Top 8 Men’s Hair Brushes for Any Hair Style

Men have unique hair needs. There, we said it. Men’s hair is challenging, and an ordinary brush isn’t going to cut it. In this article, we’re checking out the top styling tools for the job, looking at men’s hairbrushes, and showing you the best options on the market.

Let’s jump right into our top hair products. After that, we’ll give you a buyer’s guide for choosing the perfect brush for you!

If you’re in a hurry, here’s a list of our recommended products:

 

Best Hair Brushes for Men

Let’s get into it – these are the best men’s hairbrushes on the market. We’ve included plenty of variety on this list because we want there to be something for every type of hair. Read on to find out what’s best for you:

Best Overall – Sosoon Boar Paddle Brush

Product Overview

Let’s start with our favorite: the Sosoon Boar Paddle Brush. This boar brush uses a unique combination of boar bristles with traditional paddle brush functionality. The paddle brush bends and shapes to the contours of your head, and the strong yet soft boar bristles work to shape and detangle your hair. This brush helps spread your scalp’s natural oils, which act as a natural conditioner to keep your hair hydrated and sleek.

We especially like that it is big, smooth, and easy to grip. You can get comprehensive coverage in minutes and shape your hair the way you want.

Pros

• Boar bristles combined with strong plastic bristles
• Paddle brush uses soft backing to allow bristles to contour and bend to the shape of your head
• Comes with an included tail comb
• Big, wide, and contoured for easy grip
• Very fair price

Cons

• • Boar brushes have very condensed bristles, which might be too rough for some

• Not the highest quality wood

 

Best Budget – Conair Pro Hair Brush

Product Overview

If you’re looking for a basic paddle brush design, look no further than the Conair Pro. Because when it comes to effective brushing, sometimes a paddle brush is all you need. The bristles are strong yet flexible, with just enough spacing for a consistent brush. The bristle pad allows for smooth movement, which contours to your head, and the brush tips gently massage your scalp. The bristles tips are wide for the efficient spreading of your scalp’s natural oils.

Overall, it’s a simple brush, but sometimes simplicity does the trick. And you truly can’t beat the price!

Pros

• Simple and efficient design
• Comfortable handle grip
• Ball tipped bristles and flexible cushion base – comfortable brush from start to finish
• Bristles are spaced well for detangling
• Extremely affordable

Cons

• Might not be firm enough for especially tough tangles or thick hair
• Some may prefer less spaced-out bristles

 

Best Boar Bristle Brush – Belula Boar Bristle Hair Brush for Men

Product Overview

Boar bristle brushes are a great mix of soft and durable. The bristles are dense, providing a good grip on every strand for efficient detangling. But they’re also soft and flexible, allowing them to contour to your hair as they brush without causing unnecessary wear, tear, or damage. Boar brushes do a great job at spreading oils and removing dry skin.

This particular brush is excellent. It is well made, well priced, and very comfortable to hold. It has a padded backing to allow for even more flexibility. Overall, a great choice, and it even comes with a wooden comb.

Pros

• Affordable price tag
• Cruelty-free boar bristle
• Ergonomic design and comfortable grip
• Bristles are securely affixed and well-spaced for optimal coverage
• Includes a wooden comb

Cons

• Boar bristles are sometimes too dense for particularly thick/tangled hair
• It’s a matter of preference – some prefer a more traditional brush

 

Best Hair & Beard Brush – Pear Wood Brush

Product Overview

Here is an excellent brush that advertises itself as an option for both hair and beard. We think it’s an ideal option for both, but it’s primarily for hair. It’s a classic military brush with a wide ergonomic handle attached. The boar bristles rest against the wooden backing and stay securely in place for a brush capable of tackling large tangles and thicker hair.

This product spreads your hair’s natural oils, so it’s great for dry scalps and dandruff. It’s made with high-quality pearwood and 100% boar bristle.

Pros

• Classic military brush design
• Boar bristles are soft enough for comfort, yet firm enough to detangle tough knots
• Dense bristles to efficiently spread oils
• Ergonomic grip
• Pearwood is durable and gives it that classic look

Cons

• Quite expensive for a military brush
• Doesn’t contour to your head as a paddle brush would

 

Best Detangler – Wet Brush for Men

Product Overview

Wet Brush is a brand that has been taking the haircare game by storm. This detangler is specifically designed for men’s hair and uses Wet Brush’s classic Intelliflex bristle technology. The bristles bend and flex with the hair, removing knots and tangles without causing pain or damage. You’ll feel the difference with a Wet Brush – the flexible bristles make it much more comfortable to remove knots and detangle.

This product is great, but it’s better for detangling than for styling. The bristles are spaced to give your hair the clean lines that you’d expect from a styling brush.

Pros

• Intelliflex bristles work with your hair to detangle and remove knots
• Bristles are evenly spaced for a thorough detangling action
• Brush is wide so that you can cover your scalp faster
• Also great for detangling beards
• Very affordable price

Cons

• Not as ideal for styling because it won’t give you tight lines
• The fully flat brush doesn’t contour your head as well as a paddle brush

 

Best Brush for Curls – Denman Brush

Product Overview

The classic Denman brush is an ideal choice for both men and women. It’s one of those classic designs that continue to rank among the best hairbrushes on the market. The Denman brush is a classic because it combines soft yet strong bristles with a contoured backing that helps brush your hair from all angles. The Denman brush gives you a comfortable brush from every angle and massages your scalp with the soft-tip nylon bristle-design.

