The Ultimate Hairbrush Guide: Which One is Best for Your Hair Type?

You may think that brushing your hair seems like a no-brainer, but all of the shapes and sizes on display in the hairbrush aisle at your favourite beauty store each serve a purpose for specific hair types and styles. While it might be easy to grab whatever brush is on sale the next time you’re in need of a new replacement, if you’re experiencing stressed-out strands, your hairbrush may be the main culprit.

Nina Farrauto, hair and makeup artist at Batiste/Plutino Group stresses the importance of using the right brush, “Different styles of hairbrushes are better suited to different hair types, and the selection will affect the finish on the hair, manageability, as well as the health of the hair. Certain brushes could make some hair types fluffy, or silkier. They could get through the hair smoothly, or they might not penetrate the surface layers of your locks.”

Quality is also an important factor when choosing a brush, but a bigger price tag doesn’t always guarantee amazing hair. “Well-built professional quality brushes will run between $10-30 dollars each, and as long as you are choosing the right style and material for your needs, you should only need up to three or four brushes for personal use,” explains Farrauto.

Once the purchase is made, upkeep is just as crucial. Brushes not only detangle and style strands, but also remove skin from your scalp, dust, and environmental debris from your hair, and transfers oil from the scalp to hair ends. Farrauto suggests removing excess hair daily or weekly depending on your brushing habits, in addition to a monthly deep clean using a clarifying shampoo to break down product and oil remnants on your brush, and laying it facedown on a towel to dry.

So, how do you know what brush is right for your hair needs? We broke down the most widely used brushes and the types of tasks and hair they are best suited for.

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