Frequently Asked Questions
How do you define thick hair?
According to Toth, thick hair can be defined as a matter of overall density or of individual strand coarseness. “You could describe the diameter of each individual strand of hair as either fine or coarse, but thick hair comes down to the collective density of your entire head of hair (hair follicles per square inch),” he says. As for the signs you have thick hair? Toth points out a few. “You probably have thick hair if it feels heavy, like it’s pulling down your head and neck, especially when in a bun,” he says. “Another example is when you have a clean hair part, you can barely see your scalp.”
What’s the best hairbrush for thick hair?
The brush you use for thick hair largely depends on preference, because “thick hair” isn’t a one-size-fits-all definition—so your hairbrush shouldn’t be, either. If you like brushing your hair when it’s wet, look for metal bristles that won’t rust or flexible plastic bristles. If you prefer taking a brush to your strands when they’re totally dry, opt for a non-static wood bristle. Want a style refresh? “If hair is in a bouncy blowout, I would use a boar bristle brush to softly brush the hair to remove tangles and distribute oils from roots to ends,” says Santiago.
You can also look for brushes with bristles of different lengths, which work through knots in layers without pulling or breaking hair, according to Mandee Tauber, a hairstylist and educator for Oribe.
How do you brush super thick hair?
Since thick hair is more prone to tangling, it’s important to brush it in a way that limits painful tugging and snagging. The solution lies in where you begin brushing. Toth recommends the following method for people with wavy hair or thick, straight hair: “Brush the ends first, and then once they are detangled, brush from the mid shaft downward through the ends. Once that’s all detangled, brush from the roots of the hair all the way down and through the ends.”
However, the requirements for brushing thick curly hair can be a little different. Maryland-based hairstylist Ardajah Jones explains, “Sometimes, depending on the hair’s health and curl pattern, you might need to start brushing above the tangle and work your way down first, rather than always starting at the ends. The main goal is to use a combination of techniques and the right amount of tension to minimize wear and tear on the hair.”
You can expect a bit of trial and error as you figure out what brushing method feels good for you, your strands, and your scalp. Just be gentle and patient.
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How we test and review products
We always enlist a range of testers for any review, but hair-care products and tools are another story. While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind. When reviewing tools, we also take into account testers’ experience levels. For instance, an innovative new blow-dryer may feature industry-leading technology, but if the only people who find it intuitive to use are professional hairstylists, we have to consider this when determining whether it is worthy of a recommendation.
For our list of the best hairbrushes for thick hair, we considered each product’s performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from board-certified dermatologists and seasoned estheticians. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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