This is something everyone should know. No matter what your hair type, this information is very valuable. A lot of us tend to use the wrong tool for our hair that will result in breakage or not achieving the right look you want. I talk about this as well in the last article I did for Sophisticate’s Black Hair Magazine on Why Your Hair is Breaking? I mention that it’s important to use the right tool when maintaining your locks.
Here is a break down of what tools are necessary and why from some of the best hair experts in the industry.
FOR STRAIGHTENING
One side springs in and out to press a section of hair in to the comb, allowing you to pull strands taut while flat-ironing. Amika Straightening Tension comb $15 loveamika.com
FOR STATIC PRONE STRANDS
This high-tech wonder releases a stream of active ions that instantly tame flyaways. Braun Satin hair brush $75.00 ultra.com
FOR DETANGLING THICK HAIR
Thanks to its wide surface area, this flat paddle brush can easily glide through dense strands, says LA stylist Robert Ramos. Corioliss Fashion brush $25.00 corioliss.com
FOR BLOWING OUT THICK HAIR
Silicone rods enhance shine, while tourmaline-infused bristles emit ions to help flatten and smooth cuticles. John Frieda Small Curl Nylon round brush $15.00 at Ulta.
FOR DETANGLING WET HAIR
Keep this one in the shower. Wide-set teeth "help distribute conditioner and untangle snarls. "Start at the ends and work your way up" says N.Y.C. stylist Paul Labrecque. Y.S. Park No. 452 comb $22.00 shear world.com
FOR COMBING CURLS
Take a brush to natural curls and it's frizz city! Use this comb—with two sets of wide-spaced teeth—and it's smooth sailing through wet ringlets. Ouidad Double Detangler comb $24.00 Ouidad.com
FOR DANDRUFF
The bristles are coated in copper, a natural fungicide, which can help prevent the itching and flaking caused by dandruff. Goody Styling Therapy Brush $13.00 www.target.com
FOR BLOWING OUT FINE HAIR
"Soft boar and nylon bristles provide gentle tension
for fragile strands, creating volume without damaging hair,"
says L.A. stylist Alex Polillo.
Ibiza B4 brush $45.00 ibizahair.com
FOR DETANGLING FINE HAIR
Don't be put off by its weird, amoeba like appearance:
"The soft, flexible bristles in this palm-size
workhorse remove snarls without a trace of breakage",
says N.Y.C. stylist Kattia Solano.
Tangle Teezer $16.00 www.rickysnyc.com
FOR COARSE HAIR
Add this comb attachment to most blow-dryers
and it will firmly brush through sections as you work.
Solano 2-in-1 attachment $21.00 solanopower.com
FOR TEASING
Three rows of nylon bristles sit
at varying heights—"perfect for back-combing
and creating major '60s-esque volume"
says L.A. stylist Theodore Leaf.
Spornette Little Wonder
No. 111 brush $8.00 www.unitebeauty.com
FOR EVERYTHING
Considered by pros to be the Rolls Royce of brushes,
this investment piece boasts a gentle detangling mix of
nylon and natural boar bristles that also add shine.
Mason Pearson Handy Brush
$120.00 bigelowchemists.com
Source: Instyle Hair
The Experts:
Oscar Blandi, Kathy Brewster, Rebekah Forecast, Janine Jarman, Paul Labrecque, Theodore Leaf, Paul Perez, Elizabeth Cunnane Phillips, Alex Polillo, Robert Ramos, Mara Roszak, Tippi Shorter, Kattia Solano, Morgan Willhite
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