Anyone who deals with knots, from fine, straight hair to thick, curly or coily textures. DESIGNME says it is safe for all hair types and gentle enough for hair extensions and wigs.

A good fit for people who brush hair while it is wet after washing and want something less harsh than a stiff-bristle brush or fine-tooth comb. A retail brush for everyday home use.

Most brushes force a trade-off between getting knots out and being gentle on hair. This paddle uses flexible, gentle bristles so it can be pulled through wet hair, when strands break most easily, with less tugging. The wide head covers a lot of hair per stroke, and the cleaner hidden in the handle means you are not picking hair out of the bristles by hand.

Use on wet or dry hair.

• On wet hair, gently towel-dry first and add a leave-in or detangler if you use one
• Start brushing at the ends and work up toward the roots in small sections, letting the bristles flex through knots rather than forcing them
• On dry hair, brush through to smooth before or after styling
• To clean, pop the cap out of the base of the handle and use the pick to lift hair and lint from the bristles

Pros:

• Flexible bristles bend around knots instead of ripping through them
• Works on wet and dry hair, so one brush covers post-shower detangling and daily smoothing
• Safe for extensions and wigs
• Built-in pop-out cleaner keeps the bristles free of hair and lint

Cons:

• A flat paddle detangles and smooths but does not add curl or root lift like a round brush
• The wide head is bulkier to carry than a compact detangler