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Which Brush is Right For Each Hair Type?

Artist—Farhana Premji, Mickey Colon, Ricardo Santiago

By Steph Bong·June 02, 2026

Your Guide To Choosing The Correct Brush For Every Look

Brush choice can make or break a technique. Choosing the right brush is like deciding what color, styling product or hot tool will best achieve a look with ease and speed. That’s why we collabed with Olivia Garden to create the ultimate guide to choosing brushes for blowouts, balayage, waves and more. Plus, some pro tips to show you how it's done! Keep scrollin’ and don’t forget to screenshot your faves.

1. Round Thermal Brush

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Curls, waves, volume and hair flips on normal to…

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