18 Detangling Hairbrushes That Are Miracle Workers For Every Hair Type

POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Kelly
POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Kelly
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Hair brushes really only have one job, but even the best of them can fall short when you're trying to pass them through a head full of tangles and knots. Moments like these are why everyone should have a detangling brush on hand that's equipped to undo even the toughest of tangles and make the process of styling our hair that much easier. Having the right kind of brush to detangle your hair isn't just necessary because of convenience — it's also a must because using the wrong kind of brush on your hair can leave you susceptible to more damage, breakage, and split ends.

Despite what you might think, this category isn't limited just to your standard paddle brushes. When we think of hair brushes and detangling products, we're also talking about edge tools, teasers, blow drying brushes, and more. Whether you have kinky, curly, coily, or straight hair, we did the work for you and rounded up our favorite detangling brushes for every hair type ahead.

GHD Paddle Brush
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GHD Paddle Brush

If you're looking to elevate your standard hair brush, look no further than the GHD Paddle Brush ($35). It works amazingly on hair that's shoulder-length and longer, relieving you of knots big and small to give any style a sleek finish.

Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush
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Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush

The Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush ($18) is raved about among stylists and natural-hair experts alike, and it was created specifically with thick curly hair in mind. It features spaced-out bristles designed to glide through the hair without ripping, breaking, or damaging it.

Conair Quick Blow Dry Pro Porcupine Round Hair Brush
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Conair Quick Blow Dry Pro Porcupine Round Hair Brush

Give yourself a salon-quality blowout with the Conair Quick Blow Dry Pro Porcupine Round Hair Brush ($13) that pairs well with any blow dryer to smooth out curls and leave you with a voluminous finish every time.

Pattern Beauty Edge Tool
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Pattern Beauty Edge Tool

The Pattern Beauty Edge Tool ($12) gives you two must-have products for the price of one, as it's the perfect tool to grab when laying your edges with a styling gel and taming flyaways.

Tangle Teezer Ultimate Teaser Hair Brush
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Tangle Teezer Ultimate Teaser Hair Brush

The Tangle Teezer Ultimate Teaser Hair Brush ($12) is a volumizer with two tiers of bristles that allow you to give your hair more height with minimal damage or breakage.

Vitagoods Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush
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Vitagoods Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush

Give yourself a mini in-shower spa treatment with the Vitagoods Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush ($16). It's made with rubber tips that gently vibrate to massage and exfoliate your scalp as you cleanse with your favorite shampoo.

Gold N Hot Professional Styler and Hair Dryer
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Gold N Hot Professional Styler and Hair Dryer

The Gold N Hot Professional Styler and Hair Dryer ($38) comes with a series of attachments for all of your smoothing and drying needs, leaving you with a professional-looking blowout that doesn't involve you leaving your bathroom.

Conair Black Grooming Hair Brush
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Conair Black Grooming Hair Brush

The Conair Black Grooming Hair Brush ($6) features soft bristles to smooth your hair and tame flyaways to give any look you're rocking a sleek finish.

Diane Large Lift Comb
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Diane Large Lift Comb

Ideal for thicker, curlier textures, the Diane Large Lift Comb ($3) can be used to lift the hair and add volume with coated teeth that aren't too abrasive on the hair and scalp.

Tangle Teezer
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Tangle Teezer

If you haven't at least tried using a Tangle Teezer ($11), then you have no idea what you're missing out on. It features a palm-shaped design with a mixture of long and short teeth that work together to rid your hair of even the toughest of knots and tangles.

Cricket Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangling Brush
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Cricket Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangling Brush

The plastic in the Cricket Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangling Brush ($12) is infused with coconut oil and keratin to keep your hair looking shiny in its tangle-free state. It also doubles as a scalp massager for all the multitaskers out there.

Denman D14 Mini Styler Brush
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Denman D14 Mini Styler Brush

The Denman D14 Mini Styler Brush ($18) is a classic among naturals. The bristles are soft on the hair but still functional enough to detangle and smooth the hair and reduce frizz.

Ez Detangler Brush Flex Detangling Brush
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Ez Detangler Brush Flex Detangling Brush

The coolest thing about the Ez Detangler Brush Flex Detangling Brush ($8) is that it's made with moveable comb pieces that minimize potential damage and work with your hair, not against it. It's the perfect instrument to have in your stash if you have kinky or coily hair and you want to be able to control the size of your brush.

Wet Brush Go Green Coconut Oil Infused Hair Brush
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Wet Brush Go Green Coconut Oil Infused Hair Brush

The biodegradable plant starch handle isn't the only reason we're in love with the Wet Brush Go Green Coconut Oil Infused Hair Brush ($15); it's perfect for in-shower usage and minimizes pain to leave the hair feeling smooth and tangle-free in just a few passes.

Drybar Super Lemon Drop Brush
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Drybar Super Lemon Drop Brush

The Drybar Super Lemon Drop Brush ($20) works on both wet and dry hair to work through tangles without all of the uncomfortable tugging.

Pattern Beauty Shower Brush
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Pattern Beauty Shower Brush

Considering Tracee Ellis Ross made most of her products with her own hair type in mind, it's safe to say that the Pattern Beauty Shower Brush ($17) was made for curly hair. This brush is gentle on the hair yet still strong enough to relieve your hair of all of its tangles, holding your curls together in the process.

Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush
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Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush

Here's another one that was practically made for you to keep in your shower: the Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush ($10). It gently detangles the hair and distributes product while reducing potential breakage and damage.