Professional hair care

Paddle Brushes

The paddle brush is genuinely one of the most useful tools in any haircare kit. The wide flat shape glides through long hair, smooths the cuticle as you brush, distributes natural oils properly down the lengths, and detangles knots without the breakage you get from cheaper brushes. Whether you've got long thick hair that needs taming, fine hair prone to tangling, curly hair needing gentle detangling, or any in-between texture, the right paddle brush makes daily haircare quicker, smoother and kinder to your hair. Our paddle brushes collection brings together the genuinely trusted professional brands: Denman, Wet Brush, Olivia Garden, S-PRO and Barnum. Whether you need a workhorse everyday brush, a wet hair detangler, or a styling-grade tool for blowouts, you'll find the right pick here.

What is a paddle brush?

A paddle brush is a large, flat brush — usually rectangular, sometimes oval or square — designed to smooth, detangle and style hair across wide sections at once. The flat shape covers more hair per stroke than a round brush, which makes it significantly faster for everyday brushing, and the broad cushioned base distributes pressure evenly so you're not pulling at individual hairs. The bristles can be plastic, nylon, boar bristle, or a mix, with each material suiting different hair types and uses.

Paddle brushes are the go-to choice for everyday detangling, post-shower hair management, blow-drying long hair, and creating that smooth glossy finish on straight or wavy styles. They're not the right tool for tight curls (where a wide-tooth comb or specialist curl brush works better) or for adding volume and shape (where a round brush is the better pick), but for the daily reality of getting through your hair quickly and properly, a quality paddle brush is genuinely hard to beat.

Choosing the right paddle brush

By bristle type

  • Plastic or nylon bristles — the everyday workhorse. Glide through wet or dry hair, suitable for all hair types, easy to clean, and properly affordable. Most paddle brushes sit in this category.
  • Boar bristle (or mixed boar/synthetic) — natural bristles that distribute scalp oils down the hair shaft for genuine added shine. Particularly brilliant for fine hair and for anyone wanting to refresh hair between washes. Premium feel and finish.
  • Detangling bristles (flexible/IntelliFlex) — the Wet Brush signature, with ultra-flexible bristles designed to glide through wet hair without snagging or pulling. The right choice for fragile, wet, or extension-friendly use.
  • Cushioned air-pin bristles — bristles set into a flexible air-cushion base that gently massages the scalp during brushing. Comfortable for daily use and properly gentle on the scalp.
  • Mixed bristle — combines stiffer plastic bristles for detangling with softer natural fibres for shine. Versatile all-rounder.

By hair type and length

  • Long thick hair — large paddle brushes (rectangular, generously sized) with sturdy bristles. The Denman D83 and Olivia Garden Blowout Rectangular are properly suited. Smaller brushes get overwhelmed by thick hair and waste your time.
  • Long fine or fragile hair — flexible-bristle detanglers (Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler, Tangle Tamer Ultra) are ideal because they glide through tangles without breakage. Boar bristle paddle brushes also work brilliantly for distributing natural oils down fine lengths for shine.
  • Medium length hair — most paddle brushes work well across this range. Choose by use case (wet vs dry, everyday vs styling) rather than size.
  • Wavy and loose curly hair — flexible-bristle brushes for gentle detangling without disrupting the curl pattern. Avoid stiff dense bristles that pull waves into clumps.
  • Tight curly or coily hair — paddle brushes generally aren't the right tool for tight curls. A wide-tooth comb or specialist curl brush is the better choice.
  • Hair extensions — flexible-bristle detangling brushes (especially Wet Brush) are extension-friendly and won't pull at wefts or bonds.
  • Children's hair — gentle-bristle detanglers (Tangle Tamer Ultra is specifically designed for this) make brushing painless for sensitive little scalps.

