Good hair brushes?

Slinky_Malinky

Hi all,

I have decided to treat myself to one or two new hair brushes but am not sure what to choose. I took a look online at this site but am bewildered by the choice


http://www.sallyexpress.com/viewCategory.aspx?cid=382

My hair is very straight and fine, a similar length and style to this...

http://www.lfhair.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=19183


I am still using the afro comb I used when I had big permed hair in the 80s so would appreciate any advice on which brand and shape of brush or type of bristles to go for. I normally blast my hair with the dryer then use straighteners but hoping some good brushes will encourage me to blow dry it properly. I will have them for years so I don`t mind paying a bit more for brushes that are good quality and will be kind to my hair - the boar brushes look good but I don`t know anything about them.

Thanks,
Slinky

littlesnuggy

I've got long, straight, fine hair and have been using an Aveda paddle brush for about 9 years now (broke my first one unfortunately, so this is now number 2). You can use them when your hair is wet without damaging it. I really like it and hate using any other brush, but it is pretty expensive for a brush!

tiddlyteri

i use a brush from the body shop, very nice and lovely to brush my hair with. hope this helps :-)

MoaningMyrtle

The tangle teezer is brilliant, available in Boots or from Amazon for about a tenner. This is the best hair brush I've used since the days of the vent brush.

FelinePrincess

MoaningMyrtle wrote: »

The tangle teezer is brilliant, available in Boots or from Amazon for about a tenner. This is the best hair brush I've used since the days of the vent brush.

I agree with MoaningMyrtle

Slinky_Malinky

Thanks everyone,

I have bought a tangle teaser which is a godsend for my son`s sensitive scalp. I have used it myself sometimes myself, but I had thought I would also like a good brush for blow drying my hair. Saw this on Boots website which looks good for my fine hair...

http://www.boots.com/en/Goody-Start-Style-Finish-43mm-Ceramic-Ionic-Porcelain-Hot-Round-Style_1018192/#detailedInfo

Thanks again,
Slinky

jenniewb

Tangle teasers are good, but if you do ever need another brush, Boar brushes (made with boar bristles) are great at making your hair shiny as they compress the hair cuticles all in one direction.

Slinky_Malinky

Thanks jenniewb, I had looked at the boar brushes on the sally express website but didn`t know what was special about them to justify the price so thanks for explaining

I think I will gradually build up a brush collection over the next few months as I can afford them. Not having bought any for 20 years I reckon I am due to treat myself....here`s hoping they last as long as my trusty old afro comb.

jenniewb

Slinky_Malinky wrote: »

Thanks jenniewb, I had looked at the boar brushes on the sally express website but didn`t know what was special about them to justify the price so thanks for explaining

I think I will gradually build up a brush collection over the next few months as I can afford them. Not having bought any for 20 years I reckon I am due to treat myself....here`s hoping they last as long as my trusty old afro comb.

Ah yes- you can never have too many hair tools! (and never have too many brushes!- I have 10 if I think about it, probably more if I located them from each bag, room, gym locker and actually counted them...:whistle:)

GotToChange

I too have been thinking about buying a real-bristle brush so this thread is useful - however, I am quite happy with simply using a comb most of the time and two - usually only one -brush for blow-drying...
I have finally taught myself to blowdry my hair and it has made such a difference to it's condition (used to use a hot-air styler). My hair is med-length, coloured (now darkish-with some blonde lights) and used to be in such bad condition that I would want to wash it again almost as soon as I'd styled it. This week, I have washed it only twice (!) and it has looked good every day - including being out in the wind, rain, drizzle. I do have to re-do it minimally every day but I am very suprisd at how it is lasting.
I use Aveda shampoo and conditioner, a separate Schwarzkopf Bonacure Leave-in Conditioner , Tesco (!!!) styling mousse - and I comb through, "waft" dry and then use a large barrel brush (Superdrug) in sections for volume and style and sometimes a Superdrug paddle brush to smooth the ends. Last time I went to the hairdresser, he said that it was in good condition, the ends didn't even need trimming and he didn't want to spoil it with too much blonde (hence the dark...*sigh*).
I am always on the lookout for anything - no matter what the cost (I have been know to pay £25 for a recommended shampoo, and have cupboards full of expensive styling products that I have used once, usually bought my mail-order so added postage....) - to help my hair (it runs in our family) and am not so compacent as to think that I have found a "cure" - but something is right at the moment and I think the blow-drying is a huge help; I guess it is hard to say whether or not more expensive, bristle brushes would make an improvement but I may have a try.