Denman Brush: Which One Should You Choose for Styling Routine your Curls?

The Denman brush has become a favorite tool for those with curly hair, especially the Denman D4 and D3, which are widely used for styling curls and . Denman brushes are made with nylon bristles; although there is nothing specific that makes them special, they work excellently for styling curly hair.

A brief history of these brushes reveals that they were created by an Englishman called John Denman Dean or Jack Dean as he is also known. So, this brush has a long history, almost a century.

Denman Curl Styling Brush

The Denman brush is a great choice for those with curly or afro hair. Thanks to its rounded nylon teeth, it does not break hair when combing and helps to detangle it without causing damage. Additionally, the Denman brush helps evenly distribute products across curls, creating defined, uniform curls. There are a thousand ways to use the Denman D3 and D4, just take a look at TikTok, Reels on Instagram and other social networks where Gen ZEERS share videos with perfect curls, thanks to the Denman Brush.

The two brushes recommended for defining and styling curls are the Denman D3 and D4. Now let's see what differences are between these two models of brushes:

Denman Brush D3

Denman D3 vs D4: which brush to choose for your curl type?

Denman D3 - Original Style r

The Denman D3 brush is perfect for those with short or medium length curly hair. It has seven rows of rounded nylon teeth and is ideal for creating uniform, well-defined curls. Furthermore, the Denman D3 brush is easy to use and handle thanks to its handle.

Denman D4

The Denman D4 brush is recommended for those with long or very curly hair, an excellent choice for styling. For afro curly hair, we recommend using the Denman D4 brush, which has wider and more spaced bristles to detangle curls without break them. The D4 has nine rows of rounded nylon teeth. Furthermore, the Denman D4 brush helps to create voluminous and well-defined curls. Thanks to its rounded and antistatic teeth it does not damage the hair during combing and helps to create defined and uniform curls.

Denman Brush D4

How to use the Denman D3 and D4?

The Denman brush has become an indispensable accessory in the curly hair routine. On TikTok, the Denman has gone viral in recent years for those just discovering it. There's nothing to say, the Denman brush does its job and the results are always  a bomb!

It is very important to use the Denman brush on damp hair, then after washing or spraying it with a little water or leave-in conditioner , curl cream or any other product you use for styling.

• The easiest way to use it is to divide your hair into sections. For those with fine curls, it's best to work in larger sections, while the opposite is true for those with a lot of hair or tighter curls.

• Rotate the brush with the pins up, start at the roots and slide the brush along the length of the hair. When you get to the tips, rotate the brush underneath.

• After going through a section, scrunch your hair before moving on to the next.

• You can use a diffuser to dry your hair and then divide it into smaller sections without disturbing the curls too much, as this could cause frizz.

Another method is to roll your hair around the brush.

Here are some tips when using the styling brush:

1. Only brush when you have products in your hair! Preferably a leave-in conditioner or cream .

2. Do not use it to comb your curls and coils ! If you need to detangle, do it before starting styling using a detangling brush (Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Detangler or the D38 Denman Detangler Brush)

3. For loose curl definition, brush hair sideways away from your head.
4. Do you like a slightly thicker curl definition?

   Brush downwards and turn the brush upwards at the end.

5. Don't care what sort of definition you get? You can divide your hair into sections for more precise styling.

6. Last But not Least! Scrunch your curls with  after using the brush for extra definition.

7. After using the Denman brush, use a microfiber towel or cotton shirt to remove excess products or water.Srunch or pat your hair dry to maintain good definition or use a hair difusser to dry your hair.