Finding the right brush for your hair type is important because it helps support the health and appearance of your hair.  Brushing your hair is oh so important.  As a hair stylist it has been something I practice regularly and strongly encourage my clients to do so as well.  Not only does it help distribute natural oils that help promote healthy, moisturized hair, but it stimulates the scalp to promote additional blood flow to your hair follicles.  This increase of blood flow and nutrients leads to increased hair growth and strength.

When it comes to brush types, certain brushes are used primarily for styling purposes, like a round or vented brush, as they are generally used with a blow-dryer.  In comparison to other brushes that aim to detangle, distribute natural hair oils, and even help reduce static and frizz.  There are so many choices when it comes to types of brushes so I have broken it down into a few categories to make it easier for one to determine the best brush for them.

Fine Hair

The best type of brush for fine hair is one that has extra-soft boar bristles.  These bristles are gentle enough for hair that may break easier, but while these bristles are soft, they are also stiff enough to help detangle without excessive pulling.  These soft, yet firm bristles massage the scalp and effectively distributes natural oils for maximum shine.

Coarse/Thick Hair

For thick hair, a large paddle brush is ideal.  Personally, I like a brush that is mixed with boar bristles and nylon pins; the pins are strong enough to get through the hair and detangle quickly while the boars’ hair redistribute natural oils for ultimate shine.

Long/Straight Hair

Similar to thick hair, paddle brushes are best to be able to detangle and eliminate knots from large sections of hair at one time. For hair that is prone to frizz or static, a paddle brush with a rubber pad as the bristle base will help prevent excessive static.

Thinning Hair

For thinning hair, I recommend a similar brush to fine hair.  A soft-bristled brush is gentle on your hair and scalp.  Some people opt to increase volume at the crown by teasing their hair with a teasing brush.  This style of brush is small and dense with bristles.  However, I do not recommend this regularly as with regular, frequent use it can create hair damage and hair will be more prone to breakage.

Curly Hair

Curly hair is best brushed wet in or immediately after washing.  When dry-brushing curly hair, the curls will frizz out and look dry.  Many people with curly hair prefer a sturdy, wide-tooth comb to detangle while letting their curls shape on their own.

How to Clean Brush

On average, an individual can loose 50-100 strands of hair per day!! This leads me to emphasize the importance of cleaning out your hairbrush.  Generally, I recommend to remove all the hair from a brush using your hands or a wide tooth comb and then bathing it in lukewarm water with a touch of a mild soap.  Following, let it air dry face down so the water does not build up in the back of your brush.

 

Overall, brushing hair helps distribute oils down the hair shaft, stimulates the scalp to help promote hair growth, and removes any fallen or loose hairs from your hair.  Regardless of how much or how little hair you have, it will benefit the appearance and health.

 

Thanks for reading!

xoxo missrose

 

References

https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-brush-types#hair-brushing-benefits

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