15 Best Hair Brushes for Every Hair Type 2023

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From boar bristle detanglers to frizz-fighting and scalp-stimulating picks.

When it comes to a building haircare routine, there are certain products and tools that are indispensable. Clarifying shampoos and nourishing conditioners are of course no-brainers, as are anti-frizz formulas and hair styling tools, but hair brushes are perhaps the most essential of the bunch.

The right brush will make all the difference by undoing knots, smoothing out flyaways, and taming your mane without damaging it. But since haircare is very personal, choosing the best one for you all comes down to your hair texture or type. Luckily, there are several varieties on the market to choose from—ranging from paddle and vent brushes to detanglers and boar bristle options—that'll suit your specific haircare needs. Whether you have fine and straight hair or thick and curly hair, or you fall somewhere in between, here are the best hair brushes that will leave you with coveted luscious locks.

Ask any hairstylist (or T&C editor) what their go-to brush is and they'll likely name Mason Pearson. Perfect for all hair types, the English brand's cult-favorite brush features soft boar bristles that gently stimulate the scalp and glide through hair seamlessly, leaving no damage behind.

Bid matted hair au revoir with a paddle brush from the French favorite brand. Made of 100 percent natural boar bristles, this detangler gently loosens knots without pulling and breaking hair, leaving strands looking and feeling strengthened and silky-smooth. One reviewer wrote that brushing Christophe Robin's option through hair "is like waving a magic wand. No frizz, no breakage, and shine effect that still has me wondering what kind of magic is in those boar bristles."

Curly-haired girls know all too well how painful and time-consuming it can be to brush out wet spirals and coils. But this Denman brush was specifically designed to take on the unruliest of tresses. It has smooth nylon pins in an anti-static rubber pad that helps shape and smooth our strands. One reviewer called the brush a "game changer," adding that "I never thought a brush could define my curls like this."

This brush from Crown Affair will instantly become a new favorite for those with fine, thinning hair. It not only helps detangle knots but the dual-bristle brush made from ethically harvested boar bristles and high-quality nylon distributes natural oils throughout the mane and gently massages the scalp, which helps promote growth. "This hairbrush is lighter than I expected, but the quality has exceeded my expectations," wrote one reviewer with fine hair. "It makes my hair feel so soft and shiny and detangles it perfectly."

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If you have longer, thicker hair, this paddle brush by Moroccanoil will come to the rescue. "Every time I brush my hair, I get no frizz and very shiny-looking hair," said a reviewer. "Also makes blowdrying my hair a dream!"

For a more affordable pick that really works wonders on all hair types and textures, you can't go wrong with Wet Brush. This pick can be used to detangle wet or dry hair—and it's even gentle enough to brush through extensions or a wig. An Amazon reviewer said it's so good that it "makes me want to brush my hair all the time."

Brushing hair improperly or using the wrong brush could potentially do a lot of damage to your strands. But you'll never experience that with a Prose brush. The Agave pick is made of a blend of vegan fiber and nylon bristle and is particularly effective on fine to medium hair. But should your hair fall on the thicker side of the spectrum, Prose also offers other top-of-the-line options that won't cause breakage. Bonus: Make yours extra personal with a monogram of your initials.

Want to create a salon-style blowout at home? This round brush is incredibly lightweight and has a vented barrel with larger holes, which simultaneously helps dry and style your hair faster. "This brush glided through my wet hair like butter and gave me the fastest, softest self-blow dry ever," said a reviewer. "Completely helped tame my frizz; it looked like it had almost been flat ironed. I'm actually looking forward to using my blow dryer now."

Gone are the days of mustering up all the arm strength to style your hair with a blow dryer and a round brush. This one-step tool gets the job done much quicker and delivers smooth, shiny results with tons of volume in the comfort of your own home. Truly, like a blowout bar in the palm of your hand. "This thing is amazing," wrote a fan. "It gives me amazing Duchess of Cambridge hair in less than 20 minutes."

Paddle brushes can be used on wet and dry hair and are a great option for people with longer, thicker, and straighter strands. This gets top marks because it makes detangling a breeze and has a vented body that dries hair super fast. A Nordstrom reviewer calls the T3 their favorite brush because "it is gentle on wet hair and does a super job of getting rid of tangles without damage." A bonus: "The brush itself is very attractive and feels comfortable in your hand."

Brushing hair and getting rid of knots will feel like less of a chore with this sustainable paddle brush. It has 100 percent natural bamboo bristles that massage the scalp and promote blood flow for a happier, healthier head of hair. One Amazon reviewer wrote: "[It] brings so much circulation to my scalp, I can literally feel it tingle. My hair is coming back in fuller and healthier."

The knottiest of knots don't stand a chance against this Tangle Tweezer's brush. Designed specifically for wet hair, the detangler has flexible, tiny teeth that glide through strands without pulling, yanking, or tugging. "I normally have the worst time trying to brush my hair," wrote a reviewer on Ulta, but "this brushed my hair like a dream."

In a rush? When used with a blow dryer, this vented brush from Yves Durif can speed up the drying process in wet hair. Even better, it will never leave you wincing while brushing out tangles and knots. A win-win in our eyes.

Leave it to Tracee Ellis Ross to come up with a handy little tool for managing and taming baby hairs around the face. The all-in-one brush "changed my life," wrote a Sephora reviewer. "The brush is fantastic and works so well... much better than a toothbrush."

T&C's Senior Digital Lifestyle Editor Roxanne Adamiyatt swears by this mini but mighty hairbrush when she's traveling. Featuring flexible bristles, it glides through hair easily without leaving behind tearing, split ends, or breakage. Plus, it doubles as a scalp massager.

Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more.

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