What style of hair brush is best for my hair type............long and thick?

Question

I was told a long time ago to use a paddle brush but I am thinking I shouldn't anymore. What type of brush is best for long, really thick hair?

Answer 1

I use this brush called the goody no tangles brush or something like that. It's a blue brush with vents. It's good for thick hair of any length just because it gets through tangles we tend to get without pain. But paddle brushes are definitely good.

Answer 2

I have very thick long hair that's wavy. I would never use a pick or a comb. I have a large square shaped brush with plastic bristles and little tips on the end. I've found that animal hair brushes put static in my hair. I've been using brushes like the one I have for years, and they gets all the tangles out, plus smooth my hair nicely. I get a new one about once a yeard.

If you're having troubles with tangles, maybe you need to switch your conditioner. I like Nexxus Humunctress. That and a big wide brush ought to do the trick.

Answer 3

I have really thick hair too. I've found it easiest to keep it long and layered, so its a bit thinner and easier to style. The most versatile style is no doubt having your hair straightened. If you don't have a ghd or similar straightener I suggest you get one. Because the ghd has no edges and a round barrel, it can be used for straightening or curling (or waving). I've found a remington straightener which has adjustable heat, which I've found necessary for extra thick hair. Put a leave in conditioner in your hair after you shower... reduces frizz. When its dry, straighten it (except for the 5cm of hair closest to your head... will keep hair looking cleaner for longer) and then style it. Put a shine serum/spray on the ends. Use hair spray conservatively... quick mist over all hair (hair should stay dry). For waves, you can plait it once its been straightened and spray it heavily... leave it in for a few hours then take it out and use your fingers to spread out the waves. Or you can put HEAPS of mousse (because hair is so thick) on wet hair once out of the shower and crunch it up with your hands so it dries wavy. If you do this, do NOT brush. Alternatively you can use the straightener but its a bit harder to explain (much easier to just demonstrate). For curls, use a straightener rather than a curler because the straightener will create even curls all the way down the length of your hair. With thick hair especially, curlers just curl the hair closest to the heat... ie. the bottom of your hair will be very curly with the top virtually unchanged. Hope that helps!

Answer 4

Use any kind of brush. Just not a comb... it doesn't work well. Use any brush you need for the type of style your going for. I don't know if there's a specific NAME for it, but just a regular brush works fine.

Answer 5

Use a brush with Boar Bristles. It's really good for your hair and helps you manage it easier.

Answer 6

well a comb is good for getting tangles out and generally i would use a pad brush

Answer 7

any brush really. it doesnt matter. its not the brush in general its the other products you put in you must worry about.

Answer 8

I always use a comb, think a comb is better