English brand Mason Pearson hasn’t changed its cult-classic Boar and Nylon Bristle brush since 1895 – a testament to its superb design. Mixing the finest premium-grade boar-bristle with nylon, the brush is exceptionally gentle on the hair and scalp, so it’s perfect for fine, delicate textures that are easily damaged.

Pros: Acts as both a flat iron and hot brush, well-suited for all hair types and textures, reaches heat settings up to 400°F We test all of the hairbrushes we review on our own hair. We use the brushes as recommended on clean, dry hair (or damp hair, where this is recommended) – and, where possible, we test them on more than one hair type.verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Make sure you're using maximum tension with the hair-dryer brush and move slowly down the shaft of your hair in a 'C' shape motion," says hairstylist Andrés Melendez. If you want extra volume near your face (hi, curtain bangs), direct sections of the hair out and away from the face. It will probably take you a few times to truly ~nail~ the technique, but trust, it gets easier. Choose the bristle type.

We suggest using Suave Up The Volume Shampoo and Conditioner, both of which add weightless shine and lasting lift. 5. Keep conditioner away from your roots. Plus, brushing spreads sebum to make your hair stronger (sounds disgusting, we know), and this can help with greasiness. What type of hairbrush should I use?The key to keeping flat hair at bay is by focusing on lifting the roots,” says hairstylist Elena Diaz. Diaz reveals her insider tips to ensure your tresses stay full and voluminous and gives us the 411 on essential gravity-defying products. To lift the roots with a lasting finish, make sure you’ve invested in a hairdryer with more than one heat setting. Fine or damaged hair can be sensitive to high heat, so the best way to choose the optimum setting is by directing the hot air into the palm of your hand. If you’re comfortable having that temperature on your palm, it should be fine to use on your scalp. It has a mix of plastic and tufted, boar-style bristles on one half of the tool that you've come to expect with a hair-dryer brush. But on the sides of the oval-shaped tool are ceramic-coated teeth that heat up and really help smooth out my hair to give me a sleek look. Plus, I can use the dry mode afterward to get my hair even sleeker, all from one tool.

This is a simple tip that can change the level of volume in your hair. It’s so important that you only focus conditioner on the bottom two-thirds of your strands. If you put conditioner in your roots is will over-moisturize them and weigh them down, taking away any hope of creating volume at the root, which will, in turn, maintain the flat hair. 6. Use a volume-enhancing mousse against Flat Hair. Incorporate a mousse into your routine for extra volume. The low weight of this GHD Radial brush makes it easy to handle, and it comes in a range of sizes. The size pictured is Size 1 but you can opt for a size 3 or 4 if you’re looking for a smoother blowout with larger curls, bounce and more volume.Its lightweight design makes it perfect for keeping in your handbag when you’re on the go, too – so if you’re treating yourself to just one hairbrush, the Wet Brush deserves to be top of your list.