4 Perfect Hair Brushes for Frizzy Hair
I am a beauty enthusiast with a slight obsession with face masks. Beauty for me is a form of self-care, to remind us to take the time to look after ourselves throughout our busy day. Most days I keep my makeup minimal, try to tame my mane of curls and throw in a cheeky bold lip at night. I am a self-confessed SPF pusher (sorry friends!) and my go-to is always Ultra Violette.
When it comes to hairstyling tools for frizzy hair, we always look to the latest hair straightener, hairdryer, or head wrap to work its magic on our hard-to-control locks.
But we often forget about the simplest tool of all: the brush!
There are many ways to brush your hair. But using the right—or wrong—brush can make or break your look.
Yes, that sounds dramatic. But if your hair is frizzy after brushing, a simple switch-up can have your hair looking smooth and healthy again.
The reasons for brushing your hair can seem obvious, but it’s not just to get rid of those tangles.
Brushing stimulates your scalp (which can help with hair growth) and moves your hair’s natural oils to the ends, helping strands look shiny.
But how much should you brush your hair? If locks are curly or tend towards frizz, it’s better to keep brushing to a minimum.
If you have thick curls, you may wonder, should you brush curly hair everyday? Again, don’t overdo it.
The best way to brush your hair is to do it in the shower, while you’ve got a conditioner worked through your strands. This creates a barrier to protect your hair from breakage and snagging on the brush.
If you want to brush your hair when it’s dry, reach for a detangler like O&M Know Knott Conditioning Detangler to protect your tresses from any damage.
The Best Hair Brushes for Frizzy Hair in NZ 2023
Best for Daily Grooming
Made with wood from well-managed forests, the evo Conrad Boar Bristle Paddle Brush was created with ionic nylon pins to polish the hair cuticles, reducing frizz and adding shine. How to brush frizzy hair with the evo Conrad Boar Bristle Paddle Brush? Use it when your hair’s completely dry. To brush curly hair without frizz, detangle hair with a wide-tooth comb first. Work in sections, using the scalp brush for curly hair from roots to ends. This anti frizz hair brush is suitable for all hair textures and curl types.
This detangling brush for thick curly hair helps protect your locks against breakage and split ends. Should you brush your hair when its wet? Well, The Wet Brush Original Detangler Classic brush can be used on wet or dry hair. This model is great not only for getting rid of knots but also for evenly distributing products to stop frizz in its tracks. As this brush is so gentle, it’s great for little ones who have unmanageable frizz or curls.
Create the Perfect Blowout
The best round brush for frizzy hair, this model has a ceramic barrel that retains heat as you blow-dry. The heated barrel creates volume and body in your style and works great for all lengths of hair. To use, first ensure your hair is around 80% dry. Then, work with small-to-medium sections from roots to ends with your hairdryer.
- For a true salon-style finish, use a holding spray like GHD Shiny Ever After - Final Shine Hair Spray 100mL.
For quick and easy blow-drying, your trusted sidekick is the evo hank 43 ceramic radial brush. Vent holes in the barrel allow heat from the blow-dryer to circulate at the roots of your hair to create volume. The best hair brush for curly frizzy hair, the hank uses ionic nylon bristles to reduce frizz and improve manageability of thick hair.
How to Brush Curly Hair Without Making It Frizzy
A lot of people ask ‘why does my hair frizz when I brush it?’. Brush bristles lift the hair’s cuticle as they glide along the hair shaft. This roughens the hair’s texture and invites in humidity.
The good news is you CAN brush curly hair without frizz! The best hair brush for frizzy hair is one that incorporates good old boar bristles, which have been used since the 1800s.
The cool thing about boar bristles is that they’re super-gentle on your hair. Yet they’re perfect for distributing the scalp’s natural oils to keep your strands hydrated and reduce frizz.
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