Our hair is our crowning joy and glory. Whether we love it or not depends on if we have learned how to properly care for and style it. By the time we have made it to adulthood, most of us will have experimented with different tools, products, hairstyles and questionable practices on our road to perfect tresses.

It all starts with finding the right hairbrush. The versatile tool does more than just detangle your hair. According to the research house Radiant Insights, the hairbrush market is projected to reach USD 1.3 billion by 2022. We’re pretty sure we have contributed to that shocking number by trying out dozens of hairbrushes before settling on the Tangle Teezer family of brushes and the 3-step solution.

In 2007, Shaun P launched The Original Tangle Teezer, a brush that quickly detangles hair without tugging or pulling which minimizes breakage or weakening. By then Shaun had already spent three decades working in salons as a colorist so he had first-hand knowledge and experience. Years of research, design, development and refinement led to the invention of the genius “teeth” on the brushes that have become their patented trademark.

Making the two-tiered flexible teeth design transformed the brushing and grooming experience. Instead of pulling on the tangles and knots to undo themselves, the Tangle Teezer gently coaxes the hair. If you have ever tried to untie a difficult knot you will have noticed that force is counter-productive.

STEP 1: Detangling

First, you need the right foundation. And with hair that means clean and knot free. The very first Tangle Teezer creation, The Original, can be used on wet or dry hair and is suitable for all hair types and textures, it is even safe for hair extensions. The long teeth detangle and the short teeth smooth the hair cuticle for healthier-looking, glossy hair.

Since its inception, the brand has released many versions that work for all ages, hair textures and needs. The Original Mini has saved many a parent-child relationship. “Ouch you’re hurting me,” is something any parent doesn’t want to hear especially when they are only trying to brush their child’s hair. They come in fun colors that kids love, with some special collections that also contain stickers so they can be customized. The Wet Detangler was specifically designed for wet hair and can be a parent’s best weapon to detangle their kids’ hair while they are occupied with their tub splashing. And we love it as adults too!

The Original has always been loved and lauded by people of all hair types, but the specially designed Thick & Curly brush is especially loved by people who dream of beautiful, healthy curls. The brush can be used on wet hair to promote the clumping that keeps your curls beautiful and well-defined. The Thick & Curly brush can also be used on dry hair too and was adapted to be easily used on thicker, curlier hair.

The teeth on the Thick & Curly brush are stronger and 4mm longer, but still with plenty of flex. There are three different levels of flex; regular, soft and firm. Soft flex works better with finer more delicate hair, which are found on the Fine & Fragile Tangle Teezer. This brush is especially useful for people who are worried about hair loss. Finally, the Firm teeth are fantastic for more stubborn kinks and curls.

STEP 2: Blow-Drying

After detangling, go ahead and start drying your hair with the amazing Blow-Styling Smoothing Tool that will take you from wet to dry, quickly and gently, leaving your hair with naturally smooth volume. The innovative teeth technology delivers free flow tension which allows for less pulling and tugging. The bottle shaped teeth take off excess water for a quicker blow-dry, so you won’t have to use too much heat. For natural bounce and volume use The Round Tool. It is as easy as it sounds. Just make sure to section off your hair first and place the brush into the roots of the hair. Draw the brush through while your hairdryer follows the motion.

STEP 3: Styling

You might think you are done and don’t need this extra step but this is where the real magic happens. The Ultimate Finisher catches every strand of hair if you are sweeping it up into a ponytail or top knot. The long teeth and softer tips help blend hair extensions with your own hair if you have any. If you are going for a fancy updo, reach for your Back Combing Hairbrush. You want your hair to go high but don’t want any ratting or matting. The two-tiered teeth compact the hair instead of ratting it and will add volume to your hair. It makes it easier to brush the style out too.

OPTIONAL STEP 4: Compact for on the for on-the- go fixups

Every addition to the line has been a game-changer but none like the Compact Styler. The handbag and purse friendly hairbrush provides the perfect finishing touch when on-the-go. And it comes with a sleek cover that keeps the brush teeth clean and safe from being crushed in your bag. No handbag should be without the Compact Styler. You might need to do all of the steps every day but you definitely need to keep one of these so you can look great no matter where you are.

All of the hairbrushes are designed and manufactured in Great Britain. From the design team in London to the factory in Oxfordshire, every element of the Tangle Teezer journey is completed on British soil. However, that doesn’t mean that the hairbrushes stay in the country for long! Of the twenty hairbrushes that are sold every minute, seventeen of them are exported to more than 70 countries around the world. The research team has made sure that they work for all hair types and textures.

What are you waiting for? Get that perfect hairstyle without the stress of detangling.

You can find Tangle Teezer products in Toni & Guy, Vavavoom, Debenhams, Boots, Xcite, Alghanim, Bloomingdale’s and on the Carriage and Boutiqaat apps. For more information please call 2225 1285, visit beautiquecosmeticsintl.com or follow @beautiquecosmetics on Instagram.