Hair brushes aren’t just for the Marcia Bradys out there! In case you’ve been toting around the same brush since before your first ghd, it’s time to detangle everything you know about the humble hair brush. Discover the best brushes for short, long, straight, curly, fine, thick and even wet hair.
by Anna McDougall
ghd Paddle Brush
The best brush to use when drying for a smooth, straight finish is the paddle of flat brush. The ghd Paddle Brush is suitable for long hair, features synthetic round-tipped bristles for easy detangling and smoothing troublesome tresses.
RRP: $34 available from ghd approved salons or ghd.com.au
John Frieda Large Thermal Round Brush Full Volume
Round brushes are designed for natural looking body and bounce be it at the roots, a kick in the middle, or a Kate-Middletonesque curl at the bottom. Rescu. loves the John Freida Large Thermal Round Brush Full Volume for taking our hair to va-va-voluminous new heights.
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Brushworx Styler Porcupine Teasing Brush
For your all your styling solutions for high drama hair you’re going to need a serious teasing brush. Designed for back combing, creating volume and teasing the Brushworx Styler Porcupine Teasing Brush has porcupine bristles that are perfect for taming for medium to coarse manes without the pull.
RRP: $5.95 available from i-glamour.com and Priceline
The Wet Brush Paddle Hair Brush
The Wet Brush Paddle Hair Brush is the The Wet Brush’s big sister and knows how to handle a big, wet, matted mess of hair. The bigger size detangles more hair without the pain factor. The massaging hair brush is great for all hairtypes and is not just for us; it’s suitable for men and kids.
RRP: $15.95
Michel Mercier Professional Detangling Hair Brush
There’s not point using the wrong brush for the wrong hairtype when attempting to tackle your locks and luckily Michel Mercier has taken the guess work out with each brush in a different colour to match your hair type. Rescu. loves the Green for Thick Hair brush with 428 bristles, each diffusing the pressure placed on the hair during brushing. Hair loss and hair damaged are reduced. It also comes in Pink for fine hair and Blue for normal hair.
RRP: $19.95 Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy and other selected pharmacies.
Lady Jayne Hair Extension Loop Brush
Sporting some silky extensions? Don’t ruin all that hard work with a harsh hair brush – the Lady Jayne Hair Extension Loop Brush is unlike any old brush and is your answer to extensions in mint condition. The no-bristle, loop brush will untangle the hair without causing any damage – genius!
RRP: $14.95
Avon Short Hair Brush
If your hair’s chic and short or a cute little crop, you don’t have to use a massive paddle! The Avon Short Hair Brush features scalp-stimulating nylon bristles and a plastic handle. nylon bristles are usually spaced quite apart and achieve a medium to strong grip on all hair types, especially those with medium density or finer strands.
RRP: $5.99
