Hair Brushes NZ | Detangling, Paddle & Round | Zilion NZ
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A good brush does more work than most people give it credit for. It decides how much hair you lose while detangling, how smooth a blow-dry turns out and how well your scalp oils travel down the lengths. Zilion carries more than 850 brushes, from Wet Brush detanglers and Kent paddle brushes to ceramic round brushes, boar bristle cushions, teasing brushes, beard brushes and barber neck dusters.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brush brand in this collection, so each brush is genuine stock sent from within New Zealand. Prices start under $10 for a scalp massage brush and run up to heated styling brushes from ghd, with plenty of solid everyday options between $20 and $40.
About Our Brush Collection
Brushes are grouped by job as much as by brand. A detangler is built to get through knots with as little pulling as possible. A paddle brush smooths long, straight hair. A round brush shapes a blow-dry, and the barrel size decides how much bend or volume you get. Boar bristle brushes polish and spread natural oils, while men's military brushes and beard brushes keep shorter hair neat.
Use the filters beside the grid to narrow by brand, price or brush type. If you already know the shape you want, the brush-type collections below are the quickest way in.
Brushes by Type
Detangling brushes. Detangling Brushes is the largest group, led by Wet Brush with its flexible IntelliFlex bristles. These are made to glide through wet or dry hair, which makes them the first pick for long hair, curls, extensions and children who hate having their hair brushed.
Paddle brushes. Paddle Brushes have a wide, flat cushion that covers a lot of hair in each stroke. They suit long and straight hair and are handy for rough-drying before you pick up a round brush.
Round brushes. Round Brushes shape the blow-dry. Ceramic and thermal barrels from Kent, Glide, Lust, Mira and Salon & Co hold the dryer's heat, so the hair sets faster. Small barrels of 20 to 35mm add curl and bend to short hair and fringes; 45mm and up give smooth, voluminous lengths.
Boar bristle brushes. Boar Bristle Brushes pick up the scalp's natural oils and carry them down the hair, which adds shine and calms static. Boar and nylon mixes, such as Kent's PF range, combine that polish with better grip on thicker hair.
Hot and air brushes. Hot Air Brushes and heated brushes from ghd, BaByliss Pro and Silver Bullet dry, smooth or add volume in one step.
Scalp, beard and barber brushes. Scalp Brushes massage the scalp in the shower and help shampoo lather at the roots. Beard brushes from Bossman and Proraso sit in Beard Care, and barbers will find neck and fade brushes from BaByliss Pro and Gamma+ here too.
Brush Brands in This Category
These are the brands with the most brushes at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
- Wet Brush: detanglers in hundreds of colours and prints, plus Speed Dry, curl, shower and kids' brushes.
- Brushworx: Airflow hot tube brushes, Botanix radial boar brushes and cushion styling brushes.
- Kent: the British brushmaker behind the PF paddle and cushion range, Create round brushes and men's military brushes.
- Cricket: Static Free RPM row brushes, Fast Flo vent brushes and Amped Up teasing brushes.
- HH Simonsen: the Wonder Brush in Original and Midi sizes and a wide choice of colours.
- Mira: boar bristle radial brushes from 35 to 70mm, ceramic thermal tubes and bottle brushes.
- Silver Bullet: Black Velvet paddles, vent and round brushes, plus hot brushes and straightening brushes.
- Lust: Luxury ceramic, paddle, cushion and teasing brushes and an Eco Curl Defining Brush.
- Glide: Flexi brushes, Velvet Carbon round brushes and ceramic thermal brushes.
- BaByliss Pro: hot air brushes and barber neck and fade brushes.
- ghd: Glide+ and Rise heated brushes and ceramic radial brushes.
- Salon & Co: eco-friendly round brushes from 25 to 53mm and boar bristle paddles.
Top 10 Hair Brushes
- Wet Brush Original Classic Detangler Pink: the detangler that started the brand, for knotty wet or dry hair at a very fair price.
- Kent PF01 Large Cushion Bristle Nylon Mix Brush: a large cushion brush whose bristle and nylon mix smooths and adds shine to medium to thick hair.
- Kent Pure Flow 45mm Ceramic Round Brush: a mid-sized ceramic barrel for smooth, bouncy blow-dries on shoulder-length hair and longer.
- Brushworx Mystique Cushion Boar Brush: a cushion styling brush with a natural boar bristle blend for polishing and shine.
- Wet Brush Go Green Curl Detangler Black: an eco-minded detangler made for curls, so you can work through them without breaking up the pattern.
- Kent MG3 Men's Military Hairbrush Oval: a traditional handle-free military brush for short hair and a classic grooming routine.
- Kent PF16 Back-Combing Brush: a slim teasing brush for building volume at the crown and texture in updos.
- Wet Brush Pro Treatment Brush Black: spreads masks and leave-in treatments evenly from root to tip.
- Kent SPC82 Shampoo and Scalp Massage Brush: a soft scalp brush for the shower that helps shampoo work at the roots.
