Hairbrush 101: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right Brush for Your Hair

Be honest: when was the last time you replaced your hairbrush? 

We’ll happily upgrade our shampoo, invest in a new hair treatment and spend hours researching our next styling tool… meanwhile, the same hairbrush has been sitting on the bathroom counter for years. 

Consider this your sign. It might be time for a new hairbrush. 

But before you grab the first brush you see, there’s something you need to know: not all hairbrushes do the same job. The best hairbrush for detangling isn’t necessarily the one you’ll reach for when creating a bouncy blowout, and your everyday smoothing brush has a very different job to a finishing brush. 

That’s where The Brush Company comes in. Exclusively available at Oz Hair and Beauty, the range includes brushes designed for detangling, smoothing, blow-drying, finishing and everyday styling. 

So, if you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of hairbrushes thinking, Okay… but which one do I actually need?, welcome to Hairbrush 101. 

Class is officially in session.  

First Things First: Why Does Your Hairbrush Matter? 

Your hairbrush might not be the most glamorous product in your routine, but when you think about how often you use it, choosing the right one suddenly feels pretty important. 

The right hairbrush can help you gently detangle, smooth your hair, enhance shine, manage frizz and make styling easier, depending on the brush you choose. The Brush Company range is designed around different hair types and styling needs, rather than expecting one brush to magically do everything. 

Think of your brushes like your makeup brushes. You probably wouldn’t apply your foundation, blush and eyeshadow with the exact same brush. 

Your hair deserves the same energy. 

For the Knotty Situation: The Detangler 

Hair behaving like it tied itself into approximately 47 knots overnight? 

Meet The Brush Company The Detangler. 

A good detangling hairbrush should be your go-to when the main mission is getting through knots and tangles with less pulling and unnecessary stress on the hair. 

The trick? Don’t attack your hair from the roots and hope for the best. 

Start towards the ends and gently work your way upwards, tackling smaller sections as you go. Your hair - and your scalp - will thank you. 

Best for: Everyday knots, tangles and making brush time feel a whole lot easier. 

For the Everyday Everything: The Classic Paddle 

If you’re searching for an everyday hairbrush, you can’t go past a classic paddle brush. 

The Brush Company The Classic Paddle features a wide paddle designed to detangle and smooth the hair while helping reduce breakage, and it's suitable for all hair types. Oz Hair and Beauty recommends using smooth strokes and working from the ends towards the roots when detangling. 

The wide surface makes a paddle brush particularly handy when you have a lot of hair to get through. It’s the brush you grab before styling, before leaving the house, after taking your ponytail out or whenever your hair just needs a quick reset. 

Basically, if your hairbrush had a reliable best friend, this would be it. 

Best for: Everyday brushing, detangling and smoothing. 

For the Glossy Finish: The Polisher 

You’ve styled your hair. It looks good. 

But could it look shinier? Smoother? More expensive? 

Enter The Brush Company The Polisher. 

Designed to help create sleek, smooth and glossy-looking results, The Polisher works across the hair surface to help control flyaways and enhance natural shine. A perfect option for frizzy, unruly or fine hair when you want that refined finishing touch. 

Think of this as the final step in your hair routine. You’ve done the styling - now it’s time for the polish. 

Best for: Smoothing, shine, flyaways and finishing your style. 

For Your Handbag: The Mini Glide 

Sometimes your full-sized hairbrush does not need to come to brunch. 

For brushing on the go, there’s The Brush Company The Mini Glide. 

The compact design makes it an easy addition to your handbag, work bag, gym bag or suitcase when you want to keep a brush nearby without sacrificing half your available storage space.

Windy commute? Post-gym tangles? Hair needs a refresh before dinner? 

Handled. 

Best for: Travel, handbags and on-the-go detangling. 

For the At-Home Blowout: The Volume Maker 

If your Pinterest board is 90% big, bouncy blowouts, this section is for you. 

Round brushes are designed to help create shape, volume and movement while blow-drying, and The Brush Company The Volume Maker comes in multiple barrel sizes, including 25mm, 33mm, 43mm, 53mm and 65mm options. 

As a general styling rule, smaller round brushes give you greater control for creating more defined shape, particularly around shorter layers and fringes, while larger barrels are great when you're chasing a smoother finish, volume and bigger movement. 

Translation: your dream blowout may require a little less wrestling with your hairdryer and a little more attention to your brush. 

Best for: Blow-drying, volume, movement and creating that fresh-from-the-salon feeling. 

So… Is It Time for a New Hairbrush? 

If your current brush has bent or missing bristles, feels rough going through your hair, is difficult to properly clean or simply isn't doing what you need it to do anymore, take this as your permission slip to upgrade. 

Choosing the best hairbrush for your hair type and styling routine doesn't need to be complicated. Once you know what you want your brush to do, finding the right one becomes a whole lot easier. 

And if you've been using the same mystery hairbrush since 2017? 

We won't tell anyone. 

Just maybe… it's time for a brush-up.  

Discover The Brush Company hairbrushes at Oz Hair and Beauty and find the brush your routine has been missing.