By use case

  • Wet hair detangling — Wet Brush range, designed specifically for soaking-wet to damp hair without breakage
  • Dry hair smoothing — most paddle brushes work; Denman and Olivia Garden are properly reliable
  • Blow-drying long hair — heat-resistant paddle brushes (Olivia Garden Blowout Rectangular) designed for use with hairdryers
  • Daily everyday brushing — Denman D83, S-PRO Paddle Brush, Barnum — all reliable workhorses
  • Adding shine between washes — Wet Brush Pro Epic Deluxe Shine and boar bristle variants distribute oils for natural shine
  • Travel — smaller paddle brushes or compact detanglers fit easily into wash bags

Featured paddle brush brands

Denman

The legendary British hair brush brand, founded in 1938 in Belfast and properly synonymous with professional hair brushes worldwide. Denman paddle brushes are built like tanks — proper engineering, anti-static cushioned bases, and bristle alignment that genuinely lasts decades. Our stocked Denman range includes:

  • Denman D83 Paddle Brush (in Black and Russian Grey) — the iconic large rectangular paddle for long thick hair. Generous size, smooth nylon bristles, properly hard-wearing.
  • Denman D38 Power Paddle Brush — a powerful paddle designed for thick or unruly hair, with sturdy bristles that get through dense hair efficiently.
  • Denman Tangle Tamer Ultra (in Pink and Violet) — gentle flexible-bristle detangler for sensitive scalps, fine hair, kids' hair, and pain-free everyday use. One of the most-loved detangling brushes on the market.

If you want a paddle brush that you can buy once and have for genuinely 10+ years, Denman is the brand.

Wet Brush

The American specialist that revolutionised wet-hair detangling with their patented IntelliFlex bristle technology. Where regular brushes pull and snap fragile wet hair, Wet Brush bristles flex around tangles and glide through smoothly. Our stocked range includes:

  • Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler (in Purple and Pink) — the iconic flagship wet detangling paddle. Brilliant for wet hair, extensions, kids' hair, and anyone with fragile or breakage-prone hair.
  • Wet Brush Pro Epic Deluxe Shine — a premium paddle designed to add shine while detangling, working for both wet and dry hair.

If wet hair detangling is your main need, Wet Brush is genuinely the gold standard.

Olivia Garden

European professional brand known for properly considered hair tool design and engineering. Olivia Garden paddle brushes are particularly strong for blow-dry styling and shine work:

  • Olivia Garden Blowout Rectangular Paddle Brush (Gold & Brown) — heat-resistant blowout-friendly paddle ideal for use with hairdryers for smooth, sleek finishes.
  • Olivia Garden Expert Rectangular Paddle Brush (White & Grey) — premium professional everyday paddle with excellent bristle quality and balanced design.

The right pick if blow-drying long hair smoothly is part of your routine.

S-PRO

The accessible professional paddle brush option, offering proper salon-grade quality at properly competitive prices. The S-PRO Paddle Brush (in Pink and Black) is a workhorse everyday paddle suited to apprentices, college students, and anyone wanting solid professional performance without premium pricing. Brilliant value for money.

Barnum

British professional styling tool brand. The Barnum Paddle Brush Ysocel Large is a generously sized paddle suited to long thick hair, properly built for daily salon use. A reliable mid-tier option that bridges the gap between value and premium options.

Why a quality paddle brush genuinely matters

The brush is what you use most often in your daily haircare routine — far more than scissors, far more than tools, and probably more than products. A cheap brush with poor bristle alignment, a flimsy base, or worn-out cushion will translate every imperfection straight into your hair: split ends from snagging bristles, breakage from inflexible bristles pulling at tangles, irritated scalp from a hard, unyielding base, and dull hair from cuticle damage during brushing. Cheap brushes feel okay for the first month and then quietly cause problems for a year before you notice.

A properly made paddle brush from a brand like Denman or Wet Brush is engineered with the cushion, bristle quality, and durability to last 5-10+ years of daily use without compromising performance. The price difference between a £3 supermarket brush and a £12-25 professional one is genuinely small over the lifetime of the product, and the daily impact on your hair condition is significant.

How to use a paddle brush properly

  1. Always start at the ends. Brushing from the roots straight down through tangles is the single most common cause of brush-related breakage. Start at the very ends, work out the tangles in the bottom 2-3 inches, then move up section by section.
  2. Brush wet hair only with a wet-friendly brush. Wet hair is at its most fragile — the cuticle is lifted and the internal bonds are temporarily weakened. Use a Wet Brush or flexible-bristle detangler if you brush wet hair regularly.
  3. Don't brush soaking wet hair aggressively. Squeeze excess water out with a microfibre towel first, apply a leave-in conditioner if needed, then brush from the ends up.
  4. Use a heat-resistant paddle for blow-drying. Olivia Garden Blowout brushes are designed for this; standard paddles can warp under direct hairdryer heat.
  5. Brush daily for shine. Brushing distributes the natural oils from your scalp down the hair shaft, which is what gives well-brushed hair its natural healthy gloss. 20-50 strokes a day is plenty.
  6. Clean your brush regularly. Remove hair build-up after every use, and wash the bristles in warm soapy water every couple of weeks. A clean brush genuinely improves brushing performance and hair condition.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a paddle brush and a regular brush?

