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For many of us, brushing our hair means one thing: dealing with tangles. But a great detangling brush is your secret weapon against knots, and one that you're overdue on upgrading. But different hair types and styling methods require different hair brushes; luckily, we've gathered the best options for thick hair, curly hair, thin hair, and more, so everyone can live a knot-free existence, without subjecting your scalp to unnecessary pain. Find your next detangling brush ahead.
The Best Detangling Hair Brushes
Best Detangling Brush for Thick Hair
Tangle Teezer The Large Ultimate Detangler - Pink Hibiscus
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Tangle Teezer The Large Ultimate Detangler - Pink Hibiscus
Tangle Teezer The Large Ultimate Detangler - Pink Hibiscus
Pros
- Glides through tangles painlessly
Cons
With their flexible, differently sized teeth, Tangle Teezer brushes are all made for detangling without breakage. This larger paddle brush has more surface area for to tackle longer, thicker styles fast.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"I stopped using all my old brushes once I got this in the mail, this brush is great, it doesn't pull my hair even with tough knots, it makes my hair feel silky smooth after use and it's easy to clean!" —brittanye30
| Hair Types | Long, Thick, Curly |
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Olivia Garden Opal Detangler Fine-Medium Hair Brush
Olivia Garden Opal Detangler Fine-Medium Hair Brush
Pros
- Removable cushion for easy cleaning
Cons
Fine and medium hair tangles just as much—or more—than thicker hair, but needs to be treated even more gently. This brush has soft bristles that still breeze through knots and gently massages the scalp.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"This brush is amazing if you have pain in your scalp, or are experiencing any type of hair loss. All other brushes made me look like I was shedding! This brush pulled maybe 20 hairs out where other brushes pulled hundreds and hundreds out!" —JennaHeart
| Hair Types | Fine, Medium |
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PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Shower Detangling Brush
PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Shower Detangling Brush
Pros
- Also great for clumping curls
Cons
Designed to be used in the shower, this brush feels a bit heftier than most and seamlessly glides through wet curls.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"Highly recommend!! I've struggled to find a good brush to detangle my hair in the shower and found this one is perfect! It's strong and detangles well!" —alexisgi08
| Hair Types | Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily |
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LolaVie Wet Brush® Pro Flex Dry Brush
LolaVie Wet Brush® Pro Flex Dry Brush
Pros
- Helps dry hair faster
Cons
The crowds went wild when Jennifer Aniston used her Wet Brush in a hair tutorial, so naturally she teamed up with the brand for a sleek collab with her BAZAAR-approved haircare line, LolaVie.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"The perfect brush for me: As the description states, using this brush makes your hair dry faster—and it does. It is gentle and attractive; it has become my all-time favorite since I now use it for wet or dry. Thanks for making this!" —Nancy S.
| Hair Types | Not stated; Can be used on wet or dry hair |
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Mason Pearson Detangler Hair Brush for All Hair Types
Mason Pearson Detangler Hair Brush for All Hair Types
Pros
- Made with nylon bristles rather than the traditional boar
Cons
The Mason Pearson brush is esteemed in the haircare community for its ability to detangle and distribute oils easily. It's an investment, no doubt about it, but stylists and reviewers swear by it.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"I have always had trouble finding a brush that detangles without ripping my hair out. Not any more, this is it. Gets right down to the scalp and slides right through without tearing and snagging my hair. Worth every penny. This is the last brush you will ever have to buy!" —Jmar
| Hair Types | All |
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The Hair Edit Smooth & Polish Detangling Brush
The Hair Edit Smooth & Polish Detangling Brush
Pros
- Gently exfoliates the scalp
Cons
If you like a little smoothing with your detangling, try this affordable option from The Hair Edit, which won't leave behind a fluffy, frizzy finish.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"Great on wet hair! This brush makes my hair so much easier to brush. When i use it on dry hair, I brush out my curls into waves and it smooths my curls—so waves with no frizz!I like that this works just as well with both wet and dry hair." —Ghostmom
| Hair Types | Works on all hair types, wet or dry |
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denman d38 power paddle hairbrush
denman d38 power paddle hairbrush
Pros
- Can be used for styling and blow-drying
Cons
The name Denman is synonymous with curly hair, but their larger paddle brush is an undersung option for longer, thicker hairstyles.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"I’ve used this brush for the past two weeks and I really like it. It detangles my fine yet high density hair with ease and without feeling like I’m damaging my hair." —Sunny J
| Hair Types | Thick, Curly |
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Drybar Lil' Lemon Drop Daily Detangler
Drybar Lil' Lemon Drop Daily Detangler
Pros
- Great quality packed into a small size
Cons
We prefer a travel detangling brush that pulls above its weight class, and Drybar's little yellow brush is far superior to your last-minute airport buy. As a bonus, it happens to be adorable.
What the Reviews Are Saying:
"Love this brush. I can't say enough good things about this brush. My hair is so thick it has broken combs & brushes. This just glides through. I own both the little size and big size." —Lilacfields21
| Hair Types | Straight, Wavy, Curly, Coiled, Tightly Coiled |
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Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.
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