So if you only kinda like the brush and feel it doesn’t work as well, then try this trick. It’s easy to put the rows of nylon pins right back in if you change your mind so don’t worry about ruining the brush.
Even if you love it, I would suggest at least giving this a try to see if it works better for you. Now, there’s no guarantee that this will become a wonder brush for you by any means but it’s worth the effort if you are like me and it’s just sitting in your bathroom closet unused.
Cleaning Your Denman Brush
While I was checking out this way to alter the brush to work more effectively I came across some great ways to clean your brush. I’ve always just cleaned my brush with shampoo but struggled with getting in between the teeth.
I usually used another brush in the house to clean it by brushing the pins from each brush together with shampoo and water. I feel kind of silly after I saw the PROPER way to clean your Denman brush.
There are two ways that are sure to get all the product, stray hairs, dust, and anything else those brushes can accumulate in them over time.
► Buy the official Denman Cleaning Brush. It’s a two-ended cleaning brush from Denman specifically made to clean other brushes. It claims it clean dust and fluff and the pointed ends is for removing loose hairs. The stiff bristles can get through any hairbrush without causing any damage to the pins. This is actually the quickest way to clean your Denman brush*.
► Take the brush apart completely and soak or wash the pad and pins in soapy (shampoo) water. Now you take the brush apart as you would if you wanted to remove a few rows of the pins when making your brush gentler but this time you take them all out.
Brush all the loose hairs away before placing the pad and the pins in the water to clean them. Rinse them off and allow them to dry separately before replacing the pins and the pad into the brush handle. This method takes much longer than using the cleaning brush above but will stilll remove all dirt, product and stray hairs.
In Conclusion….
Whether you like it or hate it the Denman brush* is here to stay as it’s a favorite with many naturals so try removing a few rows of pins to see if you like it better and you may want to invest in the cleaning brush for quick cleans or try the longer method which is sure to clean it completely too.
Now, do you like the Denman (or hate it) and why?
Ab Ster says
i have fine hair and i hate it! even with taking out a couple rows it still takes my hair out
NubianPrize says
AMEN TO THAT !! I have fine soft delicate hair, too. I tried 2 styles of those things & modified both of them by removing rows & teeth. NO WAY JOSE. I named them THE SHREDDER & THE RIPPER & put them away. May as well use my John Deere lawnmower or a weed whacker !! I really don’t need one because my 4ab hair is easy to detangle with a Magic Star Rake wide tooth comb,Tangle Teezer, or Ouidad Double Detangler & for curl definition KinkyCurly & Knot Today are the bomb.com
Marcia Jackson says
My kinks love it!
Kim Daniels says
Love love love it! Takes out the kinks but never my hair.
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
That’s perfect.
Dyann Navyy says
best!
Ashley Wade says
Love it!! Makes my curls turn out pretty
Chanda Benjamin Dailey says
The Absolute best for Natural HAIR!
Well worth the $15 dollars.
Danielle Payton Amber says
Love it…Love it…Love it!!!
Shawnnita Larkins says
Never had one I detangle with three things only…. 1st my hands for natural styling( twisting, washing, detangling) 2nd my conair vented brush only for detangling if needed… 3rd i purchased a brown small detangling tool from sallys for $1… my mom recommended i believe from naturalme4c on yt I use this only when doing the chase method during flat ironing which I do every 8-12weeks 😉
Mwila Kamombo-Williams says
Where can I buy one? I have looked at Sally, Wal-Mart and Walgreen.
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
I’ve heard great things the knock offs so that may be a viable option.
Kari says
I have a knock off and it works great for my curls.
Larissa Collier says
I swear by it!
Larissa Collier says
Sally has a knock off version but still works just as well…normally on the very bottom shelf of the combs and brushes.
Jay Love says
Love it!
Tamika Murrell says
I tried it once. No bueno. A few years went by and I revisited it. Still no bueno.
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
Have you tried taking a few rows of pins out?
Tammie Faulkner Taylor says
Love my Denman! No complaints except the bristles tend to slide out when brushing wet hair.
Keisha Davidson says
I found one better.
LTanya Lewis says
I went to Sally’s & paid about about $20. Later I found a Denman brush for $4 at a local hair store. Smh
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
Don’t you just hate that?
Deondra Davis says
@ Mwila Kamombo-Williams I bought mine at Sally, they might have ran out?
Deondra Davis says
I really like mine I use it to put my hair in a ponytail!
Alicia Modica says
Where I get it at I love to try
Endenezjia Graham says
I like it but I hate the shrinkage
Mumma Zee says
Love it for my daughters high shrinkage coily hair
Brit-Tiany Turner says
I love mine!
