Jan 9, 2015

Find the best hairbrush for your hair type

Best for detangling thick hair

For thick, coarse, long hair try a square nylon paddle brush. If you are a frequent hair mask user, keep this brush in the shower and use it to brush through the mask. It will ensure that every parched strand is drenched with hydration. Professional Black Paddle Cushion Hair Massage Brush Hairbrush Comb, $4, amazon.ca.

Best for detangling wet hair

For fine, thin, medium-length hair, use a comb with wide-set teeth to untangle knots. Ghd detangling comb, $27, sephora.ca.

Best for blowing out long, thick hair

If you like the rounded ends of a bouncy blowout, use a round brush. To cut down on drying thick hair, make it a ceramic round brush. Once heat is applied, the tourmaline and ceramic blend emits ions to help flatten, smooth and speed up drying time. Ion Cermanic Round V Pin Brush, $7, sallybeauty.com.

Best for blowing out fine hair

Fine-haired women should steer clear of metal brushes because they can heat up too fast and potentially burn the hair. Instead, opt for a boar bristle round brush. The bristles are gentle and will increase shine, while the rounded shape will help boost volume. Spornette Porcupine Boar-Bristle Nylon Bristle Round Brush, $20, birchbox.ca.

Best for a speedy blow dry

If you're in a rush and need to dry your hair quickly, try a vented brush. It allows more heat from the blow dryer to blast the hair directly. Goody Start Gel Vent Brush, $12, londondrugs.com.

Best for teasing

If you're after major boost of volume, enlist the assistance of a boar bristle teasing brush. Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Teasing Brush, $36, moroccanoil.com.

Best for all hair types

If you're looking to invest in a hair brush that will last you decades—seriously, it will—a Mason Pearson brush is what the hair professionals recommend. Mason Pearson Pocket Bristle All Boar Bristle Hair Brush, $120, canadabeautysupply.ca.

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