Greedy vs Wet Brush: which detangling brush should you buy?
The short answer: Wet Brush is an inexpensive detangling brush (about $11) with flexible nylon bristles, sold almost everywhere. Greedy is a $37 detangling brush with stainless steel bristles on a cushioned pad, designed by a working hairstylist. Choose Wet Brush for a soft, low-cost spare. Choose Greedy for thick, long, curly or extension hair, a firm scalp-massage feel, and a brush you keep for years.
We make Greedy, so weigh this accordingly. Wet Brush details are from its own product listings. Updated October 2026.
Greedy vs Wet Brush at a glance
The Greedy Detangling Brush against the Wet Brush Original Detangler.
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WHAT SWITCHERS SAY
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I have long, color-treated blonde hair and had tried everything—detanglers, creams, and every “wet brush” out there—yet still dealt with painful tangles and breakage that kept my hair from growing longer. This brush truly works. It gently detangles without pulling or breaking my hair.
reviews mention how it feels on the scalp
I have LONG, THICK hair and this brushes through like butter!!! Other brushes pull and break my hair as it detangles. This doesn’t!!!
As a hairstylist who goes through brushes way too often I am so incredibly happy with these.
From verified Loox reviews of the Detangling Brush family, September 2026. Quoted word for word. Individual results vary.
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Greedy vs Wet Brush: your questions
Reviews quoted above are verified Loox reviews of the original Glow Beauty Detangling Brush, quoted word for word.
Is Greedy better than Wet Brush?
It depends what you need. Wet Brush is a good, inexpensive detangler with soft, flexible nylon bristles, and you can buy one almost anywhere. Greedy costs more and is built differently: stainless steel bristles on a cushioned pad, firm enough to reach the scalp through thick hair and to feel like a massage. If you want a cheap spare for the gym bag, buy a Wet Brush. If you want one brush for thick, long, curly or extension hair that you keep for years, that is what Greedy is for.
What is the difference between the bristles?
Wet Brush uses flexible nylon bristles (it calls them IntelliFlex) with a small epoxy dot on each tip. Greedy uses stainless steel bristles with nothing on the tips, set in a cushioned pad that flexes around a knot instead of tearing through it.
Which is better for thick, long or curly hair?
Greedy. Its longer steel bristles hold their shape and get through to the scalp instead of bending at the surface, so you detangle all of your hair, not just the top layer. Start at the ends and work up in short passes.
Which is better for extensions?
Greedy is extension-safe and its bristles get between the wefts. With either brush, hold the hair near the attachment points and don't brush directly over bonds, tape-ins or wefts.
Which is gentler on a sensitive scalp?
Honestly, Wet Brush feels softer: nylon flexes more than steel. Greedy is firmer on purpose, and most people describe it as a scalp massage once they use light pressure. If your scalp is very sensitive, start with the Greedy Mini, which has a smaller head.
Can I use both in the shower?
Yes, both work on wet or dry hair, and both let water out: Wet Brush has vents in the back, Greedy has a drainage hole in the cushion. Dry Greedy bristles-down and don't store it wet.
Why does Greedy cost more?
Stainless steel bristles, a cushioned pad with a drainage hole and a high-gloss finish, designed by hairstylist Marissa Larson and tested behind the chair. It is meant to be the one brush you keep, not one you replace. Unused brushes can be returned within 14 days of delivery.
Is Greedy the same as the Glow Beauty brush?
It's the next generation of it. Glow Beauty Hair is now Greedy: same founder, same drainage hole and wet-or-dry use, now with longer stainless steel bristles and a high-gloss finish. Read about the change.