Best hair brush for thick hair to untangle knots and smooth frizz

Using this Sosoon Boar Bristle Paddle Hairbrush will help to prevent hair breakage and split ends as it easily detangles thick hair, so no need for pulling or ripping. Not only that, but it also helps to remove oil and dandruff to leave your hair looking healthy and shiny. It also comes with a wide tooth comb to make detangling a breeze.

Made with a carved and sanded wooden handle, customers say this brush is good quality. They also appreciate its brushing ability and say the bristles have a softness to them so they don't hurt your head while brushing. Some reviewers did feel this brush was more effective on their hair when it was dry rather than wet though.

The innovative design of the REHAB Vital Hair Brush is definitely something to rave about. The brush head has a spiralised design and it's flexible too so it can move around your hair and remove knots without putting too much strain on your hair or the brush itself. It's made from wheat-based straw so it's a biodegradable option, too. We haven't come across any issues with this brush from testing it ourselves but from reading through the reviews online, some found the little balls on top of the bristles came loose over time which didn't feel as nice on their scalp.

Reviewed by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd: "I love the design of this REHAB Vital Hair Brush and I can almost feel the flexible brush head moving around my knots as I brush through my hair. The bristles are nice and soft too so it doesn't hurt my scalp or feel like it's tugging if it gets caught in a tangle. I've definitely noticed a difference in how shiny my hair is when I've used this brush."

For detangling, smoothing, taming and blow drying, you can't go wrong with the ghd Paddle Brush. It won't generate static while you're brushing out those knots so you can create all the smooth, sleek styles you desire. A paddle brush, it has a large surface area so you can brush more of your hair at once. As it is designed for mid-to-long hair, it's quite large and feels a little bit weighty so may not be the best choice for those with limited strength in their arms.

Reviewed by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd: "I've been using the ghd Paddle Brush for taming my mane for years now and I don't think I could go back. My hair is SUPER thick, especially towards the top of my head, and the paddle brush makes light work of tackling knots. The bristles feel soft against my scalp (when I can eventually feel them through all that hair) and they do a great job of keeping my hair tangle-free."

You've probably guessed it from the name, but this Tangle Teezer is made for thick and curly hair. It's got two tiers of Firmflex teeth to gently detangle and glide through your luscious locks. Ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand, it's the perfect size for chucking into your handbag if you need to brush your hair when out and about.

Customers love that this brush is soft and effectively removes tangles, although opinions are mixed on whether the brush is easy to hold. Some say they like that it fits in the palm of their hand but others wished it had a handle.

Manage your thick hair from root to tip with ease, thanks to the Cantu Thick Boar Paddle Brush. It's got longer, more rounded bristles compared to other brushes on our list so it can reach further into your hair to detangle closer to your scalp. The natural boar bristles help to distribute the natural oils of your hair to leave your locks looking shiny and glossy.

Knot removal is one of the biggest things customers online love about this brush, with reviews mentioning it is great for getting out tangles without pulling. Opinions are mixed on how this brush left their hair after brushing, with some saying it left their hair frizzy whereas others mention how smooth their hair feels after using it.

Want some help styling your barnet when blow drying? You need this WetBrush Smooth and Shine Round Brush. It's designed with HeatFlex bristles that are aligned in a spiral to make styling easier and smoother. These bristles are long enough to reach the scalp through thicker and courser hair types and the brush also features a ceramic barrel that emits negative ions to tame frizz and flyaways.

Customers online recommend this brush for thick, frizzy hair as it helps to tame and smooth while you're styling. There is one reviewer who felt this brush was a little big for their needs so this may be best suited to those with longer hair.

If you like to blow dry your hair straight, you need this SiDSTYLES Detangling Hairbrush. It's vented, allowing heat to be better distributed, reducing the time needed to fully dry your hair and leaving it looking sleek and shiny. The bristles have nylon pins at the ends to help get through thick and tangled hair, massaging the scalp without scratching or pulling.

Reviewers appreciate how this brush glides through the hair and makes tangle removal a pain-free experience. However, opinions are mixed on the overall quality, with some saying it feels cheap but then the majority of reviewers mention how great value for money this brush is.

Would you believe this Tangle Teezer has 325 teeth? It has the same two-tiered design as the Thick and Curly Detangling Hairbrush we featured earlier on in our list, but it's got added flex to make it easier to get through wet hair. You can use it in the shower to brush through shampoo and conditioner when you're washing your hair, as it is designed to evenly distribute the products throughout your hair, or use it for effortless detangling afterwards.

As this brush has a handle compared to the other Tangle Teezer we've featured in this list, customers found it very easy to use and say it's great for removing tangles from their hair after washing it. As it's designed to be used on wet hair, some customers didn't feel like it worked as well on their hair when it was dry.

As you know if you have thick hair, you need a more powerful detangler than what a standard brush can provide. In comes the Denman D90L Tangle Tamer Ultra. The dual-length super-soft nylon bristles glide through knots and tangles with no problems at all, leaving your hair feeling glossy and soft. It also has an air-cushion pad to make this brush even more gentle on your scalp. We've linked to this one as we love the bright colour but it comes in a mix of colours and patterns.

This brush is the best at getting out tangles, according to customers who say it gets them out gently and smoothly. There are the odd one or two reviews online that say the bristles bent slightly when using this brush to style their hair along with their hairdryer so that's something to be wary of.

Brushing and getting the tangles out of your thick hair can take time, which is why this WetBrush Thick Hair Pro Detangler has been finished with a curved handle so you can avoid discomfort from holding the brush for long periods. It's got super-soft bristles that minimise the risk of pulling and tugging, which is just what people with thick trusses need! It's super gentle on tangles, which is why it's a great option to use when you've just got out of the bath or shower on your wet hair.

Getting through thick locks has never been easier with this brush, say reviewers. They say it feels sturdy and doesn't pull on their hair. As it's designed to be used on wet hair, you may find that it's not as effective on dry hair.