This Denman Brush Guide will Help You find the Perfect brush for your Curls

Are you wondering “which Denman brush is right is right for my hair type? Should I buy a D41, D31, D4 or a D3?” If so, check out this Denman brush guide. It will tell you which brush is best for your hair texture, including straight hair.

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The Denman brush is one of the most popular styling tools to create beautiful curls with. This well liked hair brush is created by John Denman Dean and is great for any hair type, no matter if you have curls or straight hair.

Yet, there are so many different Denman brushes so it’s difficult to know which one is best for your hair. So because of my own experience I created this Denman brush guide to help you out. But before I tell which type of brush is best for you, I’ll tell you where you can buy them.

You can buy your Denaman online at:

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Look Fantastic

At this moment you can’t buy any Denman brushes at Target. However they do sell fake ones. Make sure you read the customer reviews first before buying a fake one.

Which Denman brush is right for my type of hair?

Before I ever bought a Denman I really thought there was only one Denman brush for curly hair. When I went to the store to buy one, it turned out there are many different types of Denman brushes (also referred to as original styler).

At that time I didn’t know the difference, so I went home without buying one. I just didn’t know which Denman brush was best for my hair type.

After some research I concluded that only the right Denman brushwill work its magic. So it’s important to buy the right type of brush.

Due to my own experience I created this Denman brush guide. It will help you choose the best Denman brush for your curl type.

Also, I’ll compare and lay out the differences between the best brushes for your curl type. After reading this Denman Brush Guide you’ll know the answer to your question: “which Denman brush is right for my type of hair?”

Tangle Teezer vs Denman

It doesn’t matter if you have medium hair, thick hair, fine hair, natural hair or wavy hair, a good hair brush is a great partner in preventing a bad hair day. Even when you follow a Curly Girl Method hair routine.

And if you wonder if there are any other best brushes out there, I can tell you there are a few out there. Another popular choice is the Tangle Teezer hair brush.

Before I bought two Denman brushes, a D41 and a D4, I frequently used my Tangle Teezer for thick and curly hair.

I was perfectly satisfied with my Tangle Teezer, but I was so curious to see if the Denman brush could live up to its sacred status. Since I kept wondering if it would create more beautiful curls I eventually bought the best Denman brush for curly hair.

After comparing both brushes my experience so far is that both the Denman brush and Tangle Teezer are right tools to create a lot of curl definition. But there are big differences.

For example, the Denman brush has a more comfortable grip. So it’s easier to hold when detangling my thick curly hair. It takes less time to detangle my hair without having to use any extra detangling tools, such as a wide-tooth comb.

This is because Denman brushes have longer and strong nylon bristles with round ends, compared to the original Tangle Teezer. So you can imagine I rather use my Denman brush when brushing my hair.

Another important reason I prefer my D41 and D4 brushes is because they are easier to clean. Also you can moderate your Denman brush by taking out rows of bristles.

So my Denman brushes are clear winners, but the Tangle Teezer would be the best option if you need a light weight hair brush. It also has more flexible bristles which is great for (very fine) hair that is prone to a lot of breakage. This would be a very good reason to prefer the Tangle Teezer.

Is the Denman brush worth it?

At this moment you’re probably wondering: “is the Denman brush worth it?” I would say: “yes it is, but it all depends on your needs.”

Let me show you what the right Denman brush can do in helping you create the perfect curl. In this short Instagram clip you’ll see my before and after result after having used a Denman brush:

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Denman brush guide for curly hair

Now you know what a Denman brush can do for your hair, let me tell you how you can figure out what Denman brush you should get.

During my quest for the best Denman brush for curly hair, I came to the following conclusion:

1. The most popular and best Denman brushes for curly hair or natural hair are: D3, D4, D31 and D41.
2. You use them in different ways.
3. So the one you buy depends on your needs.

What Denman brush should I get?

This actually means you have to think before you buy. LOL.

Before you buy a Denman brush for curly hair you should ask yourself the following questions:

• do I want to detangle my curls as fast and easy as possible?
• or do I want to create extra curl definition (enhance your curl definition)?

It is important to think about this first. It will prevent you from buying the wrong brush and having a negative experience.

When you finish reading this Denman brush guide you’ll know which Denman brush is best for your curly type of hair. You’ll also be able to experience it’s magic and combat dry hair.

How do you use a Denman brush?

A common complaint about the Denman brush is that it’s not suitable for detangling thick curls. On the other hand, others claim it’s the best brush to detangle thick curly hair.

Don’t get confused. Despite the fact that they are right, they are talking about different Denman brushes. Let me illustrate this by showing you Bianca Renee’s Youtube video about the popular brush.

In the video she’s complaining the Denman brush isn’t suitable for detangling her hair although it creates a beautiful curl definition. The brush she reviewed is the Denman D4.