A paddle brush has a wide, flat surface designed to cover large hair sections quickly, making it ideal for detangling and smoothing long hair. Regular hairbrushes (round brushes, vent brushes, classic dressing brushes) have different shapes designed for specific styling jobs — round brushes for blow-dry curl, vent brushes for fast drying, classic brushes for short hair. The paddle brush is the everyday workhorse for long hair specifically.

Can I use a paddle brush on wet hair?

Yes, but use the right paddle brush for the job. Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler and similar flexible-bristle wet brushes are specifically designed for wet hair — they flex around tangles instead of pulling. Stiffer paddle brushes (some Denman and Olivia Garden styles) are better suited to dry hair detangling. Always check your specific brush's intended use.

Is the Wet Brush actually better than a regular brush for wet hair?

Genuinely, yes. The IntelliFlex bristle technology in Wet Brush brushes flexes around knots rather than pulling through them, which means significantly less breakage on fragile wet hair. If your hair is fine, fragile, prone to tangling when wet, or you have hair extensions, a Wet Brush is a properly worthwhile upgrade from a standard paddle brush.

What's the best paddle brush for thick hair?

For thick hair, you want a large brush surface, sturdy bristles, and a robust frame that won't flex under the brushing force needed for thick hair. The Denman D83, Denman D38 Power Paddle, and Olivia Garden Expert Rectangular all handle thick hair brilliantly. Avoid small-format paddles or flexible-bristle detanglers for everyday thick hair — they get overwhelmed.

What's the best paddle brush for fine or fragile hair?

Flexible-bristle detangling brushes are the right choice for fine hair to minimise breakage. Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler, Denman Tangle Tamer Ultra, and similar gentle-bristle paddles work brilliantly. Boar bristle paddle brushes are also excellent for fine hair specifically because they distribute scalp oils for natural shine.

How often should I clean my paddle brush?

Remove loose hair from the bristles after every use (a fine-tooth comb run between the bristles works well). Wash the brush with warm soapy water every 2-4 weeks, depending on use. Soak gently for a few minutes, scrub between the bristles with an old toothbrush, rinse thoroughly, and dry bristle-side down on a towel. Avoid submerging wooden-handled brushes in water — clean those with a damp cloth only.

How long should a paddle brush last?

A quality paddle brush from Denman, Wet Brush, or Olivia Garden should last 5-10+ years with daily use. Cheap brushes typically need replacing within 12-18 months as bristles bend, the cushion degrades, or the frame loosens. Per year of use, a quality brush works out cheaper than the cheap alternative you replace repeatedly.

Are paddle brushes good for adding volume?

Not particularly — paddle brushes are designed for smoothing and detangling, which is the opposite of adding volume. For volume, look at round brushes for blow-drying, vent brushes for quick lift, or specialist volumising tools like the hot brushes and air stylers. A paddle brush is the wrong tool for big volumous styles.

Can paddle brushes be used on hair extensions?

Yes, but choose carefully. Flexible-bristle detangling paddles (Wet Brush range, Denman Tangle Tamer Ultra) are extension-friendly because they don't pull at wefts or bonds. Avoid stiffer-bristled brushes that can snag on extension attachment points. Always brush from the ends up and hold the extension at the root to prevent tugging.

What's the difference between Denman D83 and D38?

Both are Denman paddle brushes but built for slightly different jobs. The D83 is the classic large rectangular paddle — the all-rounder for everyday use on long thick hair. The D38 Power Paddle is engineered specifically for power detangling on thick or unruly hair, with sturdier bristles designed to get through dense hair efficiently. Both are properly excellent; choose based on whether you need everyday smoothness (D83) or stronger detangling power (D38).

Shop the paddle brushes collection

Browse the full range below across all stocked brands. For other brush types, see our wider hair brushes collection covering round brushes, vent brushes, detangling combs, styling brushes and more. For brush-and-blow-dry combinations, our hot brushes and air stylers collection covers heated paddle brushes and blow-dry tools. Free UK delivery on all orders.

