The Best Hair Brushes for Every Budget, From Sub-$10 Tools to Hollywood’s Favorite Splurges – The Hollywood Reporter

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There are certain activities in this life that truly mark the beginning of adulthood. From doing your taxes to buying your first car (yay), the miles are endless and they take a sense of pride, proving that you don’t need to remind the renters around you how and when you’re a responsible citizen. One careless, often forgotten task that culminates with adulthood is your rat hair brush that you’ve had since college. (We do not judge).

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Whether your current tool isn’t doing its job anymore or you’ve finally slowed down and taken a derogatory look at your hair and realized you deserve better, we’ve rounded up some of the best hair brushes to help your hair. they deserve and are well suited to all kinds of accounts. Ahead, keep reading for investment tools from Hollywood hair stylists Castillo and Chris Appleton to hair-friendly curls with a two-part brush from Tracee Ellis Ross’ Pattern Beauty and more.

1. Infect Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush

THE BEST CAESARIES CONTRIBUTION EVER

The original Infectious detangler brush is a tangle-reducing brush featuring IntelliFlex bristles that glide easily through tangles, with 45 percent less breakage and 55 percent less effort for 100 percent healthier hair. For under $10, this is a definite steal.

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2. Crave Naturals Glide Stroke Grip Hair Brush

THE BEST CONTRIBUTION

Perfect for both adults and kids, the Crave Naturals glide-through comb does just that, removing knots and tangles pain-free, thanks to its unique cone-like plastic bristle brush. I don’t even have any kids here.

3. Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Double-sided Bristle Brush

BEST DOUBLE CONTRIBUTION

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross has really nailed her brand with Pattern Hair, specifically this double-breasted brush. Great for all hair types, this brush features nylon bristles for taming flyaways and boar bristles for creating sleek, smooth hair.

4. Denman Curly Hair Brush D3

THE BEST COLLECTION OF HAIR

Best for curly hair (especially for 2C-4C curls), the Denman curling brush provides just the right amount of tension while relaxing to achieve a defined curl.

5. Dae Vegan Detangle + Styling Brush

THE BEST VEGAN CAESARIES CONTRIBUTION

Dae’s grill is a popular grill, and the vegan brush is quickly becoming a crowd pleaser. Made entirely from vegan materials (many other tools are made from boar bristles) this brush can be used on all hair types and textures to both energize and style wet to dry hair.

6. Crown Item Brush No. 001

THE BEST SHOWING CONTRIBUTION

Another cult golden toaster is the Beautiful Crown, and if you want to invest in a brush forever, start with their No. 001 brush. Made from hand-crafted bamboo, this dual-bristle brush is made from ethically sourced boar bristles and noble nylon.

7. Oribe Flat Brush

BEST PLANE CONTRIBUTION

Oribe’s classic flat brush is not only stunning to look at—it’s also crafted from custom-made Italian resin that combines craftsmanship with an ergonomic handle. We love a brush that does all the work and sits pretty while it does it.

8. Mason Pearson Handy Mixture Nylon & Boar Bristle Hair Brush

THE BEST INVESTMENT CONTRIBUTION OF CAESARIES

Capping this list with the holy grail of hair brushes: Mason Pearson nylon and boar bristle, a favorite among Hollywood styles (like Priyanka Chopra’s go-to, Castillo and Jennifer Lopez’s mane, Chris Appleton). This award-winning brush was developed over 100 years ago and is made from the finest premium-grade boar bristles. It also comes with a nylon cleaning brush to protect your investment forever.