11 Best Brushes for Curly Hair in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Your curly hair brush kit just got a lot bigger.
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.
Listen, if you have curly hair, you're already aware of what a delicate ~task~ it can be to brush it—whether it's untangling 4c hair with plenty of deep conditioner in the shower or cautiously dry-brushing 3a curls pre-wash. However, it's important to note that the choice of brush for your curly hair is crucial and should be considered based on not only your curl pattern but also your hair's condition and texture.
“If a brush feels like it's slipping through your hair and detangling it easily, that's the brush for you,” says hairstylist and texture expert Jasmine “Jazzee” Green. So, how do you find the best brushes for curly hair? That’s where both Green and hairstylist Erinn Courtney come in. Together, we compiled the best brushes for curly hair that won’t create additional pulling, tension, or knots, as long as you’re using them gently and correctly. But first, a quick peek at our top favorites:
Our top picks for the best curly hair brushes in 2024:
Now keep reading to find your new go-to curl brush, along with how to properly detangle your hair type, when the best time to brush your curly hair is, and more below.
Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.
Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.
Watch Next
BRB, Slathering Coconut Oil Through My Hair
Why You Should ~Plop~ Your Curls ASAP
16 Clarifying Shampoos That Won’t Strip Your Hair
Uh, This Gel Gave Me the Best Curls of My Life