Tools for the tresses

Every client has their own hair type and styling requests, and there are brushes and combs to suit them all. So whether it’s for cutting, blow-drying or detangling, we’ve put together a selection of top picks for your kit

1 POWER PADDLE

With its nylon pins, the Denman Power Paddle Brush is designed to detangle wet hair and blow-dry with speed, comfort and ease. The staggered pin pattern grips and controls styling, while the air-cushioned pad gently respons to contours of the head.  

Trade: €19.95 hennessyhb.ie 

2 DRESSING UP

The ghd oval dressing brush is made with nylon bristles,which help to distribute the hair’s natural conditioning oils along the hair shaft. It’s ideal for conditioning and polishing any look, and the anti-static bristles detangle without creating frizz, leaving hair with natural texture and shine. 

RRP: €23.00 ghdhair.com

3 SMART COMB

Kent Salon recently added professional handmade combs to its salon exclusive range. Each one, including this Handle Comb, is designed with Flexinite technology, which is sensitive to changing temperatures, and mimics hair so it can move fl exibly, even when treated with heat and chemicals. The combs are also designed to be gentle on the hair and scalp, and leave no cuticle damage. 

RRP: €11.20 kentsalon.co.uk

4 THERMAL TECH

The Agenda Cricket Technique Thermal Tourmaline Brush has tourmaline ionic bristles that are heat resistant, and infuse moisture into the hair shaft and scalp. They also assist with reducing unwanted static, and help add shine to hair. This brush is available in various sizes for different styling techniques.

Trade: €23.95 hennessyhb.ie

5 DETANGLE DREAM

Available in black and pink, this Detangle Comb is part of the Head Jog 200 comb range, which offers numerous styles of combs to suit all requirements. It is ideal for hair that becomes tangled after washing. 

Trade: €1.90 gainfort.com

6 TEASE OUT TANGLES

The Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler has 325 two-tiered teeth, which flex over tangles and knots so that hair is quickly and gently detangled, with reduced breakage. It can also be used to evenly draw shampoo and conditioning treatm ents through the hair. It’s ava ilable in a variety of co lours, including Millennial Pink, Po pping Pink and Serenity Blue. 

Trade: €6.50 flair.ie

7 PRECISION IN PINK

The Denman Pink Precision Small Cutting Comb is made from high-quality acetal material, and is heat,chemical and impact resistant. Featuring a half-tooth to facilitate easier sectioning, it’s designed for professional precision, and promises smooth, damage-free combing, and an accurate finish. 

Trade: €4.50 hennessyhb.ie 

8 CURVE CARE

The KS02 Curved Vent Brush from Kent Brushes features a moulded head with 50 flexible tufts in a curved and vented chassis. The arc of the brush follows the natural shape of the head, while 10 rows of natural boar bristle help to smooth, clean and add shine to the hair. This brush is ideal for blow-drying, volumising or gentle grooming. 

RRP: €28 kentsalon.co.uk

9 STYLE SESSIONS

The Alfa Italia Sessione Styling Brush is available in five sizes, including a 53mm barrel, which is good for adding volume to longer hair. A smaller barrel size works well for achieving volume close to the roots. 

RRP: from €20 alfaitaliapro.com

10 CUTTING EDGE

These Fromm cutting combs are designed to be dependable for everyday use. The Limitless 8" Carbon Cutting Comb features wide and fine tooth sections for chemical processes, while the Proglide 8" Cutting Comb is flexible and smooth-gliding. Both are ideal for cutting, sectioning, styling and detangling. 

Trade: €4.95 (Limitless Carbon); €3.50 (Proglide) flair.ie