You Are Probably Using These 8 Types of Combs Wrong
Brushing hair is important; because aside from detangling, it also stimulates blood flow, encourages hair growth, and distributes oil evenly to make hair grow stronger. For these reasons, many types of hair brushes are born, which makes picking a perfect brush challenging.
ETE Saigon - Hair Happiness will walk you through some of the most common types of hair brushes and provide an ultimate beauty guide on how to choose them.
1. Wide-tooth comb
Wide-tooth comb.
A wide-tooth comb is a great option for those who have thick, curly, or tangled hair. This brush has thick teeth and large spaces between them, which allows it to detangle the most stubborn hair knots without breaking up the natural curling patterns.
2. Paddle brush
Its flat, wide, rectangular surface enables the brush to quickly and smoothly detangle the hair with comfort. Besides, the paddle brush comes with a little knob at the end that helps to section hair precisely. The bristles are also great for massaging the scalp and distributing natural oil evenly throughout the hair.
Paddle Brush. Source: Ecco-Verde.
This brush is a must-have item in any hair kit as it works with almost every hair type. It is particularly suitable for long, natural, straight hair. In regard to styling, a paddle brush is sometimes used to lessen the hair volume after curling to achieve a sleek, elegant finish.
3. Detangling brush
These brushes are designed with soft, thin, flexible bristles that would painlessly remove knots out of both wet and dry hair. By minimizing the pressure applied to both the scalp and hair texture, the detangling brush is perfect for preventing problems of hair loss, split ends while also stimulating hair growth.
Detangling Brush.
Detangling brushes are ideal for even the thickest, curliest hair types.
4. Wet hair brush
When your hair is wet, it is weak, fragile, and more vulnerable to breakage. Therefore, a wet hair brush designed specifically for taking care of soaked strands is highly recommended.
Wet Hair Brush. Source: fado.vn
The regular paddle brush has thick, stiff bristles which can easily get stuck in the knot. Meanwhile, a wet brush is designed with soft, perfectly-spaced bristles that are firm enough to get through the toughest spots, but still soft enough not to cause hair damage.
5. Thermal brush
A thermal brush is a round brush with a barrel made of great heat conductors such as ceramic, titanium, or tourmaline. This heated hair brush combines the force of a flat iron and the ease of a traditional brush. Thus, speeding up drying and mitigating hair damage caused by heat.
Thermal Brush. Source: Bay Beauty
If you want to style gentle, wavy hair texture, a thermal brush would be a great hair tool. On top of that, it reduces frizz and makes for faster blow-drying.
6. Rat tail comb
Rat Tail Comb.
The rat tail comb has a long, thin stem, which is ideal for sectioning hair and lifting hair. If you use the pointed end of the plastic before styling or drying, you will be amazed by how easy it is to part your hair perfectly using this kind of comb.
7. Round brush
Round Brush.
If you frequently visit the hair salon, you are likely to find this brush familiar. A round brush is used for blow-drying and styling different curls and waves. The smaller the barrel size, the tighter the curls. Meanwhile, bigger barrels are used to style loose, subtle, big waves.
8. Curved vented hair brush
A curved vented hair brush is typically known as the “world’s best hair brush for men”. The design enables the brush to grab a larger amount of hair at a time and pull it into place with greater consistency. This brush is great for pre-treatments of your hair, particularly before applying hair wax, clay, or other styling products.
Curved Vent Hair brush. Source: Fado
Unlike a thermal brush, a curved vented hair brush will save you more time by styling wavy hair texture more quickly. However, the hairstyle won’t be able to stay up as long as the one styled using a ceramic brush. Lastly, since most of them are made of lightweight plastic, they are convenient to bring along especially when traveling or going to the gym.
Now you must have already got a good grasp of some basic types of hair brushes and their uses. Make sure not to forget this and get yourself the right brush the next time you consider buying one. Visit ETE Saigon - Hair Happiness for more similar hair care tips like this. Lastly, don’t hesitate to get some new hair tools and add them to your hair kit because a healthier, stronger hair texture could never be a bad investment.
