While any hairbrush can be used on your hair, there are different applications and effects that you get from different brushes. You may not be aware of it but hairbrushes are actually designed for hair types, styling requirements and lengths.
There are so many shapes and sizes of hairbrushes on the market. There are also so many different brands you will come across such as Ibiza hair brushes. When you come across a brand you are not familiar with, you can always look for reviews to see how well it is received by the customers. One such popular bush is the flat paddle that has widely spaced bristles on a larger surface area. This is used to smooth the hair down right after a blow dry. The placement of the bristles allow you to distribute the natural oils of the scalp evenly after a blow-dry. You can use it on medium to long hair. But this should not be used if you have layered hair as it can flatten the layers.
You may have seen vented hairbrushes and even used them. This is not just a cool design. The vents actually allow the air to circulate through the hair strands and the hairbrush allowing you to build up more volume. It will give you a lot of volume if you use it with a blow dryer.
There are brushes that come with a cushion base with an oval shape. If you have medium length hair, this is a good option to try. The bristles are natural, plastic or metal and they are spaced evenly throughout the brush which will help you smooth the hair down without tugging on it.
You can use this after a bath to untangle hair. Make sure not to use a natural bristled brush on wet hair as this can leave you with split ends. A wide bristle brush is very useful when untangling wet hair. And this will prevent snagging on the hair and it will not do any damage. Use a narrow hairbrush to backcomb hair. This will give you some height and volume at the crown. Make sure not to backcomb hair every day as it can lead to hair damage. It is best to give your hair a rest between styling days. This brush will only have two or three rows of bristles.
A barrel shaped brush is great for blow-drying hair that is at any length and it can give you bouncy curls when you use it. It is good for all textures of hair as well. You can select the size of the barrel based on the length of hair. For example, if you have shorter hair, you can use a brush with a smaller diameter.
Longer hair is best styled with a large diameter brush. The material of the brush has an impact on the final effect. If you use a brush with wooden bristles, you can add more volume to thin hair. Metal bristles can withstand the heat of the hairdryer and they can curl the hair beautifully.