At that time she probably didn’t know there are different kinds of brushes available. Because there are some big contrasts, I’ll tell you about the Denman brush differences next.

Denman Brush guide: D41 vs D4

When you take a look at the pictures I took you’ll be able to spot some differences immediately. The most striking differences are:

• The D4 Denman Brush has a lot of bristles that are closely spaced in small sections. As a result the D4 Denman is suitable for improving curl definition in wet hair. Do not use this to detangle your hair otherwise you may experience hair breakage.
• The D41 brush has fewer rows of bristles. Also they are widely spaced. So the Denman D41 is best used for detangling straight hair, thick curly or natural hair and also creating curl definition.

D3 vs D31 Brush guide

Down below I’ll explain the differences in more details, but in short keep the following in mind:

• The D3 is a smaller version of the D4. It has has fewer rows of bristles.
• The D31 brush is a smaller version of the D41. It has has fewer rows of bristles.

When do you use the D3 or D4 Denman brush?

When you look at most Youtube videos, you’ll mostly see a D3 or D4 Denman Brush. No wonder since they are perfect for creating beautiful curl definition.

So if you’re goal is to improve the way your curls look, you should buy a D3 or D4 brush. It’s the best Denman brush to enhance your curl definition.

Denman brush 7 vs 9 row

But when do use a D3 or a D4 brush? The one you buy depends on the length of your hair:

• Short to medium length hair: use Denman D3 original styler. It’s a medium size styling brush and has 7 rows.
• Medium to long hair: use the D4 brush. It’s a large size styling brush and has 9 rows.

I urge you to keep in mind this is a guideline, it’s not a law set in stone. It’s okay if you prefer a different brush. It’s a good choice to choose the brush you like best as long as it doesn’t damage your hair

D3 Denman brush before & after: wavy and curly hair (fine hair)

This Youtube video perfectly illustrates how you can create beautiful curl definition with a D3 Denman brush on wavy hair. Janelle has medium length fine hair and uses the D3 which is a medium styling brush with 7 rows:

The following Youtube video shows how you can create beautiful curl definition with a D3 Denman brush on curly hair. Jayme Jo uses the D3 which is a medium styling brush with 7 rows:

In this Youtube video NayCurls shows how create beautiful curl definition with a D4 Denman brush, step by step. She uses the D4 which is a large styling brush with 9 rows:

D4 Denman brush for type 4 natural hair:

In the following Youtube video Kimberly Cherrell demonstrates how to create beautiful curl definition with a Denman D4 on type 4 natural hair:

When do you use D31 or D41 brush?

So, D3 and D4 Denmans are mainly used to create beautiful curl definition. Do you have thicker hair or Afro textured natural hair? You’re better off using a D31 or D41 brush.

Don’t use a D3 or D4 brush since it will be challenging to quickly detangle your hair. With a D31 or D41 brush you can detangle your wet curls easily and also create beautiful curly hair. Trust me this will make your life easier.

Denman brush guide: 7 vs 9 row

Have you ever wondered: “which Denman brush is right for me: a D31 or a D41?” The answer depends on the length of your hair:

• Short to medium length hair: use the D31. It’s a medium detangling brush with 7 rows.
• Medium to long hair: use the D41. It’s a large detangling brush with 9 rows.

D41 Denman brush before & after type 3 natural curly hair

My experience with the D41 brush is that it detangles my natural curly hair quickly and easy. It enhances my curl pattern too.

I’ve recorded a Youtube video to show you what happens to my curly hair when the D41 Denman brush. Even though the video’s in Dutch you can still see what happens to my hair:

I also have a D4 Denman at home and I use it in combination with the D41 brush:

• I use the D41 to detangle my hair after applying conditioner to my hair.
• After washing my hair I add products to my hair and use the D4 brush to distribute the products through my hair and create better curl definition.

I’ve noticed the D4 creates a better curl definition than the D41. So that’s why I use them both.

If you don’t want to buy two brushes you can buy the D4 and take out some rows. This will help you to detangle your hair.

After detangling you can put the rows back and use it to create more beautiful curls. To me this felt like too much hassle. So that’s why I have two different Denman brushes.

Before & after type 4 natural hair: D31 brush

In the following Youtube video BlaklzBeautyful shows how to use a D31 brush on type 4 natural hair:

I hope this Denman brush guide has helped you in figuring out the answer to your question: “which Denman brush is right for me?”

Just a quick recap:

• Quick detangling: D31 or D41 Denman Brush.
• Improves curl definition: D3 or D4 Denman Brush.

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Where can you buy a Denman brush for curly hair?

Buy your Denman brush at:

• Walmart
• Amazon
• Look Fantastic

At this moment you can’t buy any Denman brushes at Target. However they do sell fake ones. Make sure you read the reviews first before buying a fake one.

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