We compared two of the best-known detangling brushes at almost the same price: the palm-held Tangle Teezer Original and the handled Wet Brush Original Detangler.
What we looked at
Teeth and bristles, hair types, wet and dry use, design and portability, and price.
The verdict
If you want a compact, palm-sized brush with 325 soft-flex teeth that is easy to pop in a bag, and useful for spreading conditioner or a mask, the Tangle Teezer Original is the travel-friendly pick. If you would rather have a traditional handled brush with ultra-soft IntelliFlex bristles, at 14p less, the Wet Brush Original Detangler is the classic option.
A compact palm-held brush with 325 soft-flex teeth for wet or dry hair, but a palm-held design rather than a handle, and 14p more.
A handled brush with ultra-soft IntelliFlex bristles for all hair types, at a slightly lower price, but no tooth count or travel size listed.
Tangle Teezer The Original Detangling Hairbrush, Wet and Dry (Panther Black) — Best for Travel
Intended for: Marketed as a palm-friendly detangling brush with 325 soft-flex teeth, designed for straight, wavy and curly hair, on wet or dry hair, compact enough for a handbag.
What we liked
- 325 soft-flex teeth stated to glide through wet or dry hair, detangling knots without breakage or damage
- Designed for straight, wavy and curly hair
- Palm-shaped design for grip, and stated to be handy for spreading conditioner, hair mask or treatment
- Compact and palm-sized, described as travel friendly
- Two-tiered teeth stated to reduce breakage and eliminate knots
Worth knowing
- Costs 14p more than the Wet Brush on these listings
- The listing describes a palm-held design rather than a handle
Best for
- Anyone who wants a compact palm-held brush for handbags and travel
- People who like to spread conditioner or a hair mask while detangling
- Straight, wavy and curly hair, wet or dry
Not ideal for
- Buyers who prefer a brush with a handle
- Anyone who wants the very lowest price
Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush with IntelliFlex Bristles (Black) — Classic Handled Brush
Intended for: Marketed as a detangling brush with exclusive ultra-soft IntelliFlex bristles that bend and flex to gently separate knots, for all hair types, on wet or dry hair, with an ergonomic handle design.
What we liked
- Ultra-soft IntelliFlex bristles stated to bend and flex to remove knots and snags
- Stated to let you brush with less force and cause less damage to hair
- Works on straight, curly, textured, thick and wavy hair, wet or dry
- Ergonomic design described as comfortable to hold
- 14p cheaper than the Tangle Teezer on these listings
Worth knowing
- The listing does not give a bristle or tooth count
- The listing does not describe a compact travel size
Best for
- Anyone who wants a traditional handled brush for detangling
- Thick, curly and textured hair, per the listing
- Buyers who want the very slightly lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a compact brush for handbags
- Buyers who want a stated tooth count
