Why These People Swear By Tangle Teezer to Detangle Their Hair

If you think a hairbrush is just a hairbrush, you probably don’t deal with stubborn knots and tangles on the daily. For the rest of us, we know the right one makes the world of difference in how our hair looks and feels. If the bristles are too stiff, it can tug at hair. If they’re too bendy, they may do nothing at all. Like Goldilocks, we’re all looking for one that’s just right. And in the world of detangling, Tangle Teezer reigns supreme.

Why? For one, they recognize every head of hair has a different pattern and need when it comes to detangling. The power, they realized, is truly in the teeth of the hairbrush. So, they created a patented two-tier teeth technology, which basically means their hairbrushes feature a mix of short and long teeth that navigate through knots without all the tugging. And they didn’t just make one hairbrush—they have a whole detangling range. Each one features a slightly different flex and size in their teeth depending on the hair type it's made for. The result? Smooth, healthy hair.

But don’t take our word for it. These four stan the Tangle Teezer hairbrush, practically denouncing the rest...for good. Read on to find out why they swear by their brush to help them get out of all their tangled web of (hair) woes.

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Ali, 27

“The Ultimate Detangler feels amazing on wet hair! Right now, my hair is a little more on the dry side, so I’ll use this hairbrush in the shower to help distribute my conditioner evenly. Its curved handle also makes it easy to grip, even when my hands are wet! After the shower, it easily works through any knots while my hair is still wet. My hair is thick and naturally wavy, and this brush truly helps it to look softer, and silkier while speeding up the time it takes me to get ready. Now that I’ve tried it, I’m never going back.”

Alexia, 25

“I typically wash my [3C curly] hair in the shower with conditioner to help ease the knots, but sometimes the brush I used would hurt and rip my hair out. I’ve also tried detangling knots with my fingers but it left my hair frizzy. I’ve generally stayed away from fine-tooth brushes and combs because they always break my hair and I end up with hair the size of my fist in the drain. I can tell you that the Tangle Teezer’s teeth are very different than any other hairbrush I’ve ever used. Its teeth are longer, and stronger while still having enough flex to work through my hair. I’ve combed through knots and it felt like a mini massage on my scalp. My hair feels so much smoother than usual, and it actually helps with the frizz when I would’ve thought the opposite.”

Mikaela, 22

“I color my hair frequently so my biggest concern is making sure I don’t create even more damage to my already delicate strands. I purchased a detangling brush from the drugstore a few years ago and thought it would always be my go-to brush. But after trying the Tangle Teezer [Fine & Fragile] hairbrush, I realized there’s a MAJOR difference in the way it combs through my hair. The hairbrush has soft teeth which is not just for fine hair, but also color-treated hair which are both prone to breakage. It was basically calling my name. I noticed it practically glides through my hair, without pulling or breaking it. My hair just looks and feels so much smoother because I’m now able to maintain it through its fragile state. I don’t have to worry anymore that brushing my hair is going to ruin it.”

Bry, 31

"I'm growing out my hair right now and it just loves to get all frizzy and crazy on me, especially in its awkward in-between phase. The Tangle Teezer Original detangling hairbrush is literally the only brush I'll use now. It somehow pulls through any knots and tames my hair in a way no other brush can, making it smooth and helping it stay in place with very little product. I keep looking at the teeth to figure out what magic it has because it's what makes the brush work so well for my hair. It moves through my hair like butter, wet or dry. I'm keeping it for when my hair gets super long again. Since I've worn it long before, I KNOW it's prone to tangles and frizz. Now I just try to be nice to it, and use this brush as my saving grace."

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This post is sponsored by Tangle Teezer.