Pro Hairstylists Share Their Favorite Hairbrushes Under $50

When I got my Mason Pearson brush, it felt like an accomplishment—something I had dreamed about (and saved for), as if owning the legendary brush was some sort of beauty right of passage. And maybe it was, but in all honesty, it’s not my favorite brush. My favorite brush isn’t one I had to save up for. And as it turns out, the pros agree: Good hairbrushes don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. I asked a handful of the industry’s best to name their favorite hairbrush for under $50, and the responses flowed like Blake Lively’s cascading waves. A clear winner rose to the top, securing half of all the round brush recommendations, and the rest of the list is pretty impressive, too.

Scroll through for the best hairbrushes under $50!

Ibiza Hair Extended Cork Round Brush (Large)

Ibiza Hair Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) $50.00

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The Pick: Ibiza Hair Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) ($50)

The Stylist: Castillo, celebrity hairstylist

Why It’s a Favorite: My favorite brand of hairbrushes and combs is typically YS Park. Unfortunately, they can be a bit pricey, running from $100-$200, easily. My alternative favorite hairbrushes are definitely the Ibiza Collection extended cork round brushes. These amazing brushes cost between $48-$50 and come in many options for different types and sizes. My favorite part about these brushes is the gentle yet very effective bristles. And the amount of volume I can get out of these round brushes is phenomenal, not to mention the extended cork handle. The extended cork handle is perfect for my size hands, and it gives me a great grip for the perfect amount of tension needed to get that perfect blowout. My favorite is the Ibiza Collection Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) ($50).

Ergo Professional Round Ionic Ceramic Brush

Ergo Professional Round Ionic Ceramic Brush $44.00

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The Pick: Ergo Professional Round Ionic Ceramic Brush ($44)

The Stylist: Dustin Goodsell, stylist at Brighton Salon

Why It’s a Favorite: My favorite brush is the Ergo Styling Round Brush because it doesn't snag, pull, or break the hair. It’s a ceramic ionic [brush] that heats up relatively fast, while the carbon bristles, infused with tourmaline, give the hair great shine! This brush is best for soft waves and blowouts.

Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion XL Pro Vent Paddle Brush

Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion XL Pro Vent Paddle Brush $20.00

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The Pick: Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion XL Pro Vent Paddle Brush ($20)

The Stylist: Sofia Smith, stylist at Salon Thalia

Why It’s a Favorite: Olivia Garden Ceramic Vent Brush is a great vegan option. It’s lightweight for easy self-blow-drying, and it also massages the scalp. It incorporates ion technology to restore hair's balance, add luster and shine, and smooth hair. It also maximizes heat distribution for faster styling, which we always need. There is also a great retractable pick on the end that can be taken out and used to separate hair!

Ibiza Hair Oval Cork Brush (OC7)

Ibiza Hair Oval Cork Brush (OC7) $51.00

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The Pick: Ibiza Hair Oval Cork Brush (OC7) ($51)

The Stylist: Misty Darwin, stylist at Brighton Salon

Why It’s a Favorite: My favorite brush is the Ibiza Flat Brush, because the unique boar bristles keep the hair smooth and healthy, and they add a great shine. This brush is best for a straight blow-dry and dry brushing. 

Harry Josh Pro Tools Wooden Paddle Brush

Harry Josh Pro Tools Wooden Paddle Brush $40.00

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The Pick: Harry Josh Pro Tools Wooden Paddle Brush ($40)

The Stylist: Glenn Nutley, celebrity hairstylist

Why It’s a Favorite: So many options for my favorites, but this is one of my newer favorites: Harry Josh Pro Tools Wooden Paddle Brush. It’s only about $40, and it is really amazing. It's great on wet hair to comb out knots or work through products before styling! Also, I’m a sucker for the color!

Ibiza Hair B4 Blonde Extended Cork Round Brush (Large)

Ibiza Hair B4 Blonde Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) $49.00

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The Pick: Ibiza Hair B4 Blonde Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) ($49)

The Stylist: Cynthia Alvarez, celebrity hairstylist

Why It’s a Favorite: Ibiza’s B4 brush’s soft boar and nylon bristles help create lots of volume without any damage to fragile strands.

Marilyn Double S Pro Round Brush

Marilyn Double S Pro Round Brush $14.00

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The Pick: Marilyn Double S Pro Round Brush ($14)

The Stylist: Bryona Smith, stylist at Salon Thalia

Why It’s a Favorite: Marilyn Round Brush is a 100% natural boar bristle brush, which is great for creating beautiful, sexy volume and body. The boar bristles also help to shine and smooth hair, which is great for people with thick and coarse hair.

iTech Magnetic Boar & Nylon Hairbrush

iTech Magnetic Boar & Nylon Hairbrush $20.00

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The Pick: iTech Magnetic Boar & Nylon Hairbrush ($20)

The Stylist: Kendra Richards, celebrity hairstylist

Why It’s a Favorite: An under-$50 brush that I use regularly is a 3 1/4-inch round brush by iTech. This size is great for volume because it lifts without adding curl. I also use it for straightening longer hair. Again, the larger-size barrel keeps the hair from curling, but you can pull tight enough to straighten the hair. It's got a ceramic barrel that maintains and distributes heat to speed up drying time. Their smaller barrel brushes are good for drying and adding curl to the hair. They’re generally under $20 also. 

Ibiza Hair Extended Cork Round Brush (Large)

Ibiza Hair Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) $50.00

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The Pick: Ibiza Hair Extended Cork Round Brush (Large) ($50)

The Stylist: Dani Faraji, director of Brighton Salon

Why It’s a Favorite: My favorite brush is the Ibiza Round Brush because it’s very gentle on the hair. The natural boar bristles prevent snagging and breaking and bring shine to the hair. This brush is best for creating soft waves and blowouts. 

How much do you typically spend on hairbrushes? Will you be trying any of these? Tell us below!