FINE HAIR

Unlike thick hair, those with fine hair need a brush with bristles that can glide through easily for everyday use. As fine hair lacks core strength and structure “boar bristle brushes are amazing for fine hair… a good detangling brush is key for minimal stretching and breakage when wet like a vent brush,” adds Lauren.

For styling, Lauren recommends the “bradford from Evo, bradford’s mixed bristle brush will style, add shine and volume without too much tension. For volume, bruce round brushes from Evo are pure bristle and will add lift and shine with maximum volume.”

CURLY HAIR

Depending on your curl type, using your hands as much as you can is best for detangling and to clump curls together. Lauren mentions to try and “Refrain from brushes with lots of bristles –  they can very easily stretch the curl out and then snap it back which will cause a lot of frizz.”

Lauren’s recommendation would be to use “A strong wide-tooth comb such as roy from Evo as they are strong so won’t bend, while the teeth are pointed with a decent gap to detangle and smooth curls without stretching it.”

THICK HAIR

When styling thick hair, you need to be able to stretch and control it. “A paddle brush is the easiest tool to get thick hair to dry quickly before heat styling with another tool,” recommends Lauren.

“A great balanced brush for stretching and detangling the hair while styling is pete the paddle brush by Evo. It has a soft pad on the base and won’t overwork the hair shaft. For blow-drying movement into the hair, go for spike by Evo as the mixed bristle round brush is essential,” adds Lauren. 

Mathew from Aveda recommends Aveda’s Wood Paddle Brushes “They’re an all-rounder and all hair types can benefit from this brush. It is great for styling, gently removing tangles, self-massage and helping you blow-dry.” 

DAMAGED HAIR

“It is essential to have a gentle brush when working with damaged hair,” explains Lauren.

“Wet brushes are ideal for dry styling damaged hair gently as the bristles and the pad move with the hair so give a good balance of control and detangling ability. Once the hair is dry a bristle round brush is perfect for finishing the blowdry as it will help seal the cuticle and add shine,” tells Lauren.  But make sure you use gentle heat so you don’t overdry the hair!”

Mathew adds “Healthy hair is rooted in a healthy scalp. Aveda’s Pramasana Exfoliating Scalp Brush is suited for all hair types and most scalp types. Only very sensitive scalps should avoid this. The Pramasana brush is inspired by the ayurvedic practise of dry brushing, the scalp brush is designed to gently exfoliate and stimulate circulation to the scalp.”