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Paddle Brushes

The paddle brush is genuinely one of the most useful tools in any haircare kit. The wide flat shape glides through long hair, smooths the cuticle as you brush, distributes natural oils properly down the lengths, and detangles knots without the breakage you get from cheaper brushes. Whether you've got long thick hair that needs taming, fine hair prone to tangling, curly hair needing gentle detangling, or any in-between texture, the right paddle brush makes daily haircare quicker, smoother and kinder to your hair. Our paddle brushes collection brings together the genuinely trusted professional brands: Denman, Wet Brush, Olivia Garden, S-PRO and Barnum. Whether you need a workhorse everyday brush, a wet hair detangler, or a styling-grade tool for blowouts, you'll find the right pick here.

What is a paddle brush?

A paddle brush is a large, flat brush — usually rectangular, sometimes oval or square — designed to smooth, detangle and style hair across wide sections at once. The flat shape covers more hair per stroke than a round brush, which makes it significantly faster for everyday brushing, and the broad cushioned base distributes pressure evenly so you're not pulling at individual hairs. The bristles can be plastic, nylon, boar bristle, or a mix, with each material suiting different hair types and uses.

Paddle brushes are the go-to choice for everyday detangling, post-shower hair management, blow-drying long hair, and creating that smooth glossy finish on straight or wavy styles. They're not the right tool for tight curls (where a wide-tooth comb or specialist curl brush works better) or for adding volume and shape (where a round brush is the better pick), but for the daily reality of getting through your hair quickly and properly, a quality paddle brush is genuinely hard to beat.

Choosing the right paddle brush

By bristle type

  • Plastic or nylon bristles — the everyday workhorse. Glide through wet or dry hair, suitable for all hair types, easy to clean, and properly affordable. Most paddle brushes sit in this category.
  • Boar bristle (or mixed boar/synthetic) — natural bristles that distribute scalp oils down the hair shaft for genuine added shine. Particularly brilliant for fine hair and for anyone wanting to refresh hair between washes. Premium feel and finish.
  • Detangling bristles (flexible/IntelliFlex) — the Wet Brush signature, with ultra-flexible bristles designed to glide through wet hair without snagging or pulling. The right choice for fragile, wet, or extension-friendly use.
  • Cushioned air-pin bristles — bristles set into a flexible air-cushion base that gently massages the scalp during brushing. Comfortable for daily use and properly gentle on the scalp.
  • Mixed bristle — combines stiffer plastic bristles for detangling with softer natural fibres for shine. Versatile all-rounder.

By hair type and length

  • Long thick hair — large paddle brushes (rectangular, generously sized) with sturdy bristles. The Denman D83 and Olivia Garden Blowout Rectangular are properly suited. Smaller brushes get overwhelmed by thick hair and waste your time.
  • Long fine or fragile hair — flexible-bristle detanglers (Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler, Tangle Tamer Ultra) are ideal because they glide through tangles without breakage. Boar bristle paddle brushes also work brilliantly for distributing natural oils down fine lengths for shine.
  • Medium length hair — most paddle brushes work well across this range. Choose by use case (wet vs dry, everyday vs styling) rather than size.
  • Wavy and loose curly hair — flexible-bristle brushes for gentle detangling without disrupting the curl pattern. Avoid stiff dense bristles that pull waves into clumps.
  • Tight curly or coily hair — paddle brushes generally aren't the right tool for tight curls. A wide-tooth comb or specialist curl brush is the better choice.
  • Hair extensions — flexible-bristle detangling brushes (especially Wet Brush) are extension-friendly and won't pull at wefts or bonds.
  • Children's hair — gentle-bristle detanglers (Tangle Tamer Ultra is specifically designed for this) make brushing painless for sensitive little scalps.

