Best hairbrushes in Australia

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Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush

Best hairbrush for most people/best overall hairbrush

• Many noticed less frizz and softer hair

Cons

• The price point is too expensive according to some reviewers
• A number of users were hesitant to use it in the shower due to the price point

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The Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush was one of the highest-rated overall hairbrushes across Google, Mecca and Adore Beauty reviews. It has a 4.7 out of 5 stars rating from over 1,700 reviews on Google. It also has a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating from 30 reviews on Mecca and a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating from 90 reviews on Adore Beauty. Many reviewers enjoyed the large size of the brush and its ability to smooth and tame hair without pulling or causing frizz.

The Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush has extended bristles that help to detangle the hair, and reduces the stress to the hair and scalp that can be caused by blow-drying or styling. It is great for smoothing hair while blow-drying and can be used to create smooth and straight styles. It has a large head but is still lightweight and made of bamboo. This hairbrush is long lasting and durable, and was a winner of Beauty Haven's Best in Beauty Awards in 2018.

Tangle Teezer Original

Best detangling hairbrush

• Smooths knots quickly and without pain

Cons

• Takes some time to get used to the grip
• Quicker and easier to use on wet hair rather than dry

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With a 4.6 out of 5 stars rating from almost 16,000 reviews on Google and a further 4.9 out of 5 stars rating from 20 reviews on Mecca, the Tangle Teezer Original is our pick for the best detangling hairbrush. Many found the product to be good value for money and liked that it could be used to detangle wet or dry hair.

The award-winning Tangle Teezer Original is the first brush launched by the Tangle Teezer brand in 2007, being its flagship and most popular product. It features both long and short teeth and can be used to detangle both wet and dry hair. It glides through the hair to gently detangle and smooth, and its ergonomic design fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. It can also be used to massage the scalp to encourage healthier follicles and the even distribution of natural oils. The product is made without latex and dyes and can be recycled.

Evo Bradford Pin Bristle Brush

Best hairbrush for fine hair

• Soft bristles that run smoothly through fine hair

Cons

• Not suitable for thick and long hair
• Some found it distributed natural hair oils too much in oily hair types

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We chose the Evo Bradford Pin Bristle Brush as the best hairbrush for fine hair as it was rated highly across reviews on Adore Beauty and Oz Hair and Beauty. It scores 4.8 stars out of 5 from over 40 reviews on Adore Beauty and 4.5 stars out of 5 from over 10 reviews on Oz Hair and Beauty, with many liking that the brush did not create static on fine hair.

The Evo Bradford Pin Bristle Brush helps to stimulate the scalp, smooths hair, reduces frizz and adds shine. The soft cushion pad allows for gentle use and is made from natural rubber for high durability and resistance to heat. The brush is made of stewardship council certified hardwood and helps to control static as well as minimising heat damage from styling. Natural boar bristles help to distribute the hair's natural oils.

Denman D4 Large 9 Row Styling Brush

Best hairbrush for thick hair

• Pins are strong and move through thick hair easily

Cons

• The brush is not suitable for fine hair
• Some reviewers found the bristles too hard, particularly on the scalp

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The Denman D4 Large 9 Row Styling Brush was one of the highest-rated hairbrushes for thick hair across Adore Beauty and Oz Hair and Beauty reviews, and scored a 4.6 out of 5 stars rating from almost 1,500 reviews on Google. Many liked that the brush provided the perfect tension for thick and long hair, leaving it straight, shiny and frizz-free.

The Denman D4 Large 9 Row Styling Brush is ideal for thicker and longer hair types and features nine rows of pins and a larger head to accommodate more voluminous or long hair, providing increased grip and tension. It also detangles wet or dry hair and smooths already styled hair. This is a durable brush and can be used with a hair dryer.

Kevin Murphy Styling Brush

Best hairbrush for curly hair

• Similar to using a comb and parts hair nicely

Cons

• Some reviews said the bristles are not strong
• Better to use on wet hair than dry hair according to some users

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The Kevin Murphy Styling Brush was one of the highest-rated brushes for curly hair across reviews on Google, Adore Beauty and Oz Hair and Beauty. It has a 4.3/5 stars rating from over 20 reviews on Google as well as a 4.2/5 stars rating from over 10 reviews on Adore Beauty. Many liked the texture given to curls as well as the quality of the brush.

