Stretch Hair Brush

Detangling Brushes with Flexible Rows:

• Brushes like the Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush or similar flexible-bristled detanglers are crowd-favorites. They are designed to glide through tangled hair with minimal pulling, which can help gently stretch the hair while detangling and defining curls.

• They are great for use on wet hair with conditioner.

Denman Brushes (especially the 7- or 9-row stylers):

• These brushes are iconic for natural hair styling. The tension they create is excellent for smoothing the hair and defining curls.

• Many people use them with a slight pulling or "stretching" motion to elongate the curl pattern before it sets.

Paddle and Round Brushes (for blow-drying/heat stretching):

• When heat is involved (like with a blow-dryer), a Round Brush or a Paddle Brush with nylon or a boar/nylon mix of bristles provides the tension needed to physically stretch the hair straight as it dries. This is a common method to "stretch" the hair for a less shrunken look.