This is the best brush for detangling my 4B hair — here’s why I can’t live without it

Updated Mar 6, 2025 2:14 am ET


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If you have curly or coily hair, then you know that detangling is one of the most important parts of your haircare routine. Brushing curls is an art form, and unfortunately all brushes aren’t created equal. That’s when a detangle brush comes in handy for your hair. Choosing the right bristles, material and shape can work wonders for getting in between every single knot and strand of hair.

As someone with a coily 4B hair texture, so many brushes have gone through my hair. But, this Denman curly hair brush has stood the test of time. Here’s why you need it, too.

Denman Curly Detangling Hair Brush, $21.95

photo of the Denman Curly Hair Detangling Brush
Amazon

Having curly or coily hair definitely isn’t for the faint of heart — I’ve had brushes completely break in the midst of trying to brush through mine. But after I found this Denman curly hair brush, I’ve never used anything else. Not only does this brush do an incredible job at detangling my hair, but it also leaves my curls defined. I’ve used it after having my hair in braids, before straightening it or just leaving it natural, and it gets the job done every time.

It’s perfect for brushing and styling all hair lengths and textures, too. The unique seven-row pattern is designed to sculpt and shape the curls without dragging around your hair or scalp. This brush also has optimum grip control and a teardrop-shaped handle, so it won’t slip or break while in use.

Amazon reviewers and curl queens can’t get enough of this brush, boasting it as one of the best ones they’ve used. “I have very thick hair. I purchased the Denman brush about five years ago and love it,” says one reviewer. “It is the first brush that would go through my hair without tearing it, and it still looks brand new.”

So, if you’re tired of going through several brushes a year and spending hours detangling your luscious coils, tame your mane with this detangling brush. It’s been a game-changer in my hair routine and deserves a spot with all of your most-used hair products.

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.