6 Hairbrushes We Rate
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6 Hairbrushes We Rate

When it comes to preventing breakage and keeping hair sleek and shiny, investing in the right brush is essential. From padded designs to dedicated de-tanglers, here are some of our favourites…
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Super Lemon Drop Detangling Brush, £18 | Drybar

Best For: Knots

Why We Love It: Brought to you by blow-dry expert Drybar, this wonder brush will be a godsend if hair loss is your primary concern. Gently detangling pesky knots, especially after a wash, the flexible bristles work well on both wet or dry hair to prep strands for styling. Thanks to a cushioned base and soft ball-style tips, it’s also incredibly gentle.

Available at Harrods.com

Treatment Brush, £14.24 | Wet Brush

Best For: In The Shower

Why We Love It: If you’re someone who suffers with severe knots, consider this your hair saviour. Made using something called AquaVent technology, drainage holes and soft, rounded bristles, this brush will help hydrate parched strands, prevent matted knots and seal your cuticles for shinier, healthier-looking hair.

Available at LookFantastic.com

Ultimate Hairbrush, £14.45 (was £17) | Tangle Teezer

Best For: All-Around Hair Health

Why We Love It: Beauty fans are bound to be familiar with the ubiquitous Tangle Teezer, but this ‘Ultimate’ version takes things to the next level. Best used to style dry hair, it features uniquely aligned bristles that are designed to glide effortlessly through strands without any snags. Use it to achieve a range of looks from sleek ponytails to voluminous waves – customers rave about its compatibility with extensions and weaves, too.

Available at LookFantastic.com

Hair Brush, £45 | Handle

Best For: Blow Drys

Why We Love It: It might be the priciest option of the bunch, but the innovation behind this brush is second to none. Designed to evenly distribute heat via expertly spaced bristles, it can help you achieve a salon-worthy blow dry at home – plus, it’s great for daily styling and detangling both wet and dry hair. It also distributes the hair’s natural oils, promoting better growth, shine and strength. 

Available at HandleRecycling.com


Vegan Boar Bristle Brush, £24 | Briogeo

Best For: Frizzy Hair

Why We Love It: This tool is 100% vegan – it emulates the effect of an animal-derived fibre to detangle a range of hair types. Thanks to its smartly placed multi-layered bristles, the brush glides through hair with ease, softening, smoothing and preventing frizz and static.

Available at CultBeauty.com

Paddle Brush, £23 | GHD

Best For: Thick Or Long Hair

Why We Love It: Equipped with a broad flat base and large surface area, this is the ultimate brush for long-to-mid length or thick hair. Use it to quickly detangle large sections and brush through strands without generating static. Ergonomically designed, this is the kind of reliable, multipurpose tool worth having.

Available at LookFantastic.com

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