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Denman Brush vs Verb Ghost Oil
Denman Brush
24 positive (86%) · 3 mixed (11%) · 1 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +82%
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The Denman Brush is widely considered a staple tool for curly hair styling, primarily used to define curl clumps and manage unruly sections. Users frequently praise its ability to transform frizz into structured curls, though it is often noted that the brush's effectiveness depends heavily on specific techniques such as sectioning and the 'around-the-handle' wrapping method.
Pros
- Excellent for creating defined curl clumps and reducing frizz
- Versatile styling tool that can be used for both brushing through and wrapping hair around the handle to set curl direction
- Effective for detangling when used on soaking wet hair with plenty of conditioner
- Highly reliable for styling specific 'unruly' sections of hair
Cons
- Steep learning curve; some users find it difficult to master without watching video tutorials
- Requires time-consuming sectioning to achieve the best results
- Some users find alternative tools like the Tangle Teezer provide better definition for their specific hair type
Top excerpts
I recently discovered the method of wrapping your hair around the handle of a denman brush. My curls like to change curl direction halfway down (sometimes more than once), but this method was a game changer to get them to do what I wanted!!
I detangle while my hair is soaking wet and fully coated in conditioner using a Denman brush
Some parts of my hair are more unruly than others so I use a denman brush
Then i use the marc anthony curl envy leave in, brush style with the denman brush, not your mothers plump for joy mousse and innersense gel.
To style, I hung my head downwards and brushed it all down with a denman brush, and got it to form curl clumps
Verb Ghost Oil
12 positive (100%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +100%
Top excerpts
Hover diffuse + cup diffuse until 80% dry and allowed to air dry for the remainder. SOTC with verb ghost oil.
I also love VERB ghost oil :)
9 Verb Ghost Oil + a pick to remove curl cast
Use verb ghost oil to scrunch out the crunch.
I keep a mini version of the verb ghost oil on me as well and if I feel like it gets really dry I do use that to reseal the curls.