Denman D81S Grooming Brush

More often than not when I sit down to review something it's a make-up or skincare item and I never truly pay enough attention to the tools of the trade. I'm not talking brushes (well, I am here, but of the hair variety, not face!), more like the other little items that are used without much thought to help us perfect our appearances each morning/evening. I was in Boots yesterday and decided to invest in a good quality hairbrush. I own a tangle teezer, and while I love it, it's just not really the same as using a real hairbrush is it? Cue my new love affair with Denman...

I wanted a hairbrush that wasn't too large, and that would fit comfortably inside my handbag / overnight bag for when I travel to and fro from uni to home. My local Boots have a wide selection of Denman brushes, including the new 'Tangle Tamer' brushes, classic styling brushes and paddle brushes and choosing between them all was difficult! In the end I decided to purchase the handbag sized Grooming Brush (D81S) for around £8, the baby sister brush to the medium and larger sizes. I've never owned a Denman brush before but have heard very good things about them, and to say that my experience of using this brush did not contradict anything I've heard before would be true. 

Denman say that the D81S is a 'Small cushion brush with natural bristle and single nylon quill. This 'porcupine effect' is excellent for grooming and conditioning the hair. The lightweight, perfectly balanced handle provides good grip and control.' The D81S aims to make it easier for the user to smooth and polish her hair with its natural bristles and nylon quill, which are arranged in a staggard formation to reduce snagging and breakages and help to retain the hair's natural sheen and vitality.

I absolutely agree with everything Denman say. I found the brush a bit odd to use at first because unlike other plastic, more synthetic bristles I couldn't really feel it moving through my hair, but I slowly got used to this and found I was eventually completely knot and tangle free, without having to really pull on the brush as I used it. It was easy to use, and fitted perfectly in my hand (and handbag, whoo!) I would, however, suggest that this brush wouldn't be so suitable for incredibly thick hair as I'm not sure how well it would move through it, but that's just my guess.

The brush is also easy to clean and remove excess hair, there's nothing worse in my opinion than having a hairbrush full of hair. An odd thing to mention, but perhaps you know what I mean? Overall, this brush is incredibly good value for money, and Denman is definitely a brand I'd reccomend. With their wide selection of brushes, there will be something to suit everyone, if the D81S is not really for you!

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