THE DENMAN BRUSH
The Denman brush gets a great deal
of praise, however, it also gets a bunch of flack. Often people modify the
Denman brush by taking out rows of bristles. Some people also shy away from the
Denman brush because they say it causes additional shrinkage (which we know is
a curly girl’s frenemy).
Here’s my take on the Denman brush:
1.
The Denman brush is a styling brush and
should not be used for detangling. I
repeat SHOULD NOT be used to detangle! Before using the Denman brush,
you should completely detangle that section of hair. Detangling prior to use of
the brush will eliminate the pulling and tugging on the hair which could result
in hair breakage;
2.
My experience with the Denman brush is that yes
it does cause additional shrinkage. However, the shrinkage is caused by the Denman
brush defining the curls; I happen to love defined curls. I will take defined
curls over length any day. *Remember
shrinkage happens when your hair is well moisturized. Therefore, shrinkage
equates to healthy hair;
3.
Imitation Denman brushes are available and can
be less expensive. Previously, I used
another brand which was cheaper and it worked. I didn’t realize the difference
until I bought the real deal. The authentic Denman brush works much better at
smoothing my hair and defining my curls;
4.
In place if the Denman brush many people choose
boar, paddle, or vented brushes. Every curly girl knows that a boar brush is a
complete and utter no-no! They pull
your hair out and leave more hair in the brush that on your head. Paddle brush
are flawed in my opinion because they cannot be properly cleaned. As a curly girl, we know how much product we
use; the paddle brush has padding which collects all the product and moisture
and can cause mold under the padding. YUCK! Vented brushes have the little
balls on the end and sometimes shorter bristles at the bottom of the brush
which can catch and snag hair causing breakage. The Denman brush is constructed
so that the rubber base and bristles can all be removed and thoroughly cleaned,
and the bristles are all one piece which eliminates snagging and breakage;
5.
The price-range for a Denman brush can be on the
pricey side ($10-$15). I know personally
I have spent that on one hair product that didn’t work. Honestly, I think the Denman
is worth the money; and
6.
The other curly girl’s nemesis, frizz, is yet another reason that curlies
do not like the Denman brush. I have never had any frizz from my use of the
Denman brush. Typically, I get frizz from touching my hair before it is dry or
not using a diffuser. For me I usually
get frizz after first or second day hair.
I like the Denman
brush. I think it works for all curly girls. I would suggest them to
anyone. Try it out and let me know how
you feel about it.
