It can be tricky to find the best hair brush for your hair type, particularly when there are so many different types offering different USPs. Confused? We get it. Our Beauty Editor has narrowed down to the to find the hair brush that’ll work for you.
Best Hair Brush 2019
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£12.00 Buy now with HQhair TANGLE TEEZER THE ORIGINAL DETANGLING HAIRBRUSH
Buy now with free deliveryBest Detangling Hair Brush
The first contender for best hair brush is cult brand Tangle Teezer. Multi award-winning and made in the UK, this palm-sized brush is specifically developed to detangle hair without pulling.
It’s two-tier teeth technology effectively glides through both wet and dry hair, detangling with ease and without additional detangling product. Suitable for all hair types, this compact brush is your go-to for styling on-the-go.
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£159.00 Buy now with HQhair ghd Glide Professional Hot Brush
Buy now with free deliveryBest Hair Straightener Brush
It’s the hot brush that broke the internet. ghd Glide is the latest innovation from the cult haircare brand, developed to simultaneously detangle, smooth and straighten hair.
Developed for use on dry hair, this hair straightener brush uses ceramic technology heated to an optimum temperature of 185°C to straighten hair and the same ionic technologies as used in their hair straighteners will minimise the appearance of frizz.
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£39.85 Buy now with HQhair Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Classic Brush
Buy now with free deliveryBest Boar Bristle Brush
Honed by the Moroccanoil experts, this boar bristle brush is one to add to your collection if you prefer natural to synthetic bristles.
The benefits of boar bristle brushes are numerable; from lessening the likelihood of snagging and tearing through to gently massaging the scalp, plenty of people prefer this natural option. There’s even reason to believe that continued use will have benefits for those looking for a hair loss treatment, making it a contender for one of our best hair growth products.
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£86.00 Buy now with HQhair Christophe Robin Special Blow Dry Hair Brush (12 Rows)
Buy now with free deliveryBest Blow Dryer Brush
If you favour having an at-home blow dry, then it’d be worth purchasing this Christophe Robin brush to pair with your hair dryer. Its specialised curved shape has been designed to smooth the hair cuticle, resulting in a frizz free finish and easily manageable hair.
Its natural boar bristles will ensure a gentle brushing experience, detangling both wet and dry hair through all stages of your styling routine.
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£12.00 Buy now with HQhair Denman D84 Small Paddle Styling Brush
Buy now with free deliveryBest Paddle Brush
Next up on our list of the best hair brushes is the classic shaped paddle brush. We always opt for established brush brand Denman, and this small sized brush is perfect for anyone on the hunt for an everyday brush with a handle.
Ball cushioned pins result in a gentle brushing experience, and the air cushion also helps to minimise any pulls on hair. The paddle shape helps to increase the surface area of the brush, helping it to contour to the shape of your head resulting in a bespoke experience for you.
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£35.00 Buy now with HQhair BaByliss PRO Ionic Airstyler (34mm)
Buy now with free deliveryBest Ionic Hair Brush
Another heated hair brush, this Ionic Airstyler by Babyliss Pro will gently wave hair instead of straighten. Keep your hair curlers for tight ringlets, but opt for this ionic hairbrush if you prefer more of a brushed out wave.
With three heat settings, the ceramic-coated barrel heats rather than the bristles, resulting in a frizz-free finish that you can alter to suit your hair’s individual needs.
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£10.20 Buy now with HQhair Murdock London Keats Wood Beard Brush
Buy now with free deliveryBest Beard Brush
Of course, a hair brush isn’t necessarily just for styling your head hair. If you have a beard, then keep it in check with a brush suited for purpose. Generally long in length with short, densely packed bristles, a beard brush can help to tame even the most unruly of facial hair.
We love this Murdock beard brush, thanks to its durable boar bristles.
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£2.50 Buy now with HQhair Kent SPC84 Forked/Pronged Styling Comb
Buy now with free deliveryBest Hair Brush for Afro Hair
If you’re after a hair brush for Afro hair, then look to Kent Brushes, one of the most well-established brush brands in the UK. Dual-ended, this piece of hair styling kit will both help to boost volume through the forked end, while the pronged half will help to add extra body.
Plus, made from a special hard rubber material, this hair tool is incredibly durable and is both anti-static and heat-resistant.
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£29.99 Buy now with HQhair Beauty Works Limited Edition Boar Bristle Brush
Buy now with free deliveryBest Hair Extension Brush
Hair extensions brand Beauty Works are obviously our go to when it comes to specialist brushes. This beautiful gold hair extension brush comes delivered in luxury packaging, making it the perfect haircare gift for anyone who gets extensions.
Its mix of boar bristles and nylon pins makes this the best hair brush for long hair, as it will gently detangle without pulling, from root to tip. The boar bristles will also help to maintain hair’s condition by distributing natural oils from the scalp through the lengths.
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£12.75 Buy now with HQhair Pro Blo VolumiseME
Buy now with free deliveryBest Backcombing Brush
Last on our list of the best brushes is the option for anyone who loves to add volume and body to any hairstyle. This backcombing brush by Pro Blo is the perfect size for backcombing, dramatically adding body with minimal effort required.
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