Kelly Hall says
I only use my fingers.
Dacia Mackinnon says
I like using it on my daughter thick wavy mans! Works for me!!
Lanaye MzCurvaceous says
Love this brush
Anitra Neeley says
Haven’t used it yet
Ja'Torien Jones says
Haven’t found one yet, are paddle brushes the same as these?
Michele Bess-Reggie Snelling Jr. says
I have one love it! !!!
Kyé Pettiford-Smith says
Love it on relaxed hair
Tanisha Powell Johnson says
I hate it !! it pulls out my hair I rather use a wide tooth comb
Benita Ann Green says
❤
Tracie IamaSigmawoman Samuel says
I did
Jacqueline QueenEgyptann Weaver says
never had one before
Alvera Barnes Mcknight says
Love it. It goes through my curls like butter lol
Aneisa Roberts says
I love my denman.!!
Kelly Briggs says
Tackles my knots like no other.
Beth Renee says
I don’t care for it. I use wide tooth combs and finger detangling
Kerlone T Merchant says
lol i have being using this brush for yrs and had no idea i could remove the teeths
Vasha Dixon says
There is a Denman brush with less row now! I saw it at Sally’s beauty supply.
Sabrina Perkins says
Good to know and thanks for sharing the news!
Widlande Recule says
Loooovvveeee it! It works miracles!!!
Widlande Recule says
It gets the hair really soft and straight. It works wonders on all hair types but Especially long thick hair!
Francheska Realizness says
best thing i buy for me hair
Lasilia Imnottheonenottoday Thornton says
i bought 3 of these bad boys, 1 for home. 1 for the car, 1 for my lace units.
Crystal Oliver Hye says
Love it!!! Helps to detangle my hair when I’m in the shower.
Kiauna Monet Mason says
Where can I find one? I’ve been looking everywhere for this brush.
Crystal Oliver Hye says
Sally’s Beauty Supply have them if it’s in an area near you.
BridgettQueen BPatterson says
It works so great on my daughter’s hair for detangling.
Dee Collins says
Love it.
Nikki Hudson says
I use a knockoff and like it; great curl definition. I just can’t pay $10+ for a brush….
Takeisha Akakpo says
Lol I feel like that’s was a given. I’ve been doing that for ages
Renajustdoin Mee Abbott says
I DON’T even own a brush, I just use my finger’s! Afraid of the pulling it will do!
Chala M. Brooks says
Love it. As long as I do what I am suppose to do and keep my hair moisturize my hair loves it. When my ends are tangling a lot that is a sign I am doing something wrong not the Denman brush.
Tonya D Sanders says
Love it my favorite hair tool.
Panama M America says
they’re ok but, I love kent combs seamless and durable.
Tammie Faulkner Taylor says
A must have!
Princess Johnson says
Love! Great for curly or wavy hair to define definition!
Mayia Barnes says
I LOVE THIS BRUSH!! I can detangle with ease and define my girls
Mayia Barnes says
*Curls
Adrienne Johnson says
I love the way it defines my curls. You have to use a lot of conditioner to glide the brush through your hair.
Alegra FormallyknownasHolloway Ellis says
They have them at Walmart now too that’s where I got mine for about 5 dollars
Maurita Donaldson says
Never used it
Chandra Taylor says
Love it and when its missing my daughter has it.
Toia Cousar says
Owned it. . Love it.
Tamika Murrell says
I’ve tried it. It is not my friend.
Courtney Brown says
Damaging if ur hair isn’t covered in a silky product.
Tremaine Gibson says
Love it when I want by curls to clump together
Michaela Bailey says
Love it. Got mines from sallys
Michaela Bailey says
Sometimes I would remove a row or two to create a bigger gap to be more gentle on my hair
Pam E Pam says
I love it. No modifications needed.
Natoshia Hamilton says
Own one. Loved it. Just remember rubber and oil don’t mix. Had to stop using oil on my hair and buy another one. Love it!
Stacey NM says
I got one and tried it out…didn’t do much for my hair…maybe when it gets a bit more length its effects will be better seen.
Kelly White says
I use it after my girls hair is completely deranged
Cerbie Lamarre says
Finally got my Denman brush after 15 months of being natural!!!! That ish cray..,,
Jasmine Greene says
It’s awesome cos you can slide off N wash when u get product build up
Juanea Aakl Brand says
Love love love never used anything but them
Candy Dior says
This is a must have for my hair. This is the only brush I use for my hair to comb out the tangles
Mabinty Sesay says
Nice
Victoria Tillman says
I’ve done this and it’s so much better.
Adelina Alexander says
Very interesting, will definitely try it out