Your hair type determines everything, from the right hair care products to the right brushing routine. If you have thick hair, then you know it needs special care. Brushing and detangling it the right way, with the right brush, will keep it looking healthy and beautiful. We tell you all you need to know.
Thick hair is characterized by a greater diameter (meaning each individual hair strand is measurably thicker) and higher density (i.e., more strands per square inch of your scalp). These two factors make this hair type a bit tricky to manage, as it is prone to developing dry ends, frizz, and knots. Having the right brushing and detangling routine in place can help you get the most out of your thick hair. But for that, it is important to choose a hairbrush suited to your hair type. Keep reading to find out how to pick the right hairbrush for you.
Which is the best detangling brush for thick hair?
Selecting the right brush for thick hair will help you smooth out frizz and flyaways, keep knots at bay, and prevent dry ends. For thick hair, we recommend you use our detangling brush and boar bristle hairbrush.
The detangling brush
Detangling your hair prevents the formation of knots but also helps to promote blood circulation in the scalp. To keep your hair healthy and beautiful, it is important to detangle your hair with a brush suited to your hair type. For thick hair, we recommend using a brush with multiple, flexible nylon fibers placed at different heights. This allows for a pain-free detangling experience with little to no breakage.
The detangling brushes from Altesse Studio’s Beauty Collection are made from bio-sourced nylon fibers, interwoven using our unique bristle placement technique. We have specially designed a brush to provide an unparalleled detangling experience to those with thick or curly hair.
The boar bristle hairbrush
With its powerful conditioning benefits, the boar bristle hairbrush can be a valuable addition to your hair care routine if you have thick hair. The keratin in the fibers of this brush is identical to the keratin in human hair, making it the ideal vehicle to help distribute the sebum in your scalp from the roots to the tips. This helps to nourish each strand and keep your ends from drying out. With each successive use, your hair will become softer, shinier, and more supple. Moreover, a boar bristle hairbrush smooths out the hair fiber, eliminating frizz and keeping it well-tamed. All while promoting blood circulation in the scalp, encouraging hair regrowth, and removing impurities your hair collects throughout the day!
The boar bristle brushes from Altesse Studio’s Beauty Collection are of extremely high quality, and we offer specially designed ones for thick or curly hair.
How to brush and detangle thick hair
Once you’ve picked the right hairbrush(es), it's important to properly brush thick hair to keep it looking its best. We recommend a two-step hair brushing routine that offers two important benefits: detangling (using a detangling brush) and conditioning (using a boar bristle hairbrush).
3 techniques to detangle thick hair effectively
- Use your detangling brush when your hair is damp or dry. Do not detangle your hair when it's completely wet, as it is at its most fragile.
- Always detangle your hair by starting with the tips and working your way to the top.
- Try to detangle your hair in the evening, before going to bed. This way, you can wake up with fewer knots and spare yourself a painful brushing experience in the morning.
3 techniques to brush thick hair for effective conditioning
- To condition your hair, use a boar bristle brush on dry hair. This helps distribute the natural oils produced by your scalp through your lengths and nourish your hair fibers.
- Use the famous 100-stroke brush technique.
- Brush your hair once in the morning and once in the evening for optimal conditioning and maximum benefits.