Usually made from nylon, synthetic bristles are best for super thick hair types. They don't create as much static as natural versions, like boar. Plus the stiffer bristles make for easier detangling.

Usually made of boar bristles, these brushes are super soft and help to distribute your hair's natural oils all the way to the ends, which makes for some seriously shiny strands! 100% boar bristle brushes can be pretty pricey, but the healthy hair benefits make them worth saving up for. Though anyone can use a natural bristle brush, girls with fine, straight hair or relaxed locks will especially fall in love, since they're gentle on delicate strands!

To get the perfect combo of a boar bristle's shiny hair benefits plus a synthetic's detangling powers, go for a mixed bristle brush! These are the most popular type for hair stylists, since they're so good at doing everything and work well on everyone's hair.

This is your basic go-to for an everyday brush, but it also makes for an awesome blow out. It doesn't create a ton of volume, but helps flatten out frizz for tons of shine.

The vents in these types of brushes help speed up your drying time, since the heat from your blow dryer can reach your strands from all angles. Since you're spending less time blasting your hair with hot air, this also helps prevent heat damage! Pro Tip: Always make sure to dry your hair to 80% (so it looks dry but feels wet) before you pick up a brush, since wet hair is more prone to breakage.

If you want a blowout with major volume and a little bit of curl, use a round brush! They come in tons of different sizes—the smaller the brush, the tighter the curl. Try blasting the section of hair with cold air before you take out the brush, since this will help set the style.

This brush is for—you guessed it—teasing! Purposely creating those little knots in your hair when you want extra volume in your updos isn't great for your locks, but a proper teasing brush with boar bristles is less harsh than a comb, which can break fragile hair.

The long handle on this type of comb makes sectioning hair to create cool braids or a flawless curl set a total breeze! Plus, the fine teeth of the comb are great for smoothing out any cowlicks and bumps in your style.

When your hair is sopping wet from the shower, the last thing you want to do is go at it with your usual hairbrush. The bristles will pull and stretch out your strands, making them weak and easily broken! Instead, go for a wide tooth comb—it detangles knots without tearing at your hair.

If you don't love the way a comb tugs at your scalp, you can use a brush on wet hair—as long as it's specifically designed for soaked strands. This one has bristles almost as stiff as a comb, so it won't pull as much as a traditional paddle brush.