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Discover which Denman Brush you need
Curly hair that is tangled up is no fun. Do you want to detangle your hair quickly? Or use a brush with which you can make beautiful curls? Then use a good hairbrush for curls, such as the Denman Brush. In this article, we explain what makes this brush so special and which type suits your hair best.
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In the book Curly Girl Method by Lorraine Massey you can read that a brush does not fit in the Curly Girl Method hair routine.
But there are rules… to be creative with. Because what if there is a hairbrush that is different from the standard ones?
That does not pull your curls apart, but instead ensures beautiful coils without damaging your hair and making it frizz?
That brush exists, it is called the Denman Brush. And Denman loves your hair! It doesn’t matter if you use it on dry or wet hair.
Also read: How to start the Curly Girl Method: steps for beginners
What is a Denman Brush and what is it's secret?
A Denman Brush is a brand of hairbrush that is available at many online hairdressing stores such as Haarpro and Kapperskorting, but bol.com also sells them.
They are not (yet) sold at a shop like Etos and Kruidvat.
Why is the Denman Brush so famous?
The brush is famous among curlies, precisely because it is suitable for curls.
It promises to get your coils out of tangle more easily without breaking or frizz, giving your hair nice definition and extra volume. Before with wet hair or after blow drying.
And that promise is more than true to the brush for many women: if you enter the two words on YouTube you will find out soon enough.
Even for type 4 women, who almost all swear off brushes, this can help in detangling the hair without causing frizz.
How can I choose out all of the Denman Brushes?
If you’ve tried one and it simply does not work for your hair, we’ve broken down the different types of styling brushes that will help you create curl definition.
What makes Denman special is that you can adjust the brush. You can remove rows yourself, allowing you to completely adapt it to your hair and needs.
You can brush your hair on wet hair or after blow drying your hair.
The different types of Denman Brushes
Before you go to the first best webshop to throw a Denman in your shopping cart, it is good to know that there is not just one type of hairbrush.
On the contrary, there are many different types of Denman Brushes.
Just like your type, the brush has different categories to suit different types of hair and different needs of your hair.
How can I learn more about my curl pattern?
You can find out about your curl pattern with our help. The curl pattern is only one element of your hair type, alongside other traits like density, porosity, width, and length.
Denman Brush: The Original Styler
The Denman brushes in the ‘Original Styler’ collection are used the most. These brushes have round-headed nylon pins arranged in rows.
The pins are on a red rubber semicircular bed. You have small, medium and large variants.
But which one do I need for my hair type?
The type of brush that you are looking for for your different curls hair type is a type D ‘Original Styler’. When determining which one you need, you mainly look at the number of rows and pins on the brush.
Four different types of brushes
In this article we will discuss four types, all of them ‘Original Stylers’. These Denman brushes are most commonly used with natural bristles:
- Denman D3 medium, 7 rows – more pins, close together
- Denman D31 medium, 7 rows – less pins, further apart
- Denman D4 large, 9 rows – more pins, close together
- Denman D41 large, 9 rows – fewer pins, further apart
- Denman D3 and D31 brushes with 7 rows of pins, medium size, are suitable for short to medium natural hair
- Denman D4 and D41 brushes with 9 rows of pins, large size, are suitable for medium to long hair
- Denman D31 and D41 brushes with more space between the pins are more suitable for detangling your hair
- Denman D3 and D4 brushes with little space between the pins are more suitable for improving your definition
It seems at first glance that D3 and D31 and D4 and D41 are the same brushes. But there is a difference between these brushes.
The structure, length and thickness determines how many rows and pins you need and therefore which type of Denman Brush you need. The brushes have natural bristles.
The Denman Brush: D3 and D31
Both the Denman Brush D3 and D31 brushes have seven rows of pins. With their medium size, they are suitable for short to medium types.
If you have tight coils we recommend the D31. The difference between these types is as follows:
D3 has more pins, which are closer together. This one is therefore suitable for improving your hair definition.
D31 has fewer pins, which are further apart. This one is therefore suitable for detangling your hair.
The Denman Brush: D4 and D41
The D4 and D41 brushes have nine rows of pins. With their large size, they are suitable for medium to long hair. The difference between these types is as follows:
- D4 has more pins, which are closer together. This one is therefore suitable for improving your definition.