- ghd Glide+ Hot Brush: a heated brush that smooths, adds volume or refreshes dry hair as you brush.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Wet Brush Glitter Vortex Detangler Pink ($27.10)
- Wet Brush Original Classic Detangler Pink ($18.48)
- Kent Pure Flow 45mm Ceramic Round Brush ($49.99)
- Kent MG3 Men's Military Hairbrush Oval ($111.99)
- Kent Shampoo and Scalp Massage Brush in Orange ($9.95)
- Wet Brush Kids Mini Detangler Tutti Fruitti Lemon ($12.32)
- Wet Brush Glitter Vortex Detangler Neutral ($26.40)
- Wet Brush Pro Hi-Def Neon Detangler Fuchsia ($28.16)
- Wet Brush Pro Treatment Brush Black ($28.16)
- Kent PF01 Large Cushion Bristle Nylon Mix Brush ($34.99)
Benefits of Using the Right Brush
- Less breakage. Flexible detangling bristles bend around knots instead of snapping through them, so fewer hairs end up in the brush.
- A smoother blow-dry. The right round brush gives the dryer something to work against, so hair dries straighter, shinier and with more lift.
- Natural shine. Boar bristle spreads scalp oils along the lengths, which gives a soft gloss without extra product.
- Faster drying. Vented and Speed Dry styles let air move through the brush head and cut down drying time.
- Better product spread. A treatment brush or wide-tooth detangler moves masks and leave-ins evenly through the hair.
- A healthier-feeling scalp. Scalp brushes lift build-up and make washing feel more thorough.
- Easier mornings for kids. Mini detanglers are sized for small hands and gentle on tender heads.
Hair Brush Buying Guide
Start with what the brush is for. Detangling, smoothing, blow-drying, teasing and scalp care each need a different shape. Many people end up with two: a detangler for everyday use and a round or paddle brush for styling.
Match the bristles to your hair. Fine hair responds well to soft boar bristle or a cushion brush. Thick or coarse hair needs nylon pins or a boar and nylon mix that can reach through to the scalp. Curly hair does best with a flexible curl detangler used on damp, conditioned hair.
Pick the barrel size for round brushes. Go small (20 to 35mm) for short hair, fringes and tight bends, medium (40 to 50mm) for bob to shoulder length, and large (53mm and up) for long hair and smooth volume. Ceramic barrels heat up and speed styling; boar bristle radials give extra tension and polish.
Think about wet versus dry. Wet hair stretches and breaks more easily, so only use brushes designed for wet use, such as Wet Brush detanglers, straight after washing.
Consider heat tools. If you blow-dry most days, a hot brush or hot air brush can replace a dryer and round brush. Use a heat protectant first.
For men and barbers. Military brushes, folding stylers and beard brushes keep short hair and beards tidy. Barbers can stock up on neck and fade brushes, some of which come in tubs of 12 or 18.
Why Shop Hair Brushes at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Zilion is an official stockist of every brush brand we sell, so you get genuine products.
- A huge choice. More than 850 brushes across detanglers, paddles, rounds, boar bristle, hot brushes and barber brushes.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a heated brush or a full set of round brushes.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Sets and bundles. Round brush trios and quads and paddle and detangler duos are in Packs & Bundles.
- Help when you need it. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type and length and we will point you to a brush that suits.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We send hair brushes all over the country, to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in every region. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7.
Hair Brush FAQs
What type of hair brush should I buy?
Choose by the job. A detangler suits everyday brushing, a paddle brush smooths long hair, a round brush shapes a blow-dry and a boar bristle brush adds shine. Many people own a detangler plus one styling brush.
What is a detangling brush?
A detangling brush has flexible bristles that bend around knots instead of tearing through them. Wet Brush detanglers are the best-known example and work on wet or dry hair.
Can I brush my hair when it is wet?
Yes, but use a brush designed for wet hair, such as a Wet Brush detangler, and start at the ends. Wet hair stretches and breaks more easily than dry hair.
What makes Wet Brush different?
Wet Brush uses thin, flexible IntelliFlex bristles that glide through tangles with less pulling. The range covers the Original detangler, Pro styles, Speed Dry, curl, shower and kids' brushes.
What is a paddle brush used for?
A paddle brush has a wide, flat head that smooths long or straight hair quickly. It is also useful for rough-drying before finishing with a round brush.
What size round brush should I use?
Small barrels of 20 to 35mm suit short hair and fringes, medium barrels of 40 to 50mm suit bob to shoulder length, and 53mm and up suits long hair and smooth volume.
What is a ceramic round brush?
It has a ceramic-coated barrel that holds the heat from your hair dryer, which helps the hair set faster and gives a smoother finish. Kent, Glide, Lust and Mira all make ceramic round brushes.
What are boar bristle brushes good for?
Boar bristles pick up the scalp's natural oils and spread them down the hair, adding shine and softness. They are especially good for fine to medium hair.
Are boar bristle brushes good for thick hair?
Pure boar bristle can struggle to reach the scalp through very thick hair. A boar and nylon mix, such as Kent's PF bristle nylon brushes, gives you both grip and polish.
What is a cushion brush?
A cushion brush has bristles or pins set in a soft rubber pad that flexes as you brush. It is gentle on the scalp and good for smoothing and finishing.
