The 4 Hair Brushes I Can’t Live Without

May 21, 2026

My go-to brushes for healthy hair, everyday styling, and gentle detangling

When it comes to healthy hair, most people focus on products - but the tools you use daily can make just as much of a difference.

Using the wrong brush can lead to:

unnecessary tension
breakage
frizz
snagging
and even premature damage to both natural hair and hair extensions

Over the years, these are the four brushes I’ve found myself reaching for every single day. Each one serves a different purpose within my routine and helps keep my hair looking healthy, smooth, and manageable.

1. Mixed Nylon & Boar Bristle Brush – White Gloss

My everyday go-to brush

If I could only recommend one brush, it would be this one.

Our Mixed Nylon & Boar Bristle Brush has become a staple in both my personal routine and the salon because it gently detangles the hair without excessive pulling or snagging.

The combination of nylon and boar-style bristles helps glide through the hair smoothly while remaining suitable for all hair types - including hair extensions.

One of the biggest causes of premature shedding with individual hair extensions is aggressive brushing and unnecessary tension. This brush helps minimise that by gently working through the hair instead of pulling against it.

Why I love it:

Gentle on natural hair and extensions
Helps smooth the hair and reduce frizz
Suitable for everyday brushing
Glides through the hair without snagging
Helps maintain healthier-looking hair over time

Top Tip - Using a Boar Bristle Brush Before Bed

The simplest healthy hair habit

One of my favourite things to do before bed is gently glide the Mixed Nylon & Boar Bristle Brush from the scalp down through the lengths of my hair.

This helps distribute the natural oils from your scalp through to the ends of the hair - almost acting like a natural serum.

This small habit can help:

add natural shine
reduce dryness through the ends
smooth the hair naturally
support healthier-looking lengths over time

It’s such a simple step, but it genuinely makes a difference.

2. Mini Mixed Nylon & Boar Bristle Brush – Matte Black

The brush that lives in my handbag

I always carry the mini version of our boar and nylon bristle brush with me throughout the day.

It’s perfect for:

quick touch-ups
smoothing flyaways
brushing through the hair gently on the go

Despite its smaller size, it still provides the same gentle detangling benefits and is ideal for keeping the hair smooth without creating unnecessary tension.

It’s especially useful if you wear hair extensions and want to keep your hair neat throughout the day without over-brushing.

3. Wet Detangling Brush – Matte Black

The only brush I use on wet hair

Wet hair is far more vulnerable to stretching and breakage, which is why using the right brush is so important.

Our Wet Detangling Brush is the only brush I use to detangle my hair when it’s wet because it gently works through knots without excessive pulling.

Using a brush that is too harsh on wet hair can lead to unnecessary stress on the hair shaft over time, especially if your hair is already dry, coloured, or extension-wearing.

My top tip:

Always start brushing from the ends and slowly work your way upwards rather than dragging from the root downwards.

4. GHD Ceramic Radial Brush – Size 4 (55mm)

Bonus: My Favourite Blow Dry Brush

When blow drying my hair, I always reach for the GHD Ceramic Radial Brush in Size 4.

This brush is brilliant for creating smoothness, movement, and volume while blow drying longer or thicker hair.

However, one of the biggest mistakes I see people make — especially those with thicker hair or hair extensions — is failing to section the hair properly.

Why sectioning matters:

If you repeatedly apply heat to the same area while trying to dry large sections, this can lead to:

excessive heat exposure
dryness
weakening of the hair
premature snapping and breakage

Working in clean, manageable sections helps you dry the hair more efficiently while protecting the condition of both your natural hair and extensions.