The hairbrush — you probably use one every day, but with the wide variety of brushes available, do you ever wonder which is what, and which one you should pick, anyway? Well, you're in luck because all this week, I'll be featuring different types of brushes and how to use them. As a general guideline, pick a brush based on the length of your hair and the style you want to achieve.
Let's start off with the paddle brush, which is great for longer hairstyles. To use, gently lift hair at the roots and sweep down the hair shaft. Since this brush is so flat, it's best for creating smooth, sleek, and shiny styles without lots of volume. It also works wonders as a finisher for curly, frizzy, or wavy hair that's been styled by other means.
Because the paddle brush is so wide, it's also great for penetrating thick hair and providing a gentle, stimulating scalp massage. Try the Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush ($18).
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I have this hairbrush! I have really thick hair and this brush is a life saver.
1That is my FAVORITE brush! I have 2 of them just so I'll always have one with me. It's magnificent!
2I love brushing my hair with a paddle brush...it just feels so luxurious.
3I have really thick hair and this brush is awesome for making it sleek.
4I know paddle brushes are generally used for longer hair but I got my hair cut recently (barely collar bone length) and the stylist used a paddle brush when he was blowing it out. It made my hair really sleek and totally perfected the look. I haven't been able to replicate the look since because using a paddle brush on short hair is so awkward. I guess it all comes with stylist training...
5I have being keeping my hair in microbraids for a time, but that is because I want my hair to grow, but after a while I am gone to take them out. So, I think that I will be needing to look for a different brush then what I got.
6I used to have that same brush, I used until it literally fell apart. I need to get another one!
7have it, love it
8I won't use anything but a paddle brush.
9I have that hairbrush!
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