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Hair brush 101: Pick the perf brush for your strands

If you're anything like us, you have about 10 brushes stashed around your room. But which one will really make your mane look amazing? We're breaking down the best combs for nixing knots and which brush will help you create the perfect blowout.

Plus: how to create volume, wrangle super long locks and get rid of frizz--fast. A good hair day is just a few strokes away.

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Square Nylon Paddle Brush

Perfect for: your mermaid long locks. Try the square nylon paddle brush to comb out your knots and leave your hair looking as healthy as possible. This brush should be every long-haired girls go-to. But remember: avoid breakage by brushing gently.

Sephora Collection Nylon Paddle Hairbrush, $18, sephora.com
Round Metal Brush

Perfect for: creating salon-styled blowouts. Straighten, curl or create loose waves with a medium-sized round brush. With a ceramic vented barrel you’ll be sure to speed up drying time and create a shiny, sleek look.

Hot Shot Tools 1 ¾ Round Thermal Brush, $10, sallybeauty.com
Bristled Paddle Brush

Perfect for: thick-haired beauties. This flat 'n' fab brush will minimize breakage and split ends while creating a smooth silk look. Detangle before getting in the shower, to get rid of any unruliness.

Hot N Silky Boar Bristle Paddle Brush, $7, sallybeauty.com
Pintail Comb

Perfect for: sectioning and parting. The skinny comb helps create a perfect part to rock any style you want. Just use the pointed end to draw a line down your scalp where you want the part and you're set.

Black Diamond Pintail Comb, $4, sallybeauty.com
Wide Tooth Comb

Perfect for: detangling wet hair. Use this knot-free tool by combing small sections of your hair. Remember to be gentle and try combing from the bottom to the top in order to prevent breakage.
Large Tooth Detangle Comb, $4, amazon.com
Backcombing Teasing Brush

Perfect for: adding volume. Say goodbye to flat hair. With a few quick strokes, you can create lotsa lift. Works on any tress type, except major curls.

Phillips 3 Row Teasing Brush, $6, sallybeauty.com
Round Bristle Brush

Perfect for: styling bangs and drying short hair. The bristle is gentle, preventing damage to shorter strands. If you need a little curl to your hair this cutie is the go-to brush.

Wigo Round Wooden 100% Boar Bristle Brush (Small), $20, ulta.com
Round Nylon Paddle Brush

Perfect for: girls with any hair type (curly, straight, thick, thin). This bristled BFF is essential to distribute your hair's natural oils, keeping your locks healthy and shiny. It can detangle, add volume and help create a smooth blow out. The round nylon paddle is an essential for every girl to keep in her beauty drawer.

ARROJO Round Paddle Brush, $28, arrojoproduct.com