How to Find the Best Brush for Your Hair Type

The golden rule for brushing

You’re not raking fall leaves; be gentle. “Even if you use the best brush, vigorous brushing can remove layers of your hair’s protective outer cuticle—and this can weaken strands and make them more vulnerable to damage from other things, such as daily styling, UV rays, and color processing,” says Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at Philip Kingsley.