So if you’re worried about this product causing breakage, go for the Tangle Teezer Fine & Fragile, a product from the same brand that’s designed specifically for those with color-treated, fragile, or fine hair. The Wet Brush and the Tangle Teezer have their strengths when it comes to detangling straight hair.

It also has a handle that allows for a secure grip while detangling stubborn knots, making the process easier. Thankfully, beauty pros have finally cottoned onto the fact that many of us just can’t get enough of using a hair brush to work out those knots and tangles immediately post-shower, and there are now plenty of specialised hair brushes that have been created to use on wet hair without running the risk of damage. Plastic: Many detangling hairbrushes use plastics in their construction. Whileplastics may have a more significant environmental impact, it's lightweight, durable and offers a wider canvas for colours, patterns and designs.Wet Brush was the unanimous winner, coming out on top in all 6 categories. Wet Brush has excellent value pricing and a comfortable handle. It excels at providing fast, smooth detangling of both wet and dry hair with minimal amounts of pain and superb ease of use on all hair types. To quantifiably determine which product deserved the title of “Best Detangling Hairbrush,” we rated both Wet Brush and Tangle Teezer on 6 key performance factors. Given their very different body styles, we decided it was important to test the ergonomics of the handle/grip when actually using each of the brushes.

Having to press harder and brush longer with the Tangle Teezer no doubt increased our pain levels. The brush seemed to pull more at our hair and the bristles felt sharper on our scalp than the Wet Brush. A lot of the best hair brushes for wet hair on the market are made from plastic, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this detangling alternative from The Body Shop is made from bamboo. Sustainability credentials aside, however, this is a really good brush for all hair types. We would recommend Tangle Teezer for on-the-go use due to its compact size, but Wet Brush is definitely the star of the hair detangling show.Speaking from decades of experience suffering through the hair detangling process, the results do not always justify the means. Just because a brush is capable of detangling our hair, it does not necessarily mean that the experience is an enjoyable one. We knew we needed an honest assessment of the level of pain associated with the detangling process for each hairbrush. If you use a hair dryer or straighteners (shudder) on wet hair, you will cause so much damage to your hair. The heat will cause all the water your hair is holding onto to become extremely hot, essentially cooking your hair. Before blow-drying, make sure you’ve towel dried or partly air dried your hair and if you’re using other heated tools like a curler or straighteners, your hair must be completely dry. For extra protection, make sure you’re using a heat protector spray. Don’t go to bed with wet hair