By use case

  • Wet hair detangling — Wet Brush range, designed specifically for soaking-wet to damp hair without breakage
  • Dry hair smoothing — most paddle brushes work; Denman and Olivia Garden are properly reliable
  • Blow-drying long hair — heat-resistant paddle brushes (Olivia Garden Blowout Rectangular) designed for use with hairdryers
  • Daily everyday brushing — Denman D83, S-PRO Paddle Brush, Barnum — all reliable workhorses
  • Adding shine between washes — Wet Brush Pro Epic Deluxe Shine and boar bristle variants distribute oils for natural shine
  • Travel — smaller paddle brushes or compact detanglers fit easily into wash bags

Featured paddle brush brands

Denman

The legendary British hair brush brand, founded in 1938 in Belfast and properly synonymous with professional hair brushes worldwide. Denman paddle brushes are built like tanks — proper engineering, anti-static cushioned bases, and bristle alignment that genuinely lasts decades. Our stocked Denman range includes:

  • Denman D83 Paddle Brush (in Black and Russian Grey) — the iconic large rectangular paddle for long thick hair. Generous size, smooth nylon bristles, properly hard-wearing.
  • Denman D38 Power Paddle Brush — a powerful paddle designed for thick or unruly hair, with sturdy bristles that get through dense hair efficiently.
  • Denman Tangle Tamer Ultra (in Pink and Violet) — gentle flexible-bristle detangler for sensitive scalps, fine hair, kids' hair, and pain-free everyday use. One of the most-loved detangling brushes on the market.

If you want a paddle brush that you can buy once and have for genuinely 10+ years, Denman is the brand.

Wet Brush

The American specialist that revolutionised wet-hair detangling with their patented IntelliFlex bristle technology. Where regular brushes pull and snap fragile wet hair, Wet Brush bristles flex around tangles and glide through smoothly. Our stocked range includes:

  • Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler (in Purple and Pink) — the iconic flagship wet detangling paddle. Brilliant for wet hair, extensions, kids' hair, and anyone with fragile or breakage-prone hair.
  • Wet Brush Pro Epic Deluxe Shine — a premium paddle designed to add shine while detangling, working for both wet and dry hair.

If wet hair detangling is your main need, Wet Brush is genuinely the gold standard.

Olivia Garden

European professional brand known for properly considered hair tool design and engineering. Olivia Garden paddle brushes are particularly strong for blow-dry styling and shine work:

  • Olivia Garden Blowout Rectangular Paddle Brush (Gold & Brown) — heat-resistant blowout-friendly paddle ideal for use with hairdryers for smooth, sleek finishes.
  • Olivia Garden Expert Rectangular Paddle Brush (White & Grey) — premium professional everyday paddle with excellent bristle quality and balanced design.

The right pick if blow-drying long hair smoothly is part of your routine.

S-PRO

The accessible professional paddle brush option, offering proper salon-grade quality at properly competitive prices. The S-PRO Paddle Brush (in Pink and Black) is a workhorse everyday paddle suited to apprentices, college students, and anyone wanting solid professional performance without premium pricing. Brilliant value for money.

Barnum

British professional styling tool brand. The Barnum Paddle Brush Ysocel Large is a generously sized paddle suited to long thick hair, properly built for daily salon use. A reliable mid-tier option that bridges the gap between value and premium options.

Why a quality paddle brush genuinely matters

The brush is what you use most often in your daily haircare routine — far more than scissors, far more than tools, and probably more than products. A cheap brush with poor bristle alignment, a flimsy base, or worn-out cushion will translate every imperfection straight into your hair: split ends from snagging bristles, breakage from inflexible bristles pulling at tangles, irritated scalp from a hard, unyielding base, and dull hair from cuticle damage during brushing. Cheap brushes feel okay for the first month and then quietly cause problems for a year before you notice.

A properly made paddle brush from a brand like Denman or Wet Brush is engineered with the cushion, bristle quality, and durability to last 5-10+ years of daily use without compromising performance. The price difference between a £3 supermarket brush and a £12-25 professional one is genuinely small over the lifetime of the product, and the daily impact on your hair condition is significant.

How to use a paddle brush properly

  1. Always start at the ends. Brushing from the roots straight down through tangles is the single most common cause of brush-related breakage. Start at the very ends, work out the tangles in the bottom 2-3 inches, then move up section by section.
  2. Brush wet hair only with a wet-friendly brush. Wet hair is at its most fragile — the cuticle is lifted and the internal bonds are temporarily weakened. Use a Wet Brush or flexible-bristle detangler if you brush wet hair regularly.
  3. Don't brush soaking wet hair aggressively. Squeeze excess water out with a microfibre towel first, apply a leave-in conditioner if needed, then brush from the ends up.
  4. Use a heat-resistant paddle for blow-drying. Olivia Garden Blowout brushes are designed for this; standard paddles can warp under direct hairdryer heat.
  5. Brush daily for shine. Brushing distributes the natural oils from your scalp down the hair shaft, which is what gives well-brushed hair its natural healthy gloss. 20-50 strokes a day is plenty.
  6. Clean your brush regularly. Remove hair build-up after every use, and wash the bristles in warm soapy water every couple of weeks. A clean brush genuinely improves brushing performance and hair condition.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a paddle brush and a regular brush?

