The 21 Best Hair Brushes Experts Love

If you already count yourself a fan of Oribe's shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, then this ergonomic flat brush made from European beechwood might become your new favorite hair care essential.

A favorite of stylists, editors, and hair obsessives everywhere, Wet Brush's detangler is gentle on wet and dry hair, no matter the texture (including wigs and extensions). And as an added bonus, you'll also receive a handy scrunchie to keep hair out of your face.

Aloxxi stylist Rocco loves using this brush on himself, since it features a bamboo handle and bristles that help stimulate the scalp and encourage blood flow.

One satisfied customer writes:

"I’m so glad I tried this brush! I’ll never go back to any other kind. The wooden pin bristles glide so much easier through my hair. It hardly gets caught up on anything. My hair is waist long, wavy, fine strands, breaks easily, but I have a lot of hair. It’s super thick. I love the straight bristles on this brush. I use dry shampoo and that can cause buildup that is super hard to clean off the bristles with the ball on the end. This is a breeze. So worth it! And my hair even feels smoother, less frizzy." —Adrienne T.

"I always recommend a natural bristle brush for straight hair types," he adds. "The Boar Bristle Hair Brush seamlessly detangles most hair types, and its bristles help evenly distribute the scalp's natural oils through the length of your hair."

This culty brush is on the pricey side, but it's still a frequent pick for hairstylists because of its patented cushioning—which conforms to the contours of the scalp—and combination nylon and boar bristles.

"If you're willing to splurge a little on a hair brush, I'd say get one from Mason Pearson," Candace Witherspoon, stylist and owner of Candace Witherspoon Salon in New York City, says."It's a favorite among many professionals, myself included." Celebrity stylist Gabrielle Corney agrees, adding, "The best luxe hair brushes available are made by Mason Pearson, hands down."

T3 is well-known for their bevy of salon-quality hot tools, which can be used with this smooth paddle brush that contains heat-resistant bristles for seamless styling.

One satisfied customer writes:

"If you have thick or course hair, this is your drying brush. Dry in sections and it is much easier to flat iron. Learned this from my stylist and the T3 paddle brush is light-weight and easy." —1feedback

The Denman brush is another essential for many professional hairstylists, and this one contains seven rows of round-ended pins that are helpful for separating wet hair or defining curls. "My personal go-to is usually a Denman seven-row brush," Corney says. "Denman brushes are among the best detangling brushes for a majority of hair types and textures. They have many styles and sizes to choose from to suit just about anyone's needs."

For a more affordable brush option, Corney counts Diane by Fromm's nine-row hair brush as one of her most consistent go-tos to use on clients.

One satisfied customer writes:

"I love this brush, it's so affordable and works really well to detangle my 3A hair. I wouldn't bother spending an arm and leg on the brand name tools when this works just as well. It's also easy to clean and of really great quality, in my opinion." —Naila

This shower-ready brush from Pattern Beauty is a wash day detangling staple for curly and textured hair types (including this writer's). It features flexible silicone bristles that work with your hair to loosen knots with minimal snags and has a removable middle pad that makes cleaning it a breeze.

One satisfied customer writes:

"The perfect brush to detangle natural hair! This is my go to styling tool for wash day. This brush smooths out every tangle. It's also good for achieving sleek hairstyles (low buns, ponytails)." —Natasha H.

And speaking of Pattern Beauty, this slender, dual-sided tool from the brand features a comb and stiff-bristle brush to help sculpt your baby hair. "The Edge Tool by Pattern Beauty is amazing," Witherspoon says. "It's an excellent two-in-one tool: great for slicking down edges and baby hair with its brush end, but its rattail comb side also comes in handy when executing a clean part."

Here's a professional-level hair brush from Moroccanoil that has nearly five-stars on Amazon, and uses ionic and ceramic technology to speed up your drying time—making it the perfect tool for your next blowout.

One satisfied customer writes:

"Best brush ever! Easily glides through my hair without pulling and breaking off pieces. Easily removes tangles. Very reasonably priced compared to other high quality brushes." —Jessica G.

This popular dual-bristle brush from Crown Affair is made by hand in Italy and uses a combination of long and short bristles to deliver natural oils evenly through your hair.

One satisfied customer writes:

"I didn’t think a hair brush would make any difference in my hair, until now! Mine is super thin, oily, and bleached; I wake up with it looking flat and dull. Crown Affair's brush brings it back to life—it makes my hair so soft and voluminous. I just love it!! It also feels really nice on my scalp." —Kelly

This flexible detangling brush from Rizos Curls is made to glide through wet or damp curls without pulling, and best used in the shower while deep conditioning.

One satisfied customer writes:

"I'm really impressed! This brush gets though curls so easily and gently. Game changer." —Shelby S.

Prose offers a customizable approach to its beauty offerings, basing product suggestions on the results of a short quiz. This Agave Bristle Brush is the best option for detangling fine hair and mimics the feel of a classic boar brush using a blend of agave fiber and nylon bristles.

Here's a handbag-ready brush featuring a glue-free design that's ideal for midday hair touch-ups, and even comes with its own velour pouch.

To brush and smooth out dry hair—including tighter curls and coils—in just a few strokes, Witherspoon loves using indie beauty brand Behairful's Professional Detangler.

One satisfied customer writes:

"I love this brush! It has truly made my curls find their happy place! I only started on my curly journey about four months ago and have bought six different brushes—this one wins!" —Adina N.

To help smooth her curls in the shower, de Léon personally uses this Tangle Teezer hair brush, since, she says, it's soft enough to detangle them without compromising the hair's integrity or contributing to breakage.

One satisfied customer writes:

"I finally decided to get a Tangle Teezer and I wish I had sooner. I use it on my daughter's hair. It not only does it detangle quickly, but it also smooths her hair without any pain. Best wet brush I've ever used hands down. Better than the Denman Brush." —Ty

"Ouidad's 3-in-1 Detail Brush is a great multifunctional tool that lets you add extra details and finishing touches while laying down unruly edges and baby hairs," de Léon adds.

When creating straight styles with heat, Rocco suggests using a round ceramic ion or tourmaline ion option like this ventilated Ulta shopper favorite, which is available in eight size options.

One satisfied customer writes:

"This brush glided through my wet hair like butter, and gave me the fastest, softest self blow dry ever. Completely helped tame my frizz; it looked like it had almost been flat ironed. I'm actually looking forward to using my blow dryer now." —Lisa

Here's a three-pack of best-selling brushes from Conair (one of Rocco's preferred hair brush brands) that feature ball-tipped bristles that won't snag as you work it through. As an added bonus, you can snag a these coveted brushes on for under $10.

One satisfied customers writes:

"I’ve been having a hard time finding a hair brush that doesn’t dig into my scalp and hurt me. This one is perfect! No scalp pain and no tangled hair. Very happy with it." —M.R. M.