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Paddle brushes, barrel brushes, anddetanglersoh my!

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Every person deserves the right brush that fits their needs.

Choosing the right hair brush for your hair texture, and needs, is very important.

One size does not fit all, La Bonne Brosse co-founders Flore des Robert and Pauline Laurent tellVogue.

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Its less about one-size-fits-all and more about what your strands actually need.

Wet hair is in its most fragile stateits more elastic, meaning it can stretch and snap easily.

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Using the wrong brush can cause unnecessary breakage, adds Bomani.

For wet hair, a flexible paddle brush, detangling brush, or a wide-tooth comb work best.

Flexible bristles (nylon or plastic) equate to less breakage.

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What are the different types of brushes that pro hair stylists use?

Think of them as your hairs favorite sneakersa few essential options that are always in rotation.

As a daily hygiene practice, start by cleaning out the hair from your brush after each use.

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launch the cloth between each bristle to gently clean it and remove any dust inside.

you’re free to then let your hair brush air dry naturally with the bristles facing down.

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