“While the straightening brush is meant to create less damage to your hair than a flat iron, protection from all heat is still necessary,” she adds. Ahead, see the best hair stylist-approved ...

1. Paddle. What it's best for: Odds are you may already have a paddle brush at home, as it's one of the more popular types out there. In short, this large, flat brush is typically best for ...

Starting with the basics, the foundation brush takes the lead. Available as flat, buffing and stippling brushes, each type creates a smooth base.

Flat Brushes: A flat brush is typically used for packing color onto the eyelid or applying liquid products like foundation or concealer. Its flat surface ensures an even, full-coverage application.

Best Flat Brush. Oribe Flat Brush. $100 at Sephora. $100 at Oribe $100 at Nordstrom. Credit: Sephora. Pros. Features a blend of bristle types; Helps increase shine; Cons.

Flat irons, brushes, and more: Consumer Reports reviews safer hair tools Safer alternatives to chemical relaxers for healthy hair. Rhonda Walker, Anchor/Reporter.