Straightening brush: how it works and which are the best brands on the market

When it comes to hair, there is no rule or consensus: there are those who appreciate completely straight hair; some people prefer “moving” hair, or even curly or curly hair. And the truth is that, currently, for all these preferences, there is a solution when you have interesting small appliances at hand.

The hairdryer, for example, has long been an ally when it comes to ensuring smoother hair, among other effects; then came the flat iron, which forever changed the way to straighten the strands… Then, the curling iron, a great ally when it comes to achieving perfect curls and incredible hairstyles.

More recently, new devices have emerged with the proposal to facilitate the daily lives of women who like to take care of the beauty of their hair. Among them, the straightening brush that, although it has already won over many people, still divides opinions and/or causes doubts in those who have not yet used it.

After all, what does this device do? How to use it? What are the differences between a straightening brush and a flat iron?

Adriana Neto, hairstylist at Esmell Leblon, explains that the straightening brush is a device that promises to smooth the strands as you comb them. It works similarly to the flat iron, but, of course, with its particularities – starting with the shape of a brush, with bristles, which seems to facilitate handling and adherence to the wires.

For Adriana, before buying a straightening brush, it is interesting to think about a few points. “It’s good to take into account your hair type and what you’re looking for. If the wire is already smooth, for example, I believe that this device will not provide much effect. But, if your hair is very wavy to curly, the straightening brush can be a ‘hand on the wheel’ and is very practical”, she comments.

Another important point, of course, is choosing a good straightening brush, after all, different brands are already available on the market.

What is the best straightening brush on the market?

With so many options, it might not be so easy to get a good straightening brush. But, you can be inspired by some information and reviews about the most popular brushes on the market. Check out!

1. Mondial Magic Brush

It promises to smooth the wires quickly and practically, creating a natural finish. Using it is as simple as using a flat iron: just turn it on, adjust the temperature, wait for it to heat up and pass it through the wires, preferably strand by strand.

“The result is wonderful. You can also style your hair with it (…), because it doesn’t leave the end ‘split’, the movement of the hair is good…” – Raka Minelli

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2. Acevivi Magic Brush

A modern brush that promises to detangle and straighten efficiently, quickly and without damaging the wires. The directions for use are: for thick and frizzy hair, select the high temperature (210-230 °C); for hair with normal texture, select medium temperature (190-210 °C); for fine hair, select the low temperature (170-200 °C).

“The hair is smooth. And the cool thing is that you can put the ends in a little bit, so that the hair doesn’t look so ‘split-up’… I loved the result” – Raka Minelli

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3. Easy Brush Philco

It guarantees to be the ideal product for the day to day rush, promising smoother and shinier hair. It has tourmaline ions, which seal the hair cuticles and reduce frizz, in addition to bristles with ceramic heating, which guarantee greater protection.

“It is a very nice smooth, very natural, and it gives shine. I think the smoothness it provides is much more natural than the flat iron.” – Carol Rodrigues

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4. Lizz Magic Brush

It can be used to straighten, model and add volume to the hair. Practical, it has fast heating and ceramic ion technology, which guarantees softness and shine to the hair, all without leaving it dry.

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5. Revlon Pro Collection

It is a hair dryer in shape and also with a brush function, that is, it promises to dry, smooth and tidy the hair in much less time, in addition to providing shine to the strands.

“With the magic brush, it only took me 10 – 15 minutes to get my hair perfectly dry and straight.” – Jessica Make

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6. Tangle Teezer Blow-Styling

It dries and smoothes the hair, promising a perfect brushing without pulling the strands and still providing shine and reduced frizz. The secret lies in its “special shape”, with teeth that quickly remove moisture from the hair strand.

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7. In Styler

Different in shape from most straightening brushes, this one combines bristles that comb and release hair with the rotating movement of a heated cylinder. The promise is soft hair with a beautiful natural effect.

“The result was very beautiful, I loved it. (But) it took me about an hour to get all my hair done, which I didn’t really enjoy, I was hoping it would be faster.” – Lindsay Woods

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8. Irresistible Me Jade

With a special ceramic tourmaline heating surface, the brush promises straight hair quickly, effortlessly and without damage to the strands.

“It’s really quick to make, it actually saves you half the time it would take to use a flat iron. The fit, the shine, the texture, the touch are well worth the investment.” – Karen Lima Alves

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straightening brush x flat iron

Although the proposal is almost the same, the results achieved with the straightening brush and the flat iron are usually different, which can divide opinions: some people continue to prefer the traditional flat iron, while others have surrendered to the advantages of this relatively new product on the market. .

Talking about the difference between the two products, hairstylist Adriana points out that the straightening brush does not “smear” the strands. “She goes on brushing and smoothing, so the smooth effect is less than with the flat iron”, she says.

For Adriana, using a straightening brush is even a little easier than using a flat iron. “In general, the brush leaves a more natural finish also in relation to the iron (which leaves the hair very straight)”, she says.

It is also worth mentioning that, with the flat iron, it is difficult to be able to model the hair “in” or “out”, which is much easier with the use of the straightening brush.

Tips for a better result

Thinking about buying a straightening brush? In addition to choosing a good product, there are other tips that can help you achieve a great result in your hair!

Use a thermal protector: as in the case of common drying and flat iron, it is very important to use a thermal protector before the straightening brush, thus preventing the wires from being harmed by the heat of the device.

Divide your hair into strands: Adriana points out that the tip is to separate several strands and brush each one. Depending on the type of hair, it is necessary to pass the device on each strand more than once to obtain a better result.

Never use the product on wet hair: unless the product has the particularity of also drying the strands, never use the traditional straightening brush on wet strands, as this will “fry them”, as in the case of the flat iron, warns Adriana.

Don’t overuse it: as in the case of the dryer and flat iron, excessive use of the straightening brush can damage the wires a lot. Use sparingly (and not every day).

Respect the particularities of your hair: most straightening brushes have more than one temperature, so the tip is to know how to use these different temperatures. Fine hair, for example, does not need the maximum temperature of the device.

Detangle your hair first: a simple but important tip is to comb your hair with a normal brush before starting to use the straightening brush, this will make straightening easier and prevent further damage to the hair.

The straightening brush is another portable appliance that arrived with the promise of making the daily life of women who like to take care of their hair easier! As is the case with other products in the beauty industry, their results divide opinions… Some say they “can’t live without it anymore”, however, some say they still prefer the traditional hairdryer or the already popular flat iron. And you, have you tried it?