- D41 has fewer pins, which are further apart. This one is therefore suitable for detangling your hair.
Hairbrush for curl type 2A, 2B and 2C: wavy hair
For people with type 2, it is often more important that curls become a coherent whole than taking apart your tangles. Often your hair is also finer and thinner.
Then the following applies: the closer the hair pins are together, the more curl definition. The Denman D3 or D4 is therefore very suitable for this, depending on the length of your hair.
Hairbrush for curl type 3A, 3B and 3C: curly hair
People with curl type 3 are between curl type 2 and type 4 for the Denman type. Just like coilies with type 4 you have a lot of curls and therefore a lot of tangles.
For short to medium hair, a D31 brush is also a good choice for you. Do you have medium to long hair? Then we recommend D41.
Do you want to give your hair some extra sway , schwung or sexyness ? Then you can also go for the types that promise to improve your curl definition: D3 or D4.
If on the other hand you are looking for a detangling brush, these are the best brushes for detangling curls, according to curl stylists and hair experts.
Hairbrush for curl type 4A, 4B and 4C: coily hair
Blessed with curl type 4? People with coily hair have a lot of curls that are close together.
Very nice, but unfortunately it also means that you spend a lot of time detangling your hair and defining curls.
You can use an afro comb, but a Denman Brush where the rows and hair brushes are far apart is also suitable. D31 is your match!
If you find that you can’t get it through your tangled hair properly, you can cut out some extra rows.
This way your natural hair will not get stuck and it will not break off.
Tips for using and styling curly hair
Hopefully you now know which one you need for your curls. To make sure you get the most out of the Denman Brush, we would like to share a few more tips:
- Always use the Denman brushes on wet or dry hair. You can blow drying before styling your hair.
- Always use a slip detangling conditioner before brushing.
- Great to use in the shower when shampooing to properly distribute all the product on your scalp and give your head a nice scalp massage to stimulate blood flow. Your scalp will love this!
- Really take the time to comb your wet hair. Take it slowly to avoid pulling out unnecessary hair.
- Toss your wet hair over, divide it into sections and brush tuft by tuft.
- Brush from your roots towards your ends, pins facing up.
- When you remove the hairstyler from your dry hair, turn your curl outward a quarter turn.
- When you have had all the strands, move your head from side to side so that your curls fall lightly.
- You can remove rows from the brush. In general, the more pins there are in the brush, the finer you can comb your hair. Many women have adapted it in such a way that there are alternating rows.
- If you find that you really have a lot of pain while brushing and your hair breaks off, the brush is not the right one for you.
- We are often told not to comb our dry hair at all as curlies, but when used correctly brushes and combs can be important tools in wet detangling, dry detangling, and styling curly hair.
- The more pins there are in the brush, the finer you brush your hair. Many women have adapted the Denman Brush in such a way that there are alternating rows.
- If you find that you really have a lot of pain while brushing and your hair breaks off, the Denman Brush is not the right brush for you.
Also read: The main techniques of the Curly Girl Method
Removing rows in thick curly hair with wet or dry hair
So what is super handy is that you can adjust the bristles to your personal needs. Many people use the comb in its original state because it works perfectly for tight wet curls.
But in some cases it can be helpful to adjust the bristles so that it has fewer rows of pins.
For example, if you have a lot of hair with a thicker and fuller texture waves. In that case, remove a number of rows from your hairbrush, so that you can detangle your wet hair and make it shiny.
If you remove a row every row with a D3 medium, it has 3 rows left.
With the soft nylon bristles that gets rid of tangles without pulling or damaging hair. It makes styling a lot easier and healthier with these bristles.
The Denman brushes detangles thick or waves with ease. We forget that the styling and detangling tools we use are just as important as choosing your conditioner.
So we hope that with this information you know more about the use of the hairstyler.
Hopefully it is now clear to you which Denman is your best brush and ideal match and continue with defining curls! Do you have any questions?
Let us know in the comments below! You can easily purchase in our online shop!
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8 Comments
Curious; if I got a Denman 9 row, and my hair would be better with a 7 row – would it be the same just to remove 2 rows from the one I already have? I appreciate any help!
Hi Vanessa!
Yes, it would work as a Denman with 7 rows😉
Hope this helps!
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You’re welcome!!
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