By Eleanor Reader If you want great hair, you need great tools. Whether it’s detangling, creating or just making sure you look presentable enough to walk out the front door, nearly every hair situation calls for the use of a hair brush. We have picked our favourite types of hair brushes to help you walk away from every bad hair situation looking fabulous.
Rescu. spoke to ghd Ambassador and 2011 Hairdresser of the Year, Jayne Wild, about which types of brushes you need at home and what hair situations they’re extra handy for.
For Everyday Hair Dilemmas: The Paddle Brush
“A paddle brush is a great brush to just have on hand. It is perfect for long hair, but be careful not to split the ends when brushing!”
Rescu. Loves: For detangling and blow drying our way to hair perfection, we choose Brushworx Bamboo Cushion Paddle Brush. This brush is extremely comfortable to use and as an added bonus is made from eco-friendly bamboo, meaning no trees were sacrificed to help your hair look amazing.
RRP $18.95. Available from www.i-glamour.com.
For Frizzy Tresses: The Natural Bristled Brush
“Natural bristled brushes are best for wavy or curly hair as they smooth it out and give lots of body. These brushes feel lovely and gentle, but they do the job! The hair is kept nice and glossy and detangling is easy with minimal breakages or split ends.”
Rescu. Loves: Tame your tresses with ghd’s fantastic range of Natural Bristle Brushes. There are four sizes available, so if you have a short bob or long, thick waves, you are guaranteed to find one that works best with your style.
RRP $32 – $34. Available from www.ghdhair.com or ghd approved salons nationwide.
For Dull Hair: The Ceramic Brush
“Ceramic brushes are perfect for creating lots of volume and polishing your hair look. When blow drying, a great tip is use a natural bristled brush to smooth the hair out, then go over each section with a ceramic brush to give it that beautiful shiny finish.”
Rescu. Loves: Moroccanoil’s range of Ceramic Brushes are as good a quality as all their other products. The ceramic technology evenly distributes heat throughout the brush, decreasing drying time and keeping your hair healthy while adding an extra boost of shine.
Call 1300 437 436 for stocklists.
For Every Styling Situation: The Tail Comb
“Tail combs are great for sectioning hair. They are also the perfect tool to smooth out tight ponytails and lightly brush out curls or waves for a natural, bouncy look.”
Rescu. Loves: Never spend a fortune on something as simple as a comb. We love Scunci products because they are top quality and so affordable, so pick up one of their Grooming Tail Comb’s and section your way to a unique and beautiful hair style.
RRP $4.95. Available from Big W, Priceline and Target.
For Limp Locks: The Barrel Brush
“Barrel brushes are the ultimate tool for creating volume.”
Rescu. Loves: Forget juggling your hairdryer and barrel brush while trying to get a big boost of volume in your hair. Remington’s Hot Brush heats to 180°C, making big volume and gorgeous styles super easy to achieve.
RRP $43.95. Call 1800 623 118 for stockists.
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