What is a vent brush?
A vent brush has open slots in the head that let air from the dryer move through. It speeds up drying and is good for quick, casual blow-dries.
What is a teasing brush?
A teasing or back-combing brush is slim, with closely set bristles, for building volume at the roots and texture in updos. Try the Kent PF16 or a Cricket Amped Up teasing brush.
What is a hot brush?
A hot brush is a heated brush that smooths or adds volume to dry hair as you brush. ghd Glide+ and Rise are popular examples.
What is the difference between a hot brush and a hot air brush?
A hot brush heats its bristles and is used on dry hair. A hot air brush blows air like a dryer and is used to dry and style damp hair at the same time.
Which brush is best for curly hair?
A curl detangler with flexible bristles, used on damp, conditioned hair, keeps curls intact. The Wet Brush Go Green Curl Detangler and Lust Eco Curl Defining Brush are made for curls.
Which brush is best for fine hair?
Soft boar bristle or a cushion brush is kind to fine hair and adds shine. For blow-drying, a small to medium ceramic round brush adds lift without too much tension.
Which brush is best for long hair?
A detangler for everyday brushing and a large paddle or round brush for styling. Long hair benefits from brushing in sections, starting at the ends.
Which brush should I use for hair extensions?
Use a soft detangler and hold the hair near the bonds while brushing. Always check your extension provider's care advice as well.
What brush is best for children?
A kids' mini detangler, such as the Wet Brush Kids Mini Detangler, is small enough for little hands and gentle on tender scalps.
What is a men's military brush?
A military brush has no handle and is held in the palm, usually in pairs or singly, for grooming short hair. The Kent MG3 is a classic example.
Can I use a hair brush on my beard?
A dedicated beard brush is better, as it has firmer, shorter bristles. Bossman and Proraso make boar and nylon beard brushes for detangling and shaping.
What is a scalp brush?
A scalp brush has soft silicone or rubber bristles for massaging the scalp, often in the shower with shampoo. It helps lift build-up and makes washing feel more thorough.
What is a treatment brush?
A treatment brush spreads masks, leave-ins and colour-care products evenly through the hair. The Wet Brush Pro Treatment Brush is designed for this.
Do you sell barber brushes?
Yes. We stock neck brushes, fade brushes and barber brushes from BaByliss Pro and Gamma+, including tubs of 12 and 18 for salons.
What is the HH Simonsen Wonder Brush?
It is a detangling brush from Danish brand HH Simonsen, available in Original and Midi sizes and many colours and finishes.
How do I clean my hair brush?
Remove hair after each use and wash the head every week or two in warm water with a little shampoo. Let it dry bristles-down so water does not sit in the cushion.
How should I clean a boar bristle brush?
Remove the hair, then wash gently in lukewarm water with a mild shampoo, avoid soaking a wooden handle, and let it dry bristles-down.
How often should I replace my brush?
Replace it when bristles are bent, missing or melted, or when the cushion splits. A well-cared-for brush can last years.
How do I brush hair without breaking it?
Start at the ends and work up in small sections, hold the hair above the knot, and use a detangler with conditioner or detangling spray on very knotty hair.
How do I get a smooth blow-dry with a round brush?
Rough-dry to about 80 percent first, then work in small sections, keeping the dryer nozzle pointed down the hair shaft and holding tension on the brush.
Should I use a heat protectant with a hot brush?
Yes. Apply a heat protectant to dry hair before using any hot brush or heated styling tool.
How many brushes do I need?
Most people manage well with two: a detangler for everyday use and a styling brush suited to their hair, such as a paddle or a round brush.
Can I use a paddle brush to blow-dry?
Yes, it is good for straight, smooth blow-dries and rough-drying. For volume or bend at the ends, finish with a round brush.
Is a round brush or a hot brush better?
A round brush with a dryer gives more control and works on wet hair. A hot brush is quicker for smoothing or refreshing hair that is already dry.
Which brush is best for frizzy hair?
A boar bristle or boar and nylon brush smooths the cuticle and reduces static. Pair it with a smoothing product before blow-drying.
Are there brush gift sets?
Yes. Round brush trios and quad sets and paddle and detangler duos are available, and patterned Wet Brush styles make easy gifts.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these brush brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in our brush collection, including Wet Brush, Kent, Brushworx, Cricket and ghd.
Are your hair brushes genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a brush I have used?
No. For hygiene reasons, used brushes cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unused brushes?
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my brush arrives damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos, and we will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Can I track my order?
Yes. Once your order is dispatched you will receive an email with a tracking link.
Do you stock brushes in different colours?
Yes. Wet Brush and HH Simonsen in particular come in many colours, prints and limited designs, so you can choose the look you like.
Are there cheap hair brushes that still work well?
Yes. The Wet Brush Original Classic Detangler and Kent's scalp massage brush are both under $20 and are among our best sellers.
Which brush brands suit professional stylists?
Stylists often choose Kent, Mira, Glide, Brushworx and Cricket round and cushion brushes, along with BaByliss Pro barber brushes.
Who can I ask for brush advice?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type, length and how you style it, and our team will recommend a brush.
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