- A cushion brush has bristles on only one side, pushed into a cushioned fabric. It usually has an oval shaped head and is perfect for detangling medium length hair. The cushion brush is popular with men, because it distributes the oil in the hair well and makes for easy styling.
- One of the favored brushes of styling professionals, the round brush is a versatile brush which has hard bristles around a cylindrical core. You can use this brush as you style; use it to lift hair up from the roots, resulting in fantastic volume and to create perfect waves by curling the hair around the barrel and blow drying. You can also use it to curl ends up or under. It is a must have for styling your hair.
- A paddle brush is perfect if you have long hair. It's flat, square shape is perfect for distributing oil from the roots down to the tips. It's also great for blow drying long hair, as it holds the hair in place across a large surface. The straight paddle design lends itself well to sleek and straight hairstyles. It is ideal for blow drying perfect side swept bangs.
- A good starter brush, a vent brush allows air to pass through the hair shaft and through the brushes vented back. A vent brush will help you to blow dry your hair faster, as the air can pass all of the way around the hair shaft. It's also great for making more volume near your roots; you can hold the hair away from the roots with the vent brush and spray it with a finishing spray for lasting hold.
- A styling brush is a non-vented brush that has a curved head design. This brush is especially good for those who have shorter or bob-style cuts, as a styling brush works well for directing the hair as you style it. It is also a good choice for wavy hair; just wet it down before brushing so your hair doesn't frizz up.