The Kevin Murphy Styling Brush is made from 100% natural sustainable bamboo and is both lightweight and waterproof. It is suitable for curly and wavy hair types as well as fine, medium and coarse hair textures. The brush also helps to distribute the hair's natural oils so that hair stays healthy. The wide boar bristles along with the reinforced ionic bristles help to give shape to natural curls without creating frizz.

3MoreInches The No.1 Brush

Best hairbrush for textured hair

• Makes hair smooth without pulling

Cons

• The previous version was often seen as too small
• The bristles on the smaller version go crooked if pulled, according to some reviews

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3MoreInches' The No.1 Brush Medium was one of the highest-rated brushes for textured hair with a 4.5/5 stars rating from 30 reviews on Google and 4.8/5 stars from 15 reviews on Mecca. Many reviewers claimed that the medium size is perfect for thick and long textured hair making for easy brushing.

3MoreInches' The No.1 Brush is the follow-up product to the highly popular and previously smaller sized brush with the same name. It featured small ball bristles allowing for a relaxing scalp massage and acts as a styler and detangler in one. The smooth and flexible bristles are made from Japanese nylon, that glide through thick and textured hair without pulling.

GHD Paddle Brush

Best hairbrush for frizzy hair

• Can be used with a hair dryer

Cons

• Some found it easier to use on dry hair than wet hair
• Some reviewers found it wasn't as effective in detangling

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With a 4.7 out of 5 stars rating from over 1,000 Google reviews and a near-perfect 4.9 out of 5 stars rating from 35 reviews on Mecca, we couldn't go past the GHD Paddle Brush as the best brush for frizzy hair. Many found the brush left their hair smooth and frizz-free when using on dry hair.

The GHD Paddle Brush is suitable for mid to long hair and is fast and effective in styling. It detangles longer lengths of hair without generating static. It can be used to create straight and sleek blow-dries, and smooths hair in ponytails and updos. It also features a non-slip handle and has a three-month warranty.

Dream Detangler Brush

Best hairbrush for kids

• Soft and doesn't rip the hair while brushing either wet or dry

Cons

• Some reviews said the logo rubbed off on the handle
• Does not get all the way through the hair, according to some reviews

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The Dream Detangler Brush was one of the highest-rated brushes for kids according to Tangled Kids Hair Care, a 100% Australian designed and owned business. The brush is rated 5/5 stars by over 200 reviewers, with many parents raving about the quality of the product online. Many said it made the whole hair brushing process easier and there were no more tears.

The Dream Detangler brush has super flexible and broad bristles that detangle a child's hair with ease. It can be used with or without a heat tool and doesn't pull or grab the hair, sliding through seamlessly instead. It can be used on wet or dry hair, making it great for either curly or straight hair types. Its curved design contours the head providing added comfort and the brush is lightweight and easy to grip.
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Silver Bullet Hybrid Ceramic & Ionic Straightening Brush

Best ionic hairbrush

• Straightens hair but still provides volume and a more natural look

Cons

• Not as effective on damp hair
• Some reviewers found it left frizz

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The Silver Bullet Hybrid Ceramic & Ionic Straightening Brush was one of the highest-rated ionic brushes, scoring a 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 30 Google reviews and a further 4.7 out of 5 stars rating from over 30 Adore Beauty reviewers. Many liked that the product was easy to use and gave more of a natural straight look.

The Silver Bullet Hybrid Ceramic & Ionic Straightening Brush utilises both ionic and ceramic technology to reduce frizz and static in the hair. It features an LCD display and allows you to tailor the heat controls to the needs of your hair. It creates a smooth finish to the hair while still providing volume. It has firm heated bristles and a 360-swivel power chord.

Methodology

Why you can trust our picks

• 3MoreInches
• Air Motion
• Aveda
• Briogeo
• Christophe Robin
• Conair
• Denman
• Dream Detangler
• Drybar
• Duboa
• Eleven
• Evo
• GHD
• Harry Josh

• Shu Uemura
• Hercules
• Janeke
• Kevin Murphy
• Kristin Ess
• Lady Jayne
• Mason Pearson
• Mermade Hair
• Models Prefer
• Moroccan Oil
• O&M
• Revlon
• Scunci
• Silver Bullet
• Tangle Teezer

• The Wet Brush

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