Hair's the Scoop

The secret to lustrous, well-groomed hair? It's all in your choice of bristles. Below, the top five brushes no well-groomed woman should be without:

Paddle Brush: Mason Pearson Handy Bristle
This pure boar bristle brush is well worth the investment. It smoothes hair, and adds ample shine. (It's also a favorite of celebrity stylists, like Adir Abergel and Ken Paves.)

Oval Flat Brush: Janeke Mixed Bristle
A mixture of nylon and boar bristles make this brush the go-to tool for a smooth, polished look.

Heat-Retaining Brush: ghd Ceramic
This versatile styling tool is great for creating larger curls and loose waves. Its ceramic barrel absorbs and retains the heat of your hair dryer, providing faster results with longer hold.

Straightening Brush: Warren-Tricomi Salon Tension Clamp
Easy-to-use and effective, this innovative brush helps you achieve a salon-quality blowout at home.

Vent Brush: Denman D200
Ideal for adding volume and movement, this ergonomically-designed brush also helps to speed up the drying process.