Choosing the right hairbrush for your hair type is key to getting the best results for your hair. Straight or curly, oily or dry: all these factors should inform your choice of tool and hair routine. Here's our guide to finding the ideal brush for you.
The simple act of brushing your hair is a humble but important part of your beauty routine. When used correctly, a hairbrush can bring out your hair's shine and keep it looking beautiful. But selecting the right brush is crucial to leveraging these benefits. From the type of bristle that's suitable for your hair to the right routine, we help you pick the brush that is best for you.
Best hairbrush for fine to normal hair with low to medium density
The one golden rule for this hair type is to ONLY brush your hair when it's dry. When fine hair gets wet, it becomes completely saturated with water and stretched out, making it more prone to breakage.
If you absolutely must detangle your hair immediately after you shower, towel-dry it thoroughly and then use a detangling brush from our Beauté range. Its soft nylon fibers and unique bristle placement helps to gently detangle your hair with even greater precision than a comb, limiting chances of breakage to a minimum.
If you have fine to normal hair which is straight or has low density, lack of volume can be a perpetual complaint. A boar bristle hairbrush is your companion for life! Whether you choose our premium Altesse Prestige brush or opt for an elegant Repair & Shine brush from our Beauté range, the quality of the natural fibers used is sure to lend volume and shine to your hair with each successive use.
Best hairbrush for very dense, thick hair
Thick or highly dense hair is more resistant and therefore needs a specially suited brush for conditioning or detangling.
Our hybrid brushes from the Nature range combine the benefits of boar bristles and nylon fibers. A mixed-bristle brush is perfect for this hair type because it works through thick strands while also helping to distribute natural oils evenly through the hair. This all-in-one option is a universally popular choice for turning your hair brushing routine into an indulgent moment of pleasure.
You could also opt for a boar bristle Shine brush from our Beauté or Prestige collections. At Altesse Studio , we have devised a special bristle placement technique that allows us to craft 100% boar bristle hairbrushes that can be used even for thick hair. Over time, these brushes will help your locks gain in shine and beauty.
For "magic" detangling, look no further than the detangling brushes from our Beauté collection, which help ensure a pain- and breakage-free experience even for thick and dense hair types.
Best hairbrush for wavy or curly hair
Wavy and curly hair tends to have more texture and volume. This is why, unlike other hair types, it is best to brush this type of hair when wet. Brushing wavy or curly hair when dry tends to make it puffy and can disrupt its natural curl pattern.
So, those of you with curly or wavy hair can opt for a detangling brush with nylon bristles or a wide-toothed comb - two types of tools that can work through coarse hair or tight curls without causing damage. The flexible bristles of the Altesse Beauté detangling brush for curly hair has a dual benefit: it helps to precisely detangle hair strands without breakage and distributes your hair care products evenly through your hair.
Best hairbrush for oily hair
A boar bristle brush is without a doubt the best ally for oily hair! Our boar bristle brushes from the Beauté or Prestige range help to run through your hair from scalp to tips, evenly distributing the excess sebum that can otherwise collect at the base. This brushing action thus naturally conditions and nourishes the hair in its own oils, leaving it shiny and glossy. If executed correctly and regularly - ideally twice a day - using a boar bristle hairbrush will also make your hair softer and more supple over time.
Now that we have let you in on all the beauty secrets that lie behind your dream hair, all you need to do is pick the right hairbrush for your hair and integrate it into your daily hair care routine.
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