Tending the tresses

Every hair professional needs a set of brushes and combs for their kit. We’ve put together a selection of some of the top tools to meet all client requests

1 SMOOTH OPERATOR

With a distinctive and curved design, this Upgrade ventilated brush treats damp or dry locks, and promises to untangle knots without causing any stress on the hair. Ideal for all hair types, it is particularly suitable for thick and unruly hair.

RRP: €19.90 xpertprofessional.ie

2 PULL-FREE PADDLE

The Mi Salon Series Paddle Brush is designed with a lightweight structure and soft touch finish for optimum comfort. Featuring a soft rubber pad with pull-free technology, the polished ball-tipped pins make it ideal for brushing out wet hair.

RRP: €11.50 gainfort.com

3 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Leaf Scissors has launched four sustainable combs, made from eco-friendly wheat straw, which is lightweight and durable, but doesn’t require the use of damaging fossil fuels for production. An alternative to traditional plastic combs, the new collection includes a colour comb, detangling comb, tail comb and cutting comb.

RRP: €11.70 each leafscissors.com

4 EFFORTLESS COMBING

Made from FSC-certified natural wood, the Kent Brush Wooden Comb is part of the brand’s Pure Flow collection. Suitable for everyday use on both thick and fine hair, the comb promises to effortlessly detangle hair, leaving it smooth.

RRP: €14 kentbrushes.com

5 KULTURE CARE

The Mosaic is part of the Knot Kulture74 range of professional styling brushes. Designed to reduce split ends and prevent breakage, the brush is lightweight and easy to hold, and leaves hair with its own natural oils for added shine. The balltipped bristles stimulate circulation to encourage new hair growth.

RRP: €15.90 xpertprofessional.ie

6 ANGEL HAIR

The Tangle Angel Pro features scientifically-developed, blade-shaped bristles that flex in opposing directions to loosen tangles. The brush also has an anti-static earthing strip to minimise static and reduce flyaway hair. Suitable for detangling both wet and dry hair, it can also be used as a blow-drying brush.

RRP: €22 nationalbeauty.ie

7 GLIDE EASY

A flexible and smooth-gliding comb with a rat tail feature for cutting, styling and d etangling, the Fromm Proglide 9.25" Rat Tail Comb f eatures a sectioning tooth for easy p arting. C eramic-infused, it is anti-static and heat-resistant to 350°F.

Trade: €3.50 flair.ie

8 TAME TEXTURE

The KEVIN.MURPHY Texture Comb is designed to control unruly hair, while retaining texture and movement. Also suitable for curly hair that needs taming, it aims to tackle frizz to deliver a smooth finish.

RRP: €18 kevinmurphystore.ie

9 TREATING TANGLES

Designed for durability and precision, the Denman Detangling Comb features wide-spaced teeth that work to detangle wet hair and evenly distribute product through it. The teeth are also gentle on the scalp.

Trade: €3.85 flair.ie

10 IN THE ROUND

The Olivia Garden Round Finger Brush features a vented design, with a mix of natural boar and nylon bristles. It promises protection for coloured, over-treated and damaged hair, resulting in volume and healthy shine.

RRP: €17.95 styleparlor.ie