The INSIDER Summary:
- It's hard for me to manage my frizzy, coarse, and thick hair — especially in the summer.
- Recently, I decided to give a $9 Wet Brush a try — and it changed my relationship with my hair.
- The Wet Brush has pliable bristles that easily untangle knots and leave my hair feeling soft.
- Now, I feel much more confident in how my hair looks and feels. I’m never going back to "regular" brushes.
Growing up, I hated brushing my hair. No matter how much conditioner and detangling spray I used, untangling my knots often left me in tears.
Because my hair has always been thick, frizzy, and prone to knots, it's taken a lot of trial and error to figure out what works for me.
I've lathered on just about every mousse, serum, and cream to try to style my hair, but none of them have worked. Usually, I end up with crunchy waves or stringy strands that look more like leftover spaghetti than human hair.
I used to straighten my hair almost every day, but it would eventually revert back to its naturally frizzy and wavy state when exposed to humidity, like this:
Most days, after a few fruitless minutes of prodding and pulling, I throw my hair into a haphazard ponytail or half-bun — both of which will invariably fill my hair with knots.
Suffice it to say that I had all but given up on being able to run my fingers through my hair — but then I started using the Wet Brush, which is a hairbrush specifically designed for wet hair.
I had heard good things about the Wet Brush for years, but I was hesitant to try it because I didn't think it would work for me. But when I saw that the brush was on sale earlier this summer, I bought it on an impulse.
And I'm so glad I did. It might sound silly or dramatic to say that a $9 brush changed my relationship with my hair, but it's true.
After one use my hair was already noticeably softer and less frizzy.
The change in my hair isn't super visible, but it feels totally different. Since I started using the Wet Brush, I feel confident in my natural hair and less self-conscious of its volume.
Here's why I love it.
Instead of hacking away at knots, I can effortlessly run the Wet Brush through my hair. It leaves my hair feeling soft, plus I've noticed that I have fewer split ends.
The type of Wet Brush I use — the Original Detangler — has thin bristles, a thick handle, and padded backing.
The bristles are my favorite part of the brush. Unlike the brushes and combs I have used in the past, the bristles aren't stiff or sharp. Instead, they are thin and pliable, which allows them to bend and adjust to my hair.
When I run the brush through my hair, it feels calming, almost like a massage for my scalp. I also love that I can now brush my hair from root to end in one continuous, easy motion.
Despite its name, it's totally fair game to use the brush on wet and dry hair. According to its website, the Wet Brush can also work on extensions and wigs.
Let me be honest.
This brush isn't a miracle product that has solved all of my problems, but it certainly makes my life easier.
I won't lie: My hair is still far from perfect. I'm still prone to frizz and put my hair up when I ride the subway or attend a concert to keep it from expanding. However, I spend far less time trying to get rid of knots in my hair after it's been in a bun all day.
Most importantly, I like how my hair looks and feels now. I don't feel like I have to hide my natural waves with heat and hair products anymore.
In my opinion, any product that makes me feel self-confident is worth holding onto.
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