Which hair brush suits you? The Boozyshop brush guide

The short answer

Mostly struggling with tangles after washing? Go for the Detangling Brush. Want to be dry faster? Then the new Vented Paddle Blow Dry Hair Brush is your brush. For smooth, shiny hair every day choose the Styling and Detangling Hair Brush, and for a sleek ponytail or bun the Smoothing Hair Brush. Got curls? Grab the Curly Styling Brush. Want root volume while blow-drying? Then it's the Finger Hair Brush.

The brushes compared

Brush	Best for	Wet or dry	Bristles
Detangling Brush	Getting tangles out	Wet and dry	Flexible plastic
Vented Paddle Blow Dry Hair Brush	Faster blow-drying	Wet and dry	Flexible plastic
Styling and Detangling Hair Brush	Smooth and shiny, daily	Dry or towel-dried	Boar bristles and nylon
Smoothing Hair Brush	Slick styles and flyaways	Dry or slightly damp	Boar and synthetic
Curly Styling Brush	Defining curls	Wet	Synthetic
Finger Hair Brush	Volume while blow-drying	Wet and dry	Boar bristles and nylon

Detangling Brush: for tangles after washing

After washing, your hair is at its most tangled and also at its most fragile. The Detangling Brush glides through wet hair, even when it's thick or curly, without pulling. Start at the ends and work your way up. In the shower you can use it to spread your conditioner at the same time, so every strand gets some.

Vented Paddle Blow Dry Hair Brush: faster blow-drying

Our newest brush. The head is open, so the warm air from your hairdryer flows straight through instead of bouncing off it. Your hair dries faster and spends less time under heat. Brush along while you blow-dry, from root to tip. The wide, flat head lets you work big sections at once.

Styling and Detangling Hair Brush: the brush for every day

This one combines real boar bristles with nylon pins. The nylon pins detangle, the boar bristles spread the natural oil from your scalp over your lengths. That gives shine and less frizz, without extra product. Use it on dry or towel-dried hair. The first few times a couple of bristles may come loose and it can smell a little of natural material, which fades by itself.

Smoothing Hair Brush: for a slick look

A wide brush with boar and synthetic bristles and a wooden handle. It flattens loose strands, so you use it for a high ponytail, a sleek bun or slicked-back hair. Brush your hair tightly back, tie it up and then smooth down the last flyaways. Add a wax stick and it stays in place all day.

Curly Styling Brush: defining curls

A regular brush pulls curls apart and that gives you frizz. The Curly Styling Brush has flexible teeth on the side that keep your curls together instead. Work on wet hair with your styling product in, in sections. Comb out the tangles first and then twist the brush through your strand with a rolling motion. More for curls can be found in the curly girl method.

Finger Hair Brush: volume while blow-drying

This brush follows the shape of your head, with nylon and boar bristles. While blow-drying you lift your roots with it, and the air flows through the openings. The result is more volume and shine. You can use it on wet and dry hair, and it feels nice on your scalp.

Handy to have as well

For a sharp parting and a smooth ponytail on the go there's the compact Ponytail Styling Brush. Want to lay your baby hairs and edges down neatly? Then you need the Dual Edge & Comb Brush, with a brush side and a comb side. And during washing, or together with a hair oil, you massage your scalp with the Scalp Massaging Brush.

How to brush without damage

• Always start at the ends and work up to the roots.
• Wet hair is fragile: use a brush with flexible bristles, like the Detangling Brush or the Vented Paddle.
• Boar bristles work best on dry or towel-dried hair.
• Remove the hair from your brush after use and wash it every now and then with a little shampoo.

All brushes and combs can be found in hair brushes and combs.

Frequently asked questions

Which brush is best for wet hair?

The Detangling Brush or the Vented Paddle Blow Dry Hair Brush. Both have flexible bristles that give, so they don't pull on fragile wet hair.

What's the difference between the Styling and Detangling and the Smoothing Hair Brush?

Both have boar bristles for shine. The Styling and Detangling has nylon pins and is the all-rounder for every day. The Smoothing Hair Brush has a wide head and is made to lay your hair down sleekly for a ponytail, bun or slick-back.

I have curls, which brush do I need?

The Curly Styling Brush on wet hair to define your curls. Want to get the tangles out first? Do that with the Detangling Brush in the shower.

Which brush makes blow-drying faster?

The Vented Paddle Blow Dry Hair Brush. The air from your hairdryer flows through the open head, so your hair is dry sooner. Want volume as well? Then choose the Finger Hair Brush.