The Best Hair Brushes For Every Hair Type

Getting the right haircare routine down pat can be a tricky task. And whilst finding the best haircare products (bonus points for budget buys) and brushing up on your blow-drying skills is essential for any good hair day, the most important tool of all is your hair brush.

ICYMI your hair brush can make or (literally) break your hair. So to help you on your way to your best hair yet, we’ve rounded up the best hair brushes for every hair type and situation.

The best hair brushes in Australia

Best brush for thick hair: ELEVEN Australia Styling Brush in Box

If dealing with long, thick locks is your forte, this brush will make the task a whole lot easier. ELEVEN’s Large Styling Brush is ideal to use whilst blow-drying or everyday brushing and styling. And with a balanced blend of cruelty-free boar and nylon bristles, this brush truly is the perfect multi-tasker.

$32.95 at Adore Beauty

Best paddle brush: Moroccanoil Ceramic Paddle Brush

This brush is a tried and tested favourite and works like a charm to tame, style and smooth all hair types. The ionic bristles repel water and leave your strands feeling and looking silky soft. It even comes with a sectioning tip to make blow-drying a breeze – what’s not to love?!

$38 at Adore Beauty

Best round brush: YS Park Med Super G Series Hairbrush

If glossy, healthy hair is what you seek, look no further than the YS Park G Series brush. This salon-quality round brush is the ultimate styling companion. The alternating boar and nylon bristles offer the perfect tension to give you perfect blow-dry curls every time.

$124 at Bixie Colour

Best brush for fine hair: evo Conrad Boar Bristle Paddle Brush

Dealing with fine or thinning hair? This gentle brush will be your saving grace. From everyday grooming to polishing and refining your hairstyle, the evo Dressing Brush has got you covered. It conditions and smooths your hair and keeps static and frizz at bay in the process – no snagging or pulling in sight.

$42 at Adore Beauty

Best straightening brush: Lady Jayne Salon Pro Rechargeable Straightening Brush

Keeping your ‘do silky smooth can be a challenge, but this straightening brush saves the day every time. It’s portable and rechargeable for on-the-go use so you can touch up your hair wherever the day takes you.

“As someone with frizzy hair this product was great for a quick fix and to keep those flyaways at bay! The controls were easy to use and the rechargeable feature is great for travel.” – Kate Giddy

Want to know more? Read more Lady Jayne Salon Pro Rechargeable Straightening Brush reviews.

$42.39 at Chemist Warehouse

Best brush for frizzy hair: Mason Pearson Handy Pure Bristle Brush

Boujee? Yes. But we like to think of this hairstylist favourite as an investment for our hair. It tames tangles, smooths frizz and leaves you with polished strands after every stroke. Don’t believe us? We’ll let the reviews speak for themselves…

“A Mason Pearson brush was on my wish list for years and when I finally received one I did not look back. It has lasted three years and is still in use everyday, I can’t fault it. I have a lot of hair which is very fine and as long as my hair is dry it beautifies, buffs and polished hair every time.” – TheGlowManifesto

Want to know more? Read more Mason Pearson Handy Pure Bristle Brush reviews.

$265 at Active Skin

Best brush for textured and coily hair: Tangle Teezer Thick & Curly Brush

As anyone with thick and textured hair would know, the right brush that cuts through the knots and keeps curls in place is few and far between. But Tangle Teezer’s Thick & Curly brush does just that. It’s a true game-changer that will cut your grooming time in half and leave you with soft, bouncy curls without ripping your hair out.

$25.50 at MECCA

Best hot-styling brush: TONI&GUY Tools Thermal Straightening Paddle Brush

Want to dry and style your hair at the same time, but haven’t quite mastered the round brush technique? The Thermal Straightening Paddle Brush from TONI&GUY Tools takes the stress out of blow-drying, leaving you with a sleek, shiny mane after every styling session. Hot tip: brush the roots of your hair up and out for next-level volume…

$20 at Woolworths

Best smoothing brush: esmi Skin Minerals Bamboo Brush

Australian-made skin care brand esmi Skin Minerals has made its first foray into haircare and absolutely nailed the brief. This eco-friendly hair brush cares for your hair and your scalp, leaving you will less hair breakage and smoother, shinier strands. Use it for your daily styling and to make brushing your little ones’ hair easier and less painful (for the both of you).

$49 at Esmi Skin Minerals

Best brush for wet hair: Lady Jayne TanglePro® Wet Detangling Brush

You may have been taught that brushing your hair while it’s wet can leave you with a damaged, frizzy ‘do. But that isn’t the case with the Lady Jayne Wet Detangling Brush. This tool features soft, flexible bristles and the brand’s flexi-guide technology for easy and quick detangling for wet and dry hair.

“I found this brush very easy to use, it’s very gentle. Haven’t noticed much hair in the brush after brushing my wet hair either. The bristles feel amazing on my scalp and gives a lovely massage when brushing.” – Izzy09

Wat to know more? Read more Lady Jayne TanglePro® Wet Detangling Brush reviews.

$11.64 at Chemist Warehouse

Best Scalp Brush: Virtue Labs Manta Brush

Healthy hair starts from the roots, which is why it is so essential to have a solid scalp care routine in place. This scalp brush is fragile hair-friendly to gently massage and exfoliate the scalp whilst promoting strong, healthy hair growth. Use it in the shower to lather your shampoo and nourish your scalp, or post-wash to brush through conditioning treatments for your silkiest hair yet.

$44 at Sephora

Best detangling brush: Ugly Swan Scream-Free Maxi Hair Brush

Attempting to detangle your hair is enough to bring you to tears (literally). But the Ugly Swan Scream-Free brush makes everyday grooming a breeze, no matter what your hair type. Dual bristle technology means there’s no pulling or tugging involved, and you’ll be saving your hair and scalp from breakage, dandruff and oiliness. It truly gives a new meaning to a “good hair day”.

$39.95 at Hard To Find

Best all-rounder brush: TONI&GUY Tools Bamboo Paddle Brush

We love a supermarket beauty buy and this bamboo brush is at the top of our wishlist. Anti-static nylon pins smooth and straighten the hair, and ensure effortless detangling on wet or dry hair. It’s made with 70 per cent less plastic than other paddle brushes and is totally biodegradable and recyclable.

“This brush is amazing, it feels great on my sensitive scalp, detangles beautifully and leaves my hair feeling soft. I look forward to brushing my hair at the end of the day and I think using this style of brush frequently has improved the health of my hair.” – Jess328

Want to know more? Read more TONI&GUY Tools Bamboo Paddle Brush reviews.

$20 at Woolworths

What is your hair type? Do you have a holy grail hair brush?!