5 Best Paddle Brushes - June 2023

Reviewers with long, short, fine, thin, curly, and straight hair all loved this brush. Men even use it on their beards.

Gentle enough for thin, fine hair. Ideal for straightening, smoothing and finishing medium to long hair. Can also use for brushouts as part of daily routine. Helps people who have started with co-washing/no-shampoo methods. Versatile enough for men, women and children of all hair types. Protective rubber cushion stops breakage and detangles medium to long hair by absorbing the “shock” of brushing. Venting allows it to dry completely between uses, eliminating bacterial growth. Made of 100% boar bristles, which redistribute your hair’s natural oils. Bristles are durable and will last for years.

Wood finish chips off if left on counter. Genuine boar bristles sometimes initially have musky smell. Not recommended for use with hair extensions.

Best Bang for the Buck

If you're looking for a paddle brush for blow-drying and styling, choose this one.

Glides through the hair. Doesn't break the hair easily. Lightweight. Good for combing wet hair. Reduces stress to hair and scalp during blow-drying and styling. Ideal for smoothing hair during blow-drying to create smooth, straight styles. Extended bristles. Stimulates and massages the scalp. Animal-friendly.

Boar Bristle Paddle Hair Brush

Seems overpriced.

GranNaturals

Decent paddle brush that works well for fine hair.

Good for thin hair. Gentle and soft enough for sensitive scalps. Well-made and durable. Stimulates scalp without irritating it. Reduces frizz by spreading oils from your hair to lubricate each strand. Massages and stimulates blood flow to scalp. Helps prevent oil build-up by distributing oil from roots to end of hair. This naturally conditions hair and adds volume and shine.

Natural Bamboo Hair Paddle Brush

Slight chemical smell. Bristles could be slightly longer. Not recommended for thick or long hair.

Agave Healing Oil

Good for detangling long, thick hair.

Intended for smoothing, polishing, and anti-frizz detangling. Ideal for all hair types. Good with thick, long hair. Adds shine to dull, lifeless hair. Natural ionic bristles emit negative ions into the hair for deep hydration and conditioning effects. Natural ionic pads facilitate faster blow-drying and styling. Natural bamboo wood is lightweight and ecologically friendly. Brush works especially well when combined with agave oil. Cruelty-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free and phthalate-free.

Pro Select Condition Edition Paddle Brush

Paint peels easily. One customer reported melting brush with a hairdryer.

The Wet Brush

An iffy choice for blow-drying, but customers swear by it for detangling thick, knotty, curly or textured hair.

Designed specifically for wet hair. A great choice for kids with tangled, knotted hair. Works well with curly hair and textured ethnic hair. Glides through any hair type, effortlessly combing out tangles. Protects hair from breakage. Can be used on wet or dry hair, as well as extensions and wigs.