Do you have short hair so you can just brush it and go, or long hair that you sometimes struggle to comb out with tears in your eyes? And is the situation when you stand helplessly in a drugstore or a hairdresser's shop in front of a shelf full of brushes and combs, and the world is more desperate than normal at that moment, familiar to you? If so, don't lose your mind! For all of you, we've delved into this cluttered jumble of different sizes, materials, densities and shapes and present the basic types of combs and brushes along with their primary uses. Tomorrow you can go to your favourite drugstore with your head held high and a smile on your lips - choosing the right one will be a piece of cake!
Ordinary wide-toothed comb
This comb may look like a poor relation next to the others, but it's absolutely perfect for detangling hair, especially wet hair. In general, wet hair is known to be more prone to breakage, so never brush it. The wide-toothed comb is gentle and does not tear the hair, but the result depends on your method - do not comb the hair with force, but gently, strand by strand, combing through the tangled hair. (Read more: Are you suffering from frizzy hair? He doesn't have to!)
Tweezing comb for volume
This thick-toothed comb is designed to detangle hair, thanks to the narrow gaps and the right hand movements, incredible volume can be added to the hair. The end of the comb is used to separate strands, to create a straight braid and for hair spells that require precision and accuracy. Tweezing can put a lot of stress on your hair, so learn the right technique and treat your mane to restorative balms and masks.
Round blow drying brush
Round brushes are great for blow drying hair, they come in many different sizes and generally the longer the hair, the wider the brush. The holes inside the round brush cause the hair to dry faster as air passes through it when blow-drying. With the right tricks, you can achieve a fluffy hairstyle in one go.
Flat combing brush
Flat brushes are designed for long hair or for those who have been blessed by nature with thick hair. Comb your hair carefully and use a wide-toothed comb on the tangled areas. Wide flat brushes are also used for blow-drying hair, which they can smooth and straighten beautifully. (If you like to wear your hair smooth, check out our article: What can a flat iron do?
New are hair brushes based on ionic technology that smooth and even moisturise the hair while combing. After using them, they will be shinier, bulkier and free of static charge. Such brushes soften the hair and counteract frizz, help hair dry faster and heal split ends.
Combs and brushes shouldn't have sharply pointed teeth - these can irritate the scalp and even cause dandruff, and the irritation makes the skin more oily. Plastic combs can electrify hair, so if you have a problem with this, get a wooden one instead. And what are boar bristle brushes good for? When brushing, they do not strain the hair as much and their density removes even dust and fine dirt that settles in the hair.
