Keep Your Long, Straight Hair Happy with These Combs and Brushes

Fact: all hair types are susceptible to knots—even straight hair, and the easiest way to get rid of snarls is by brushing very long hair with a wide-tooth comb when it’s still wet. This gem from KEVIN.MURPHY is one of the best combs for long hair. Bonus points for the comb’s hook-able handle; you’ll never forget to detangle your hair in the shower again. We highly recommend using this comb just after you’ve just popped some conditioner in your hair. A smooth lube helps the comb glide through easier.

If we could pick only one brush for long, thick hair, it would definitely be a paddle brush. Why? Quite simply, because it’s excellent for your scalp *and* locks. Running the Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush through your mane banishes knottiness as well as gives your scalp a heavenly massage for great beauty benefits. This brush lightly exfoliates dead skin cells and boosts blood flow to encourage hair growth. Use this tool to brush out your freshly tonged curls; the perfect-width bristles won’t remove texture from your waves. PSA: this brush is vegan too!

The Wet Brush brushes are renowned for being usable on, well, wet hair. This model certainly doesn’t disappoint., and we think it could possibly be the best brush for thick, straight hair. The Epic Quick Dry Vent Brush is known as one of the best hair brushes for straight hair and it’s designed to be used on towel-dried hair. Its design features are totally worth mentioning too. This paddle brush can withstand heat up to 230°F. And special vents help guide the hot air from a hairdryer to your wet hair. In fact, the brand claims this model helps your hair dry up to 30% faster than other brushes can. That’s seriously fast!

Long, straight hair can lack volume, especially in the roots. This teasing brush from evo is one of the best brushes for fine, straight hair. To get the most out of this brush, lift a 1-inch section of your hair and brush the hair back towards the roots until it fluffs up. This teasing brush is made with boar bristles, which are extra-gentle on your hair. That’s key when it comes to backcombing your hair, which goes against the natural direction of the hair’s cuticle. Psst: did we mention that this is a cruelty-free hairbrush?

If you’ve ever wanted to achieve big, sexy, bouncy curls with a brush and hairdryer, you’ve come to the right place. This Large Round Brush from RAINCRY is a top contender for best brush for long, straight hair, and boasts a 65 mm barrel. Now, achieving the ‘big blow-dry’ look may take some practice, but we think it’s worth it. Wrap a small section of damp hair around this brush and hold it with one hand. Hold your hairdryer in your other hand, resting the nozzle on the brush. Slowly pull the brush outwards with your hand, with the hairdryer following suit. The result is voluminous hair that boasts bouncy texture. Oh, and don’t be scared off by its steep price tag.