose your brush, it’s important to use one that works with your hair, not against. Read: Faster results with less breakage.
The proper hairbrush is integral to excellent haircare. The difference is all in the bristles, as certain types of hair require certain bristles. There are several different types which include:
- Boar Bristles
- Boar and Nylon Bristles
- Tipped Metal Bristles
These unique bristle types are equipped to provide different hair types with the care that they need. When you’re considering which brush you should get, this is also the first thing to consider.
What brush should I use for detangling?
The type of hairbrush that you should use for detangling is entirely reliant on what type of hair you have. Still, some overarching principles apply to all of the different hair types.
First, we want to stress the importance of trying to work through any knots with your hands before you pick up a brush. Your fingers are softer than the gentlest of brushes, and they can feel the knots which means they have a greater understanding of them. That’s why we recommend that when you begin detangling, you start with your hands.
Once you’ve worked through as much as you can using your hands, it’s time to move to an actual hairbrush. It’s essential that you’re using the right type of hairbrush for detangling, especially because your hair is in a vulnerable state while it’s knotted. You’re going to have to be extra attentive to ensure that you don’t accidentally yank it out, and the wrong hairbrush can exacerbate this concern. By using the right brush, you’re significantly reducing the risk.
If you’re looking for a complete guide to detangling your hair the right way, we have one.
A boar bristle brush
If you have fine to medium hair, this brush is exactly the tool you need. The best part? It does work to effectively detangle hair, yes, but it also works whenever you want to smooth your locks or refresh your blowout—knots or not.
Boar bristle brushes are made of exactly what you might think they are, a boar’s bristles. The bristles are both pliable and durable, which means you can get a lot of use out of one of these brushes. Plus, the Prose brush uses only the root—a sign of luxury in the world of brushes. And not to worry. We want you to know that we share your commitment to cruelty free ingredients. Bristles used for our brushes are taken from deceased boars, who were not raised or killed for the development of any brushes.
A boar bristle brush is also ideal because it creates tension while you’re brushing your hair. Still, it’s soft and gentle, so you won’t experience tearing or splintering. This is especially important when you’re working to detangle your hair.
A boar & nylon bristles brush
If you have medium to thick hair, a hybrid boar and nylon bristles hairbrush can significantly help with your detangling efforts without damaging your hair. The bristles on this brush work to do two things. The longer nylon bristles stimulate your scalp and work to detangle the hair while the shorter boar bristles redistribute oil through the hair.
This brush is special because it detangles while benefiting your hair in several other ways. That’s why we’re so proud to share this brush with you; it’s a multifaceted tool that will help those with medium to thick hair experience shiny, tangle-free locks.
A tipped metal bristle brush
For those with thick or curly hair, we’ve got you covered. Sometimes your gorgeous strands get knotted, and you want to detangle with the least amount of hair loss and breakage. We also know how difficult it can be to find an effective, gentle brush. The Tipped-Metal Bristle brush uses wire bristles to detangle and add definition—all at the same time.
We like to say that this brush is resilient but also flexible. That means that it won’t shy away from detangling those tough knots but will do so in a way that won’t hurt your hair. A tipped metal bristle brush will give your mane the best of both worlds.
Conclusion
If your hair gets knotty, don’t panic. With these brushes created specifically for your unique hair type, you have all the tools you need to combat tough knots. Happy detangling!
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