A paddle brush has a wide, flat surface designed to cover large hair sections quickly, making it ideal for detangling and smoothing long hair. Regular hairbrushes (round brushes, vent brushes, classic dressing brushes) have different shapes designed for specific styling jobs — round brushes for blow-dry curl, vent brushes for fast drying, classic brushes for short hair. The paddle brush is the everyday workhorse for long hair specifically.

Can I use a paddle brush on wet hair?

Yes, but use the right paddle brush for the job. Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler and similar flexible-bristle wet brushes are specifically designed for wet hair — they flex around tangles instead of pulling. Stiffer paddle brushes (some Denman and Olivia Garden styles) are better suited to dry hair detangling. Always check your specific brush's intended use.

Is the Wet Brush actually better than a regular brush for wet hair?

Genuinely, yes. The IntelliFlex bristle technology in Wet Brush brushes flexes around knots rather than pulling through them, which means significantly less breakage on fragile wet hair. If your hair is fine, fragile, prone to tangling when wet, or you have hair extensions, a Wet Brush is a properly worthwhile upgrade from a standard paddle brush.

What's the best paddle brush for thick hair?

For thick hair, you want a large brush surface, sturdy bristles, and a robust frame that won't flex under the brushing force needed for thick hair. The Denman D83, Denman D38 Power Paddle, and Olivia Garden Expert Rectangular all handle thick hair brilliantly. Avoid small-format paddles or flexible-bristle detanglers for everyday thick hair — they get overwhelmed.

What's the best paddle brush for fine or fragile hair?

Flexible-bristle detangling brushes are the right choice for fine hair to minimise breakage. Wet Brush Pro Paddle Detangler, Denman Tangle Tamer Ultra, and similar gentle-bristle paddles work brilliantly. Boar bristle paddle brushes are also excellent for fine hair specifically because they distribute scalp oils for natural shine.

How often should I clean my paddle brush?

Remove loose hair from the bristles after every use (a fine-tooth comb run between the bristles works well). Wash the brush with warm soapy water every 2-4 weeks, depending on use. Soak gently for a few minutes, scrub between the bristles with an old toothbrush, rinse thoroughly, and dry bristle-side down on a towel. Avoid submerging wooden-handled brushes in water — clean those with a damp cloth only.

How long should a paddle brush last?

A quality paddle brush from Denman, Wet Brush, or Olivia Garden should last 5-10+ years with daily use. Cheap brushes typically need replacing within 12-18 months as bristles bend, the cushion degrades, or the frame loosens. Per year of use, a quality brush works out cheaper than the cheap alternative you replace repeatedly.

Are paddle brushes good for adding volume?

Not particularly — paddle brushes are designed for smoothing and detangling, which is the opposite of adding volume. For volume, look at round brushes for blow-drying, vent brushes for quick lift, or specialist volumising tools like the hot brushes and air stylers. A paddle brush is the wrong tool for big volumous styles.

Can paddle brushes be used on hair extensions?

Yes, but choose carefully. Flexible-bristle detangling paddles (Wet Brush range, Denman Tangle Tamer Ultra) are extension-friendly because they don't pull at wefts or bonds. Avoid stiffer-bristled brushes that can snag on extension attachment points. Always brush from the ends up and hold the extension at the root to prevent tugging.

What's the difference between Denman D83 and D38?

Both are Denman paddle brushes but built for slightly different jobs. The D83 is the classic large rectangular paddle — the all-rounder for everyday use on long thick hair. The D38 Power Paddle is engineered specifically for power detangling on thick or unruly hair, with sturdier bristles designed to get through dense hair efficiently. Both are properly excellent; choose based on whether you need everyday smoothness (D83) or stronger detangling power (D38).

Shop the paddle brushes collection

Browse the full range below across all stocked brands. For other brush types, see our wider hair brushes collection covering round brushes, vent brushes, detangling combs, styling brushes and more. For brush-and-blow-dry combinations, our hot brushes and air stylers collection covers heated paddle brushes and blow-dry tools. Free UK delivery on all orders.