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You want to detangle:<\/h2>\n

Straight, thin or very fine hair<\/h3>\n

To gently remove tangles without tearing your hair and causing splits, consider investing in something called a Wet Brush. It has soft, flexible bristles that slide through damp strands, unwinding tangles without excess aggression.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/span> To minimize breakage always start brushing your ends first (that\u2019s where tangles are typically worst), then slowly move upward, toward your roots.<\/p>\n

Curly or wavy hair<\/h3>\n

Because textured hair is especially vulnerable to snagging and knots, most professionals recommend using a detangling<\/a><\/span> tool that is extra gentle and won\u2019t grab at your strands. Your best option: a wide-tooth comb, which will gently work through stubborn knots, without pulling so hard it dismantles your hair\u2019s natural bend. To use, begin by gently detangling your ends, then work up toward your roots.<\/p>\n

You want to air dry or re-style:<\/h2>\n

Straight, thin or very fine hair<\/h3>\n

To set hair before it air dries\u2014or to reshape and polish it once it\u2019s dry\u2014your best bet is to use a cushion brush that doesn\u2019t tug or pull, such as a Mason Pearson. This brush type allows air to flow between your strands and the brush, enabling the bristles to glide over the surface of the hair, leaving it soft, smooth and super-shiny.<\/p>\n

Curly or wavy hair<\/h3>\n

To re-fluff or re-shape textured tresses, a Denman brush is the ticket. \u201cThis brush type has two distinct features\u2014it typically has nine rows of bristles and it\u2019s beveled\u2014which allows you to shape and define textured hair without pulling out curl or causing frizz,\u201d says Faith Huffnagle, Prose director of education and veteran stylist. \u201cFor best results, use the brush in an arched motion, focusing on the hair\u2019s underside,\u201d she suggests.<\/p>\n

You want to blow dry:<\/h2>\n

Straight, thin or very fine hair<\/h3>\n

You will be best served by a metal or ceramic round brush, which acts like a curling iron<\/a><\/span> when it\u2019s coupled with the heat of the blow-dryer. This multi-tasking tool will help you score volume, bend and curl (if you desire) as you dry.<\/p>\n

Curly or wavy hair<\/h3>\n

\u201cUsing a boar-bristle round brush or a nylon-boar mix will smooth the hair, condition the cuticle and create shine.\u201d says Huffnagle. \u201cThis brush type also provides enough tension to smooth, but won\u2019t pull too much, ripping or tearing fragile textured hair.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bleached hair<\/h3>\n

When it comes to choosing the right blow-drying brush, you should also consider whether your hair is fragile as a result of extreme blonding. \u201cIf your hair has been lightened significantly, you\u2019ll need to treat your vulnerable strands more like curly hair<\/a><\/span>, even if your strands are naturally straight or fine,\u201d says Huffnagle. Why? All that coloring has made your hair especially susceptible to breakage so you cannot use too much heat or too much tension. Your best strategy: Pair a natural bristle brush (like boar)<\/a><\/span> with medium heat. \u201cThis combination will condition and add shine<\/a><\/span> with minimal damage,\u201d says Huffnagle.<\/p>\n

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To create a customized Prose hair care regimen that supports your style and your strand type, you can get started here<\/a><\/span>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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