The 8 Best Brushes For Fine Hair, According To A Stylist

• Also available on Walmart, $25

With thousands of positive reviews on Amazon, this Belula hair brush is a great way to go if you're looking for an affordable option with real boar bristles. This brush for thin hair and fine hair features a bamboo handle and soft bristles that smooth your strands and distribute oils for natural conditioning. Keep in mind that it’s probably too soft to detangle medium or coarse hair and that this option isn’t necessarily recommended for styling.

Helpful Amazon review: "I have long, straight, fine hair, and plastic brushes (the majority of what you see in stores today) just shred my hair. I did some research and discovered Belula. I am so pleased with this brush, I bought another one to keep in my purse, so I don't have to resort to plastic brushes or combs breaking my hair!”

For less than $30, this boar and nylon bristle brush is an editor favorite that’s slightly more affordable than the similar Denman. “My stylist recommended that I use this Misel brush on my long, fine, very-dyed hair, and it's made a major difference in its softness and strength,” explains Bustle editor Caroline Goldstein. “It works perfectly fine as a detangler, but I like it best for evenly distributing products (and oils, if my hair is unwashed) from scalp to ends — and making it visibly shinier in the process.” Thanks to the combination of bristles, you really do get that dual functionality, with the nylon bristles helping to detangle and the boar bristles distributing products and natural oils for smoother, shinier hair. It comes in two different sizes, and Amazon reviewers with fine hair seem to be big fans of the brush as well, raving about how well it smooths and detangles without pain or pulling.

Helpful Amazon review: “Amazing! I have very thin hair, and not a whole lot of it. I wash it every other day, try to go to every 2 days but it looks greasy. I think this will help significantly in prolonging time between washes. It doesn’t pull my hair and it leaves it without frizz. Happy with the purchase!”

• Also available on Ulta, $13

Knots and snarls can cause breakage regardless of hair type, but they really wreak havoc when you have fine hair, which is why it's important to invest in a good detangling brush like this award-winning one from Tangle Teezer. Featuring memory-flex bristles that are firm but still gentle on sensitive hair follicles, this brush can be used on wet or dry hair and glides through it with ease. It's constructed with a mix of long and short teeth, the former to detangle your hair and the latter to smooth it. According to the brand, the brush is so gentle that it can even be used on hair extensions, weaves, and wigs.

Helpful Amazon review: "I have very thin hair that tangles if I look at it. I shed like crazy and lost tons of hair when I used my old brush. But this new brush is everything it advertised. I still get tangles, but I only lose a couple of hairs due to breakage. It runs right through and my hair feels so soft. I left my friend try it who has lots of thick hair, and it worked perfectly for her wet hair. I recommend this product wholeheartedly.”

• Also available on Sears, $41

Denman is a well-loved brand, and this highly rated brush combines two fantastic fine-hair helpers: boar bristles and nylon bristles. The soft boar bristles are gentle on delicate hair, and they distribute oils for natural sheen and protection. Meanwhile, the flexible nylon bristles add a little detangling power while helping to style hair. To top it off, the air-cushioned pad goes easy on the scalp. This eco-friendly option is available in three sizes.

Helpful Amazon review: “My hair looks, feels and [manages] better. Very happy with this brush. Detangles without breakage for my fine hair. Helps pull oils through and keeps the frizziness down.”

• Also available on Walmart, $14

When it comes to blow drying fine hair, the biggest challenge lies in getting the hair to actually remain on the brush while you're styling it. But the 100% boar bristles in this round ceramic brush allow it to firmly hold onto fine hair while you blow dry, without tugging or snagging. On top of that, the vented ceramic barrel is designed to allow air from the blow dryer to circulate, helping your hair dry extra fast for some amazingly voluminous results. Finally, it comes in three barrel sizes, so you can achieve the style you’re looking for.

Helpful Amazon review: "I really like this brush. Over the years I have spent twice to three times the amount of money that this brush costs and been very disappointed in them. I have baby fine hair and this brush will grip it and hold it through your blow-dry session without losing pieces of it. [...] It is also a sturdy brush that will last and it helps to speed up the drying time.”

• Also available on Walmart, $11

If you don’t want to spend too much on a boar bristle brush, this Diane one is a super great deal, boasting a 4.4-star rating on Amazon overall, from more than 6,000 reviews. Best of all, it’ll cost you less than $10. The brush comes in a range of different styles intended for different types of hair, but this soft bristle version is meant for fine to medium tresses. It features 100% boar bristles and an ergonomically-shaped wooden handle that’s comfortable to hold.

Helpful Amazon review: “My hair is baby fine hair easily break with even regular brush, so I don't brush my hair much. Boy, this one is so soft that I can brush my hair without any pulling or breakage. I really love using it, make my hair shinny too. Great find with such inexpensive price. Brush is very light, easy to wash, and right size for me. I love it.”

• Also available on Sally Beauty, $27

With more than 14,000 reviews on Amazon and a 4.6-star rating, this Denman cushion brush with nylon bristles is a popular styling tool for people of all hair types, but it also works well on fine hair because its soft rubber base and flexible bristles won't pull on hair. Instead, this static-fighting brush is like a gentle massage for your scalp, and helps shape and smooth out long hair.

Helpful Amazon review: "This is perfect for my ultra fine hair! [...] This brush smooths out a lot of the fly-aways and shapes my hair nicely. Feels like great quality - never tried this brand before, but will definitely be purchasing more!”

• Also available on Walmart, $62

If Martinez were to pick one brush to use on especially fine hair, “it would be the YS Park Luster Wood Styler.” Yes, this Japanese-made brush is a splurge, but according to this stylist, it’s worth it: “A bit stronger than others, which also makes it great for styling with heat, but still gentle enough to be used on fine hair.” It has a combination of boar and nylon bristles, and it’s heat-resistant for use alongside your blow dryer. The cushion helps to reduce static and ease your scalp, while the ergonomic handle is “[definitely] a plus, too.”

One reviewer wrote: “A friend recommended it because I'm trying to grow my hair and need to brush it more frequently. I really like it so far. It brushes through tangles easily and is also very easy to clean!”