Choosing the right hair brush can make a significant difference in maintaining healthy hair and achieving desired styling results.
Hair care enthusiast Hailey Graham emphasised that different brushes serve specific purposes, from managing wet hair to distributing natural oils and promoting growth.
Understanding which brush to use for specific hair care needs can help prevent damage and enhance overall hair health.
Hailey identifies the wet brush as an essential tool for all hair types, dubbing it “the queen of all queens” in hair care.
Hailey recommends four brushes for optimal hair care
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This specialised brush is designed specifically to be gentle on wet hair, which is when strands are most vulnerable to damage.
The hair care enthusiast also noted that wet brushes are a crucial investment for everyone, regardless of hair type or specific hair goals, rating them “10 out of 10.”
Boar bristle brushes come in two popular varieties, each serving distinct purposes in hair care.
One type is particularly effective for managing oily roots, as its porous bristles help distribute natural scalp oils down the hair shaft.
The second variety excels in styling, with experts noting it’s particularly suited for creating sleek looks.
“If you’re into slicked-back buns or those tight looks, you’re going to want this, it’s going to make everything fall into place so nicely,” noted Hailey.
For those focused on hair growth, experts recommend bamboo brushes as an essential tool.
These specialised brushes are particularly effective at promoting blood circulation in the scalp.
Boar bristle brushes come in two popular varieties
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Hailey highlighted that the stimulating effect of bamboo brushes makes them particularly beneficial for those seeking to boost hair growth.
“It’s really great for making blood circulation flow and boosting hair growth,” the expert noted.
Wide-tooth combs serve multiple purposes in hair care routines, particularly for heat-styled hair.
“It is also good for in the shower if you’re doing a hair mask or conditioner to make sure it’s evenly distributed or dispersed all over your hair,” Hailey advised.
