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5 Types of Hair Brushes You Need, and How to Use Them

Mellanie Perez
Writer and expert3 years ago
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The right hair brush can be a total game changer. Whether you’re styling your hair in an updo, playing up your natural waves, opting for a Hollywood glam blowout or detangling stubborn knots, there’s a hair brush for the job. And often, choosing the right brush and using it correctly will make all the difference in your look.

Should you opt for a round brush? A paddle brush? A brush with boar bristles? It all depends on which result you want to achieve. To help you figure out which type you need, we spoke to Penny James, hair stylist and certified trichologist at Penny James Salon in New York.

    Mellanie Perez
    Writer and expert
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    Mellanie Perez is a freelance lifestyle, beauty and wellness writer and editor based in Houston, Texas and—occasionally—Puerto Rico. She has been on staff at Modern Luxury and Sunday Riley, where she mastered the art of clean copy and tight deadlines. When not preoccupied with getting through the 10 books on her nightstand or getting in her daily workout, she can be found writing essays and poetry, and learning trending dances on Tik Tok. You can see more of her work at mellanieperez.com or follow her on Instagram.
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