Hair brushes [1] really only have one job, but even the best of them can fall short when you're trying to pass them through a head full of tangles and knots. Moments like these are why everyone should have a detangling brush on hand that's equipped to undo even the toughest of tangles and make the process of styling our hair that much easier. Having the right kind of brush to detangle your hair isn't just necessary because of convenience — it's also a must because using the wrong kind of brush on your hair can leave you susceptible to more damage and split ends.
This is especially true if you have textured hair, which is why we've rounded up our favourite detangling brushes for this hair type ahead.
Tangle Teezer
If you haven't at least tried using a Tangle Teezer [2] ($12), then you have no idea what you're missing out on. It features a palm-shaped design with a mixture of long and short teeth that work together to rid your hair of even the toughest of knots and tangles.
Cricket Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangling Brush
The plastic in the Cricket Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangling Brush [3] ($10) is infused with coconut oil and keratin to keep your hair looking shiny in its tangle-free state. It also doubles as a scalp massager for all the multitaskers out there.
Denman D14 Mini Styler Brush
The Denman D14 Mini Styler Brush [4] ($18) is a classic among naturals. The bristles are soft on the hair but still functional enough to detangle and smooth the hair and reduce frizz.
BESTOOL Detangler Brush
The coolest thing about the BESTOOL Detangler Brush [5] ($13) is that it's made with moveable comb pieces that minimize potential damage and work with your hair, not against it. It's the perfect instrument to have in your stash if you have kinky or coily hair and you want to be able to control the size of your brush.
Wet Brush Go Green Coconut Oil Infused Hair Brush
The biodegradable plant starch handle isn't the only reason we're in love with the Wet Brush Go Green Coconut Oil Infused Hair Brush [6] ($15); it's perfect for in-shower usage and minimizes pain to leave the hair feeling smooth and tangle-free in just a few passes.
Drybar Super Lemon Drop Brush
The Drybar Super Lemon Drop Brush [7] ($20) works on both wet and dry hair to work through tangles without all of the uncomfortable tugging.
Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush
Here's another one that was practically made for you to keep in your shower: the Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush [8] ($14). It gently detangles the hair and distributes product while reducing potential breakage and damage.