You’ve probably seen the Denman brush before. It’s a popular choice for men & women and for anything from tight curls to long, straight hair (although it is most popular for curls).

Pros

• Contoured design with 7 rows of nylon bristles
• Great for detangling, styling, blow styling, and more
• Nylon bristles are soft and comfortable
• Bristles rest on a flexible, anti-static rubber pad
• Great price

Cons

• Most ideal for curly hair
• Some may prefer a more densely bristled brush

 

Best for Fine Hair – Denman’s Jack Dean

Product Overview

Here’s another quality brush from Denman’s. This one was designed based on the classic military palm brush design, with high-quality boar bristles firmly affixed to the underside. These bristles are especially soft, which makes them ideal for men who have finer or thinning hair. However, this brush still makes a great choice for other hair types.

It’s highly portable and easy to fit into the palm of your hand. This brush is on the pricier side, but the price represents quality construction and materials.

Pros

• Extra soft bristles are great for soft or fine hair
• Contoured to fit snugly in the palm of your hand
• Great for styling – creates tight lines throughout your hair
• Made with all-natural bristles and Italian beechwood

Cons

• Quite expensive
• Bristles may be too soft for those with thicker hair

 

Best Round Brush – Kingston Wave Brush

Product Overview

To round out our list, we have this great round brush from Kingston Grooming Co. This brush uses 100% high-grade boar hair and solid beechwood. The bristles are soft yet firm and great for detangling and styling. We especially like how this brush contours in an arc shape, which allows it to cover more surface area as you brush the top of your head.

Many prefer round brushes because a palm grip allows them more control and precision. This brush is one of our favorites, and the price is tough to beat!

Pros

• Contoured design to allow maximum contact across the top of your head
• Comes in a travel-friendly box
• 100% high-grade boar bristles and solid beechwood construction
• 100% money-back guarantee

Cons

• Make sure you prefer the palm-grip style of brush
• Those with thicker hair may prefer more sturdy bristles

 

Men’s Hairbrush: Buying Guide

Before we wrap up this article, we want to help you choose from the options above. The fact is that there are many options for a hairbrush for men. There are so many that it can get pretty overwhelming. In this section, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the different types of brushes and then help you pick the best type for your personal needs.

 

Types of Brushes

In our top products list, we mentioned several types of brushes. Here’s a quick rundown of the major types of brush to help you make your decision:

Paddle Brush: A paddle brush is likely the most popular brush style among men. A paddle brush utilizes a large, wide head for maximum coverage. The bristles themselves are pretty firm, but it does depend on the style of brush.

Their main distinguishing feature is that the bristles are attached to a cushioned backing, which allows the bristles to move freely with the contours of your hair and scalp. This versatility makes them ideal for almost all men’s hair types.

 

Detangling Brush: A detangling brush is used for just what the name implies. They come in a variety of forms but are generally made with firm, spaced-out bristles that grip the hair and work out stubborn knots. Most brushes are suitable for some degree of detangling, but their effectiveness might depend on your hair type.

 

Boar Bristle Brush: A boar bristle brush uses thick, condensed bristles for maximum coverage of your scalp. It’s meant to get into every nook and cranny – straightening, detangling, and massaging your scalp.

The bristles themselves are usually quite soft, which makes for a very comfortable brush. Their effectiveness comes from the fact that there are so many bristles that work together to achieve optimal effect.

 

Round Brush: A round brush is defined by the shape of the brush head itself. It is round and meant to be gripped in the palm of your hand, rather than by a handle. These brushes typically use thick, condensed bristles (such as boar bristles). A round brush is great if you want optimal control for highly effective detangling/styling.

 

Picking the Best Brush

We’ve covered the best brushes on the market, and we’ve covered the major types of brushes. The only thing left is to outline the factors you should consider to pick the best brush for your personal use. Here’s what you should be considering:

Type of Hair

First and foremost, the effectiveness of any brush largely depends on your hair type. Throughout our article, we’ve covered brushes that are well suited to thick hair, fine hair, curly hair, long hair, and more. So it stands to reason that the best brush for you is just the one that works with your hair.

Check out our choices, and try to imagine which hairbrush would work with your hair. You shouldn’t have to fight it. A good brush should complement your hair’s natural flow.

 

Bristles

The type of bristles is of primary importance to the brush you choose. The most obvious consideration is the type of bristles themselves. We’ve covered everything from boar bristles to plastic bristles, to nylon bristles, and more.

You should also consider the spacing and angle of the bristles. The way that the bristles are positioned will make the brush more or less suited to your hair. For example, those with fine hair require softer bristles so as not to damage their hair.

 

Quality of Materials

Of course, the quality of materials is of high importance, especially if you’re looking for a brush that will last you a while (potentially many years). Look for the quality of the brush materials (handle, head, and bristles) but also in the affixation of the bristles.

The bristles should be firmly attached to the brush head so they won’t fall off with repeated use. Before you buy, give your bristles a good tug to see what they’re made of (or if you’re buying online, check out customer reviews!).

 

Grip and Contour

Another factor that determines the quality of the brush is how easy it is to grip and hold. You’ll see this in how the brush is contoured and the size of the handle itself. But, you’ll also see brushes where the design is based on how the brush is held (such as the round brush). Just pick a brush that will be most comfortable to hold daily.

 

Thanks for reading our guide to men’s hairbrushes! We hope we’ve given you something to think about and helped you pick the brush that would be best for your unique hairstyle!