How to choose the right brush or comb?

To choose the right brush or comb, start with your hair type: a wide-tooth comb or a brush with widely spaced pins for thick or curly hair, a soft-bristle brush or a dual-tooth comb for fine or straight hair. The right tool detangles without breaking and keeps your hair healthy and looking good. Here are our simple tips for finding the ideal brush or comb.

Brush or comb: which should you choose?

The two complement each other. A comb, especially a wide-tooth one, is the gentlest way to detangle, particularly on wet hair, which is more fragile. A brush is more for smoothing, taming and massaging the scalp once the knots are out. Many people use both: the comb to detangle, the brush to style.

Which brush or comb for your hair type?

Fine hair

Opt for a soft-bristle brush or a dual-tooth comb, so as not to damage fragile hair.

Thick hair

Go for a pin brush or a wide-tooth comb, to detangle thick sections effectively.

Which tool for your hair texture?

Curly hair

Choose a brush with widely spaced pins or a wide-tooth comb, so as not to break the curls and to preserve their shape.

Straight hair

Opt for a soft-bristle brush, which smooths hair and gives it shine.

Which tool for what you want to do?

• Detangling: a wide-tooth comb or a wooden pin brush gently undoes knots without breakage. Wooden pins also give a pleasant massaging effect on the scalp.
• Smoothing: a soft-bristle brush gives smooth, frizz-free hair. Find more tips in how to prevent frizz.

Wood or plastic: which material should you choose?

Choose tools made from quality materials, such as natural wood, which reduces friction and limits damage to the fibre. Think about the handle too: a comfortable grip makes styling easier.

How to detangle your hair properly

• Start at the ends, then gradually work up towards the roots.
• On wet hair, preferably use a wide-tooth comb.
• Apply conditioner to the lengths to make detangling easier. Our solid conditioner with avocado and shea is designed for exactly that.
• Do not pull on knots: hold the section above the knot and undo it gently.
• Clean your brush and comb regularly to remove hair and residue.

In short

• Fine or straight hair: soft-bristle brush, dual-tooth comb.
• Thick or curly hair: wide-tooth comb, brush with widely spaced pins.
• To detangle without breakage: a wide-tooth comb or wooden pins, starting at the ends.
• Choose natural wood, which limits friction.

Choosing the right tool helps keep your hair healthy and well styled. If in doubt, ask us for advice on Instagram, or discover our night routine for smooth hair.