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According to Toth, thick hair can be defined as a matter of overall density or of individual strand coarseness. \u201cYou 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),\u201d he says. As for the signs you have thick hair? Toth points out a few. \u201cYou probably have thick hair if it feels heavy, like it’s pulling down your head and neck, especially when in a bun,\u201d he says. \u201cAnother example is when you have a clean hair part, you can barely see your scalp.\u201d<\/p>\n
The brush you use for thick hair largely depends on preference, because \u201cthick hair\u201d isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all definition\u2014so your hairbrush shouldn\u2019t be, either. If you like brushing your hair when it\u2019s wet, look for metal bristles that won\u2019t rust or flexible plastic bristles. If you prefer taking a brush to your strands when they\u2019re totally dry, opt for a non-static wood bristle. Want a style refresh? \u201cIf 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,\u201d says Santiago.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Since thick hair is more prone to tangling, it\u2019s important to brush it in a way that limits painful tugging and snagging. The solution lies in where you begin<\/em> brushing. Toth recommends the following method for people with wavy hair or thick, straight hair: \u201cBrush 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.\u201d<\/p>\n However, the requirements for brushing thick curly hair can be a little different. Maryland-based hairstylist Ardajah Jones explains, “Sometimes, depending on the hair\u2019s 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.”<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019 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.<\/p>\n 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n A beauty product is a personal purchase. You might be searching for a face cream to address persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday self-care routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launches to hit the hair market. No matter what you seek or your individual needs and concerns, Allure<\/em> wants to ensure that you love anything we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse team of writers and editors \u2014 in addition to the wide range of outside testers and industry experts we regularly call upon \u2014 is essential to reaching that goal.<\/p>\n After all, can we really<\/em> say a skin-care product is the “best” for people over 50 if the only testers we’ve solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it\u2019s never been tested on curls? We\u2019re proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